Dispute resolution in Malaysia

‘Cecil Abraham assisted us (and continues to assist us) with various complex high value Malaysian law disputes with our customers. CA’s deep bench strength, consistently good technical skill and market knowledge are the key assets which drove us to engage them.’

‘The team has a great reputation, the highest standards of work ethics and professionalism and thus provides the client with great confidence about their particular case. Definitely the go-to firm for civil and commercial disputes. Outstanding, especially when the stakes are high.’

‘Cecil Abraham, with his more than 50 years of experience and expertise in the legal profession, is devastatingly effective in dealing with commercial disputes before the courts. He is very much the doyen of the legal profession in Malaysia and the standout litigator in Malaysia by far.’

‘The team of advocates there are really committed. They engage full time with the clients and instruct advocates to ensure that the case is presented well. In particular, I would like to state that Dato Sunil Abraham, Tan Sri Cecil Abraham with his vast experience and Mr Syukran Syafiq, make a strong formidable team that I would regard as one of the best in Malaysia.’

‘The Chambers of Cecil Abraham & Partners have broad experience in all sorts of civil litigation matters, from construction disputes to complex constitutional law matters and they have experience in international arbitration matters. Cecil Abraham is the pre-eminent litigator in Malaysia. The firm of Cecil Abraham and Partners is very much our preferred choice for complex high-profile disputes involving matters in Sarawak.’

‘The partners, the lawyers and the firm are able to respond to our queries in a timely manner. Good knowledge of the law.’

‘The team is always available and ever ready to assist us with our queries and matters. Their response over email is rapid, giving us the peace of mind they are ever ready at all times. They have fully embraced social media communication and online meetings. Their weekly regular webinars and writeup goes to show how comfortably they have embraced tech in this traditional business which many other large firms are struggling with still.’

‘SM Shanmugam is a very experienced and reliable litigator. His adaptability to our dynamic and rapid work environment along with his broad experience in dispute resolution has proven to always be a winner in each representation and advisory rendered. I have introduced him to my fellow business partners for his strategic advisory, and they are only full of praise of his competence and knowledge. His prompt replies, knowledge of the law, experience and attention to details is a strong trait of his. His “tactical” delivery always gives us the assurance that we are well protected with his strategic advice.’

‘The team is technically sound, experienced and responsive. These are their key strengths which are comparable with other well known legal firms. The practice also has many areas of specialisation particular in commercial matters.’

‘They have individuals who are experts in their field. They make sure to keep the clients informed at every stage along the way. They are able to transform and use technology to improve the practice in order to continue to service the client during the disruption in Covid-19 critical periods.’

‘The lawyers are very diligent in reviewing the facts provided by the client and always seek supporting documents. Dato’ Nitin Nadkarni is outstanding.’

‘The LHAG team is very hands-on, responsive and accessible. There appears to be no slack in their services (even when they work remotely). The partners and associates are very knowledgeable, supportive and never fail to deliver. For a large and reputable set up such as theirs, the billings remain reasonable and services are value for money. ’

‘I have worked with Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s (LHAG) dispute resolution team for about ten years now. A decade is a long time to work with anyone by any measure, but when it comes to legal disputes the passage of time tends to be marked with a lot of stress and uncertainty. The team at LHAG has somehow made this past decade more bearable despite such challenges, and more importantly, at all times I have felt reassured that our organisation’s litigation matters are being looked after by LHAG’s extremely competent team with the utmost care and diligence.’

‘Definitely a powerhouse when it comes to litigation and dispute resolution. Impressive competency and advocacy.’

‘The strength of the firm lies in the depth of their manpower which stands out among all other legal firms. Shearn was one of the pioneer legal firms in the country and the fact that they have grown stronger year after year shows that they have kept up and are able to deliver what their clients need.’

‘The firm has excellent people in dispute resolution as it relates to construction contracts. They have got in-depth, excellent knowledge of international arbitration and relevant court cases.’

‘A multi-faceted team with diverse experience. Shearn is our go-to firm for matters involving property, leases, employment and disputes.’

‘We chose Skrine after trying out many other practices. But once we started with Skrine, everything seemed to click into place for us. Not only were the several teams that we had to deal with extremely professional and attentive, their attentive and very proactive approach has been most appealing. The firm’s charges we also find reasonable when compared to the tremendous amount of time the teams have spent on our matters.’

‘The team is outstanding in the market. I would not hesitate to recommend the team if I have any matter related to the region.’

‘Sharon Chong Tze Ying – I have worked with her since 2015 and her skillset, integrity, intelligence and dedication to the case and client surprises me all the time.’

‘They go the extra mile in delivering the best solutions for the client.’

‘They are brilliant people who take their job seriously. Able to provide advice within tight timelines.’

