The real estate practice at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill handles property transactions and real estate disputes. Acting on the transactional side, the team advises lenders, borrowers, and investors across acquisitions and disposals of various property interests. Tay Weng Hwee leads the real estate team and acts for domestic and foreign nationals on real estate transactions involving joint ventures and development mandates, while Bella Chu Chai Yee advises on the acquisition and disposal of property. The construction team, led by ‘exceptionally brilliant’ Nitin Nadkarni, handles complex construction, engineering, and infrastructure disputes across a varied range of sectors. Darshendev Singh is singled out for his adeptness at litigating cross-border construction matters.

Praised for its ‘responsiveness and technical expertise’, Rahmat Lim & Partners is well versed in the intricacies of corporate real estate, advising clients across the full range of real estate matters including property developments and joint ventures, and listings of real estate investment trusts. Lee Yee Ling leads the department, with capabilities spanning a broad range of commercial property transactions, while Chen Lee Won covers various corporate-related matters. The construction team regularly advises across a spectrum of construction and engineering issues, including the structuring of projects, contract and project documentation, with Dzuhairi bin Jaafar Thani noted for handling construction contracts. Members of the team also appear as counsel in domestic and international arbitration and lead mediation proceedings, with Chong Yee Leong being recognised as a proficient dispute resolution practitioner alongside Kamilah Kasim, who is involved in complex engineering disputes. All named individuals collectively lead the department.

The practice at Shearn Delamore & Co is led by Grace Yeoh, who has significant experience across corporate real estate transactions, and Rodney Gomez, who specialises in handling construction disputes. Advising on property acquisitions and divestments, sales, and leasebacks, the real estate team is regularly instructed by real estate investors, financial institutions, and multinational corporations. Anita Balakrishnan continues to assist the department, and is particularly noted for her handling of acquisitions and disposals of real property. On the construction side, the team handles contentious and non-contentious matters relating to development projects, advising local and international contractors and government-linked companies. Alexius Lee supports the team, displaying expertise in handling construction litigation and adjudication.

‘Industry knowledge and a commercial outlook’ are the cornerstones of the real estate and construction practice at Wong & Partners, with the team being a port of call for both local and multinational clients seeking advice on real estate M&A and investments as well as construction contracts, particularly surrounding ESG. Leading the real estate department, Ai Leen Tang displays her legal acumen through considerable experience across the sales and purchases of various property classes, while Janice Tay, head of the construction department, displays an enviable aptitude in handling domestic and international arbitration, particularly regarding energy projects. May Chua is a first-choice expert for matters surrounding real property acquisitions and property development. Chih-wen Ooi is also a key contact.

Capable of handling property transactions through all the necessary stages, the team at Christopher & Lee Ong is known for its work across all aspects of real estate transactions. Frequently instructed by property developers, local and international investors, and government-linked corporations, the practice’s capabilities span acquisitions and disposals, financing and development, and leasing as well as conducting due diligence through its advisory service. Jointly leading the practice, Lim Hui Ming is the go-to expert on complex cross-border financing issues, while Kelvin Kho is known to regularly act for property developers on matters involving acquisitions and leases.

Representing construction companies, property developers, and investment trusts, the real estate and construction team at Raja, Darryl & Loh is noted for its expertise in construction disputes, with additional experience in sales and purchases, leases, and M&A, as well as construction projects concerning various types of infrastructure. Jointly leading the practices, Huey Miin Ooi is skilled in handling disputes, notably covering supply projects and joint ventures, while Mei Mei Chong acts for large multinationals in land acquisitions and boasts a comprehensive advisory service. Shirley Hor regularly appears before tribunals in contentious construction cases.

Skrine’s real estate and construction practices benefit from close integration and leadership from Ivan Loo and Ashok Kumar Mahadev Ranai, who co-head the construction department with particular experience in handling arbitration, disputes and providing advice to a diverse range of clients on matters concerning civil building construction, energy, and telecommunication industries. Also spearheading the department is Richard Khoo, leading a specialised team on non-contentious engineering projects, while Subramaniam Tatvaruban is well versed in dispute resolution in this practice area. On the real estate side, Jesy Ooi is the first port of call on various property matters ranging from acquisitions and disposals to commercial and industrial leasing.

