With a ‘notable track record in handling landmark cases’, the team at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is well known for its advocacy in tax disputes. The practice is led by Nitin Nadkarni, who handles income tax and customs litigation, and Jason Tan Jia Xin, who has ‘profound expertise’ in anti-dumping and safeguarding duties. Offering a full-service tax practice encompassing income tax disputes and advisory services, indirect tax and international trade, the team lauded for its ‘deep expertise and thorough understanding of both local and international tax regulations’. Ivy Ling Yieng Ping continues to be well regarded in the field of indirect tax, particularly sales and service tax.

The tax practice at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership is led by the ‘highly qualified’ Saravana Kumar, who represents clients in tax litigation across a variety of sectors ranging from energy to financial services, and Amira Ahmad Azhar, who is also highly involved in tax litigation. The team is often sought after on complex disputes involving tax allowances, income tax and sales and services tax, by publicly listed companies, multinational corporations and individual taxpayers alike. The team, known for their ‘strong track record of successfully navigating complex tax issues’, also work on real property gains tax, gains and services tax refunds, and customs duty. D.P. Naban specialises in tax litigation and high calibre matters of the constitutionality of tax provisions, meanwhile Yap Wen Hui shows capability in petroleum income tax disputes.

Shearn Delamore & Co is distinguished by its ‘profound expertise’ across substantial tax matters. The team is led by Anand Raj, who is a recognised authority in transfer pricing disputes. Showing a ‘comprehensive understanding of the intricate tax landscape’, the team provides advice and representation on a full range of direct and indirect matters, including tax structuring, planning and litigation. Instructed by multinational corporations, international offshore funds and non-profit organisations, the practice also has expertise in tax and transfer pricing audits. Praised for her ‘exceptional expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach’, Irene Yong is noted for her prowess in handling complex judicial reviews, while Foong Pui Chi is highly skilled at handling the characterisation of gains from investments.

Wong & Partners prides itself in its expertise in both non-contentious and contentious tax matters. Adeline Wong, ‘a veteran of the industry’, spearheads the practice with a particular experience in providing direct and indirect tax advice on the digital economy. Boasting a diverse client portfolio of household names, the team’s practice capabilities span cross-border work on transfer pricing, trade and customs and tax litigation. Yvonne Beh regularly advises on sales and service tax issues, while Krystal Ng provides ‘commercially sound advice’ across a breadth of cross-border issues such as double tax treaties and income tax. On the litigation front, Jason Liang represents clients on a variety of issues ranging from anti-avoidance to stamp duty, while Istee Cheah focuses on tax matters relating to success planning.

Providing ‘effective legal remedies’, Raja, Darryl & Loh is noted for its handling of contentious tax issues. Vijey Krishnan leads the practice, showcasing prowess in tax litigation, particularly regarding sales and services tax. Outside of litigation, the team is well regarded for their advisory work in income tax, customs duties and stamp duty for a diverse range of clients. William Wong provides strategic tax advice to key players in insurance, manufacturing and oil and gas industries, while Chang Ee Leen is well versed in corporate income tax, capable of appearing before the courts and tax authorities on behalf of her clients.

Preetha Pillai oversees the tax practice at Skrine, with considerable experience in handling tax disputes. Also spearheading the department are Lim Koon Huan, singled out for her expertise in cross-border work on anti-dumping duties, and Vijay Raj, specialising in rates and valuations, and frequently appearing before the courts in appeals in this practice area. The team represents both domestic and international clients before relevant tribunals in matters concerning corporate tax, sales and service tax and real property gains and provides an advisory service for a myriad of tax issues. Routinely representing clients in challenges against regulatory authorities, Manshan Singh is a key contact regarding the imposition of customs duties and tariffs.

The ‘diligent’ team at Halim Hong & Quek is led by Desmond Liew, whose strength lies in providing representation in complex tax disputes and is ‘truly a force to behold’. The practice advises a wide variety of clients, notably government departments,  on direct and indirect tax matters including income tax, real property gains tax, and sales and services tax. They are also proficient in handling tax audits and investigations.

The team at Jason Teoh & Partners is jointly led by Khong Siong Sie, dubbed ‘meticulous’ in handling in tax and revenue law issues, and Jason Teoh, who is known for his long-standing experience representing foreign exporters in safeguards investigations. Offering a wide range of services, the practice assists clients in tax litigation, as well as audits and investigations, and advises on corporate tax, sales and services tax and anti-dumping and safeguarding issues. Nicholas Lai is a key contact for matters involving trade and customs issues.