‘The team fully understands the needs of the client and fully supports the in-house legal team of the client in all dispute resolution matters.’

‘They are committed to give their best and will go “all-out” to fight the matter for their client.’

‘The group has a good sense of teamwork and a great collaborative effort to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.’

‘SLB is well-organised and systematic. The legal fees charged are also reasonable given its stature and standing.’

‘The lawyers that I have worked with are very responsive, and they know their stuff well. They are very willing to listen to proposals and suggestions from clients, which is very important. Communication is really a two-way process in SLB. The senior partner with who I have worked within the dispute resolution department in SLB is Mr Romesh Abraham, a lawyer of nearly 40 years’ experience. He knows his job very well. He is very well supported by his juniors.’

‘We work closely with Alysha Onn and she is quick to understand our situation and the circumstances, asking appropriate questions to understand the situation and processes better. She is detailed and her command of the written language is good.’

‘Strong and established within the legal industry. Competent, professional and always ready to help. Definitely a firm to put on your speed dial.’

‘Ms Yoong Sin Min, with her vast experience and knowledge, is definitely an exceptional legal counsel.’

‘Mr Chan Kok Keong is always ready to assist and is steadfast and reliable. His calm demeanour is definitely a plus point when assisting clients handling a litigation crisis.’

‘Ariff Rozhan is an experienced and capable litigator who has practiced in both London and KL. He is very much focused on complex cases with an international element. What stands out to me is his hands-on approach where he carefully reviews the work of his team on his cases.’

‘Ariff and William stand out as they are both hard-working and dedicated to their cases and clients. Ariff has handled some important cases for international clients.’

‘Ariff Rozhan & Co is a fantastic firm. The team is strong in every aspect and focused on delivering the best services for clients. There is no weak link in the team and by not allowing themselves to grow too big, they have avoided the inevitable dilution of quality. The lawyers there are very bright, understand the markets they operate in and are not afraid to collaborate with others where it is in the client’s interest.’

‘Ariff Rozhan is a first-rate advocate. He is an absolute pleasure to deal with and very few individuals in Malaysia have an understanding of a case as he does. He is experienced in multiple jurisdictions and this adds to his authority and understanding of issues when advising clients.’

‘Ezane Chong is an excellent lawyer. There is no one better than her at handling clients and delivering on the required services. She is very intelligent and has the ability to digest large amounts of information at speed and cut through it to identify the key issues that need to be dealt with.‘

‘William Lim is a hard working lawyer who is prepared to go the extra mile for his clients. He is very bright and always thinks ten steps ahead of his opponents. He is able to cut through the issues of a case incisively and take it forward achieving the best result for his clients. He is also an excellent mentor to the junior lawyers at the firm, is very approachable and clients love him.’

‘Ariff Rozhan is very accessible and responsive. ’

‘Highly dedicated team with profound knowledge of all procedural rules surrounding Malaysian litigation and securities legislation.’

‘The dispute resolution team led by Mr Teh Meng Teck is technically sound and very dedicated in the job. Attention is given to details and giving sound and practical advice and solutions. The team works efficiently and there is no issue in reaching out to them. Engagement is good.’

‘We engaged Cheah Teh & Su for a civil suit after talking to more than six different law firms. The team was simply the best who took lots of time listening to our case and provided us with their honest legal opinion. Comparing their knowledge and skill level with different firms which we met, Cheah Teh & Su understood the substance of the case in the very first meeting and took their time to thoroughly study our case before providing their legal opinion.’

‘They have been representing us in our legal cases since 2000. When we first met, they were actually acting for the party that we were acquiring. We found them very professional, resourceful, competent and fully committed to their job. Since then they were our main legal counsel.’

‘The firm has staff that are committed to your legal case. Research done adequately to ascertain the strengths of your case. Have good communication lines within the firm and with client to ensure early preparation for the case.’

‘They give practical advice and legal fees are fair and reasonable. They do legal research quickly and comprehensively. They are responsive at all times when we contacted them.’

‘They provide customised advice on the dispute at hand, as not all disputes are the same.’

‘I am suitably impressed by the team and Foo Joon Liang and Bahari Yeow in particular, as they make time to understand clients’ instructions/intent and always have their best interests (be it on the merits of the case or even cost-effectiveness) at heart. In addition, when they are not in full agreement with the clients’ instructions on a course of action, they do not hesitate (but in a professional and respectful manner) to advise accordingly.’

‘Lim Zhi Jian – instrumental and a very commercial yet legally “sound-minded” practitioner. Humble and always willing to listen and provide the most commercially viable solutions to resolve potential disputes.’

‘Bahari Yeow – Very knowledgeable and able to provide immediate advice on complex subject matters.’

‘This practice is extremely well managed. Very proactive and excellent advisory and well coordinated strategy litigation for all their clients.’

