Sarawak firm David Allan Sagah & Teng Advocates is collectively led by real estate expert David Toh, and corporate litigation specialists Allan Lao and Charles Wong, all of whom are praised for being 'highly effective and competent'. The team boasts a strong banking specialism, with experience in advising foreign and local financial institutions on debt recovery actions, corporate loans, and financing facilities. Elsewhere, the firm has demonstrable expertise in the commercial real estate sector, with a particular focus on multi-property acquisitions and disposals and real estate funding. The group is also recognised for its capabilities in both the insurance and civil litigation fields, and regularly covers finance, commercial, IP, pharmaceutical, and employment disputes. Lidwina Kiew is another key contact in the team and primarily handles contentious litigation cases.
Law firms in Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia
David Allan Sagah & Teng Advocates
Responsables de la pratique:
David Toh; Allan Lao; Charles Wong
Autres avocats clés:
Lidwina Kiew
Les références
‘The advocates are highly respected and regarded due to their outstanding work as legal advisers, in both litigation and conveyancing. They are supported by a highly effective and competent team of lawyers, and highly efficient support services.’
‘The disputes team, led by Allan Lao, are highly competent and respond to queries promptly. They are often available for a quick and swift discussion of matters which contributes to the efficient conduct of matters.’
‘David Toh is keen and very much in touch with the real estate trends and the legal framework of the property industry.’
Principaux clients
Naim group of companies (Naim Land / Peranan Makmur / Desa Ilmu)
Berlian Stabil Sdn Bhd / Sumbangan Aneka / Yun Sen group of companies
Saradise Sdn Bhd
Elica Sdn Bhd
Standard Parade Sdn Bhd
Timberland Properties Sdn Bhd
RB Development (part of IJM group of companies)
MJC City Development Sdn Bhd
Lafrowda Development Sdn Bhd
I Properties JTL Sdn Bhd
Sinar Mekar Properties Sdn Bhd
Blessed Builders Sdn Bhd
SPC Land Sdn Bhd
Kenbest Sdn Bhd
Project Bandar Samariang Sdn Bhd
Samalaju Properties Sdn Bhd
GSD Southland Sdn Bhd
Yeshome Development (Kuching) Sdn Bhd
Tecktonic & Sons Holdings
Samalaju Properties Sdn Bhd
GSD Southland Sdn Bhd
Blessed Builders Sdn Bhd
SPC Land Sdn Bhd
Sinar Mekar Properties Sdn Bhd
Lee Onn Construction
Kumpulan Parabena Sdn Bhd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised United Overseas Bank (UOB) and handled loan facilities amounting to RM 129m, 35m, and 30m, respectively.
- Advised Maybank Islamic Bank and handled loan facilities amounting to RM88m and RM10m respectively.
- Advised Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank and handled loan facilities amounting to RM70m, RM45m, and RM17m respectively.
Reddi & Co Advocates
Sarawak-based Reddi & Co Advocates is praised for its ‘sound and pragmatic legal advice’ and is co-led by Hui Chuang Sim and ‘highly responsive, competent, and efficient’ Perpetua Phang. The firm’s operations span a range of practice areas including corporate, with a strong focus on capital markets and corporate restructuring, banking and finance, which includes Islamic financing matters, real estate, and civil litigation. Jane, Tze Chee Sim is a key member of the team and is noted for being ‘professional, knowledgeable, communicative, and detail-oriented’.
Les références
‘Strong reputable firm and highly regarded in Sarawak. They provide sound and pragmatic legal advice. They also understand the needs and wants of our company, as well as the standards required from them.’
‘We have worked with Sandy Tang on various commercial contracts and agreements. She has a good knowledge of the law with vast experience. She has been very responsive to our needs and always been a pleasure to work with.’
‘Most obviously is their high level of professionalism and core team of competent/experienced subject matter experts. They are very responsive, reliable, objective and fast in providing their advisory services through my many many years of dealing with them.’
Chin Lau Wong & Foo
Based in Kota Kinabalu, Chin Lau Wong & Foo is led by Roger Chin, president of the Sabah bar. The firm’s scope of work is broad ranging and includes property law transactions, such as handling conveyancing and property portfolio regularisations, corporate advisory work with a focus on IPO exercises, and advising on professional indemnity insurance. Elsewhere, the team covers employment and industrial relations cases in addition to intellectual property work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Roger Chin
Autres avocats clés:
Lim Eong Puay; Chan Sze Wei; Chen Ket Chuin
Loke, King, Goh & Partners Advocates
Ong Ai-Lyn heads the conveyancing and corporate branch at Loke, King, Goh & Partners Advocates, and is praised for her 'expertise on a wide range of issues', while Yong Sie Mee, who is described as a 'valuable and reliable lawyer', leads the litigation team. The Sarawak-based practice covers a wide range of matters including corporate litigation, probate and the administration of estates, and conveyancing issues. Recently, the group has had demonstrable experience in handling Sarawak-specific immigration and land cases, principally relating to applications for the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home Program. Elsewhere, the firm has advised on high-value technology contracts involving cloud solutions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ong Ai-Lyn; Yong Sie Mee
Autres avocats clés:
Stella Maria Chin Phui Lian; Lim Swee Ling
Les références
‘Their professional advice lets us understand our situation and keeps us calm.’
‘They are helpful, caring, and attentive to our problems.’
‘Provide good client services and prompt to reply to enquiries. They are a recognised and successful firm in Malaysia, we are very happy with their services.’