Zain & Co prides itself on its high-profile client roster, ranging from government bodies to conglomerates. Recognised for a ‘breadth of services’, the team is regularly sought after on a variety of complex property transactions including acquisitions and disposals, leases, and property development. Its expertise also shows through the team's extensive legal due diligence on target property and their advisory service that extends to property considerations for several industries such as retail, energy, and telecommunications. Mariza Azen Mat Rasip leads the practice with considerable experience across all of the team’s capabilities.

The construction team at Gan Partnership is instructed by government agencies, foreign companies, and developers. Adjudication, litigation, and advisory work are the mainstays of the practice. The ‘extremely articulate’ Foo Joon Liang leads the team with an active dispute resolution portfolio spanning work across engineering, power, and construction industries. Another key player is Min Lee Tan , who is regularly tasked with dispute resolution and is adept at employing mitigation measures.

Displaying ‘meticulous attention to detail’, the real estate and construction teams at Halim Hong & Quek are jointly led by Lim Jus Tine, who advises clients across a full range of property matters, and Ankit R. Sanghvi, who is capable of handling construction projects across a wide range of industries, including energy and infrastructure. Overall, the teams engage in matters relating to property acquisition and investment, development, and financing as well as construction contracts and litigation.

MahWengKwai & Associates’ team is led by recognised expert Raymond Mah, Denise Phang, who extensively deals with litigation in both real estate and construction, and Michael Koh. The team assists clients at all stages of construction projects, including advisory work, contract drafting, and dispute resolution, as well as various land-related issues of contract.

Jointly led by Mohamed Ridza Bin Abdullah , known for advising on a myriad of property transactions, Naseem Binti Mohamed Abdulla, and Mohamad Nazran Basirun , the team at Mohamed Ridza & Co acts for clients ranging from property developers to financial institutions. The team’s capabilities include land sales and purchase agreements, advising on construction contracts, and arranging leases for various property types.

The team at Zul Rafique & Partners advises on a full range of property matters, including property acquisitions and divestments, property-related financing, and commercial leasing. Leading the department, Leong May Ling has significant expertise in property-related corporate transactions, such as acquisitions and divestment of real properties and she regularly advises clients on various agreements surrounding construction and industrial developments.

With capabilities spanning sales and purchases of land, project developments, and sub-lease arrangements, the real estate team at Deol & Gill is led by Suraj Singh Gill, Michael Raj, and Sathish Ramachandran. The team frequently acts for both corporations and individuals, both domestic and foreign, across a variety of industries, including the energy, ICT, telecoms, banking and financial services sectors.

Ooi Bee Hong leads the real estate department at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership, frequently handling property-related transactions, while Shaun Tang Cheng Hong leads the construction team, and specialises in disputes and arbitration. The firm’s real estate scope includes property development projects, as well as acquisition and disposal of real property, while the construction team focuses on disputes and arbitration across various contractual matters.

The specialist construction practice at Sanjay Mohan is jointly led by Sanjay Mohanasundaram, who is praised for his ‘extensive knowledge’ when handling arbitrations at the domestic and international level, and Choon Hon Leng, who is capable of providing advice across the full range of a construction project cycle. The team is well equipped to advise clients on matters ranging from geotechnical works to construction methods and technology, as well as representing clients in disputes.

AmerBON’s practice is jointly led by Edmund Bon Tai Soon, who specialises in complex litigation, and Amer Hamzah Bin Arshad, who handles a variety of construction and engineering matters. The team acts for a wide range of mandates across disputes and contracts, with Khor Xiou Shan (Valen) providing valuable litigation experience.

The ‘very diligent’ team at Harold & Lam Partnership prides itself in providing an end-to-end construction practice. Spearheading the practice is Lam Wai Loon, who has significant expertise acting in construction and infrastructure disputes, and Serene Hiew Mun Yi, who specialises in adjudication and arbitration cases in the infrastructure and engineering arenas. The team is instructed by developers, contractors, and suppliers.

The team at Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law) comprises multiple partners leading the practice across various regions in Malaysia. Karin Lim spearheads the firm’s real estate group, supporting clients with property investment, while Nazatul Fida handles acquisitions and disposals. Also leading the team, Lena Leong advises on the management and leasing, while Sunita S. Sothi leads the Commercial Business Unit in Johor Bahru, lending her vast experience across property investment and construction.