‘A hand-picked team of the brightest minds, deploying the best advocacy in the business.’

‘High quality boutique with very strong quality of product. Small but punchy!’

‘Focused practice. Clients know the lawyers as they are very focused to their area of strength. With the specialised services to the client’s demands, the cost is very competitive hence made LCWP the best contender for the job comparable with other established well know firms. The firm also has a very good data system and has in place the required digital technology to communicate with the clients. In terms of collaboration, we have had a fantastic experience with the founding partners as they really understand their clients well. In future, perhaps the firm could improve on diversity of people engaged.’

‘There are well versed with their particular areas of law and very responsive. Clients can feel comfortable, confident and assured with the legal services received.’

‘The team led by Lim Chee Wee is extremely capable, very responsive and engenders confidence and trust with clients and parties they represent and work with.’

‘Unlike many other firms, this one gives significant partner attention to the case. Fast turnarounds. Result focused.’

‘I have found the LCWP team to be dynamic, knowledgeable and strategic in their advice to our clients. In addition to being responsive and efficient, the LCWP team is incredibly perceptive in identifying the business priorities of the client as well as the commercial “pain points” for the other side in a dispute. The team is also passionate about the law and what they do, which makes working with LCWP an enjoyable experience.’

‘They have been very contactable during this period. Even though the legal case has dragged on for more than four years, the team has still been following on closely. It is also interesting to note that they allow payment in cryptocurrencies.’

‘They are very attentive and use personal means such as WhatsApp to communicate and call. They are highly responsive as well, so any changes and updates are prompt.’

‘The team supports by not only handling the dispute, it also assists the client in managing public relations.’

‘The partner in charge (Leonard Yeoh) is an excellent litigator. He is aggressive in his approach and is very well-versed in public relations management.’

‘Very responsive and puts every effort to ensure that the client has the best case presented in court. Excellent pre-trial preparatory work with client.’

‘My dealings are primarily with P. Thavaselvi. She gives 110% to her clients in terms of responsiveness and effectiveness of advice rendered.’

‘Always go the extra mile to understand the client’s issues and to understand the background of each case. Provide consistent quality advice on strategy and tactics throughout a dispute. Will fight to the end for the client. Also have good experience in HR matters.’

‘Wong Guo Bin has the ability to provide clear and concise advice that is to the point. He is able to grasp the issues quickly and is a steady hand even in the heat of battle. Will jump into the trenches with you until the war is won.’

‘The partners I have worked with are very knowledgeable and experienced in their respective areas of law. They are very supportive and reliable (including being available for discussion and advice at all times- including after office hours and at short notice). The firm has a strong support team which gives you the confidence that your case will be in good hands. ’

‘They continue to be the “go-to” firm for fraud cases because of their sound legal advice and case strategy. They are able to spot things others can’t see by doing extensive investigations into a matter and then putting the puzzle pieces together to paint an easy picture for everyone to see how the fraud occurred. I have never seen another law firm capable of doing what they do in civil fraud. They have also fully embraced the digital era by being able to work on the go and liaising with their clients and collaborating remotely. Despite the various lockdowns imposed in Malaysia, this firm has continuously been reachable by clients and collaborating firms.’

‘Mohd Izral Khairy is a leading figure in Malaysia for civil fraud cases and is the main reason why Izral Partnership is the firm they are today. His in-depth knowledge on the law and ability to strategically put up the best case possible for his clients (whether his clients are suing or being sued) is well regarded.’

‘Aravind Kumar constantly provides sound commercial advice and always communicates without legal jargon so his clients are able to understand their cases better.’

‘Izral Partnership is unique in that they have an excellent team of juniors, senior juniors, and seniors. Their strength is to take a complicated case and forensically analyse the facts and issues and come out with a coherent storyboard moving forward. Their research skills are very good and their client handholding is likewise very good. 

‘I have worked primarily with the senior partner Izral and his set of juniors in many cases. Izral’s strength, apart from being able to marshal his team and get the best out of them is to think of strategies and solutions in respect of the cases we do together. Izral’s mind is always ticking.’

‘Apart from their expertise in handling legal matters in Malaysia, they have lawyers who speak Japanese which makes it easy to communicate (especially when we require the involvement of our head office in Japan).’

‘Their understanding of Japanese language and culture is a big advantage.’

‘Ms. Cyndi Cho is knowledgeable and very efficient.’

‘Have excellent team work. Prepare documents well and good presentation in Court. Able to challenge the opponent and prove the facts to the Court. People are friendly and professional. Billings are reasonable, technology is advance, diversity and collaboration are good.’

‘Accessible, diligent, and dependable team.’

‘The firm provides prompt response and quality advice supported with sound decision. Always available when needed. The firm also provides knowledge sharing article on some cases of interest that it is handling from time to time via email.’