The Legal 500 > Asia Pacific > Malaysia > Dispute resolution

Dispute resolution boutique Cecil Abraham And Partners handles a range of both arbitration and litigation with experience in contractual, tortuous, privacy and breach of confidence claims, white collar crime and corporate governance disputes as well as contentious public and administrative issues. Cecil Abraham heads the practice and boasts a breadth of expertise.

Led by 'experienced and capable partners', Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's dispute resolution team handles a full range of contentious matters including commercial disputes, banking and insolvency litigation, and construction and real estate disputes with clients benefiting from it being 'part of a seamless, multi disciplinary firm'. With a breadth of experience across civil and commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings, Lambert Rasa-Ratnam heads up the practice which includes:  Nitin Nadkarni, who heads the international arbitration team, and Kumar Kanagasingam who is highlighted for banking and insolvency disputes. Other names to note include 'persuasive and quick thinking' capital market and securities litigator SM Shanmugam — who is 'a formidable figure both in and out of the courtroom' — and Darshendev Singh who handles a range of litigation and alternative dispute resolution with a particular focus on those relating to construction, engineering, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects. corporate litigation expert Rosli Dahlan has left the firm to form Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership.

Strong across arbitration, adjudication and litigation, Raja, Darryl & Loh's dispute resolution is best known for its strength in handling medical negligence, construction, media and tax matters. Practice head Murugaiah Rajasekaran has experience across general corporate, commercial and civil litigation; Wei Mun Chang and Hon Leng Choon focus on construction disputes, and Raja Eileen Soraya Raja Aman is a name to note for defense of medical negligence and malpractice claims and media law. Arbitration specialist Huey Miin Ooi counts oil and gas, power generation and manufacturing among his sector specialisms while litigator Sai Yeang Ng has particular banking and finance expertise.

The 'very reliable, knowledgeable, efficient' dispute resolution practice at Shearn Delamore & Co handles a range of commercial, corporate and banking disputes, and carves a particular niche in professional negligence litigation. Practice head Jeyanthini Kannaperan handles a range of banking and finance, land and corporate disputes; Rabindra S Nathan represents clients in corporate and commercial litigation, banking, insolvency litigation and international commercial arbitration, while Rodney Gomez has particular experience in infrastructure and construction disputes. Other names to note include K Shanti Mogan, who has particular technology, data protection and entertainment sector experience;  Dhinesh Bhaskaran  is an expert in product liability,  medical malpractice and insurance disputes. Robert Lazar retired from the practice.

With 'one of the largest dedicated teams for complex disputes in the Malaysian market', Skrine's dispute resolution practice offer 'consistently high quality work' delivered by 'professional and responsive quick thinkers'. 'Outstanding lawyer' Wai Hong Leong handles a range of commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings and heads up the team which includes 'excellent advocate' Chee Wee Lim, who has experience across the oil and gas offshore sector, regulatory disputes and fraud litigation; Preetha Pillai, who focues on fraud litigation, and administrative and public law litigator Vijay Raj. Other names to note include international arbitration and insolvency specialist Lee Shih and Sharon Chong Tze Ying who has expertise across aviation, competition disputes and regulatory enforcement proceedings.  

The dispute resolution team at Rahmat Lim & Partners has experience across a full range of contentious matters and attracts praise for its 'knowledge of the local environment'. Practice head Jack Yow focuses corporate, banking, industrial relations and employment law litigation, while Chong Yee Leong heads the projects and international arbitration practice, which includes Kamilah Kasim and 'strong junior partner' Allen Choong who has particular projects disputes and international arbitration experience. Other names to note include Chong Boon Leong for arbitration and arbitration-related disputes and commercial litigators Daphne Koo and Yap Yeow Han.

Shook Lin & Bok's dispute resolution practice has experience across a full range of litigation and arbitration. The group is jointly led by Sin Min Yoong — who is strong for banking and finance, land law and commercial litigation — and labour and industrial disputes expert Romesh Abraham. Ko Luen Lam focuses on arbitration, construction disputes, civil and corporate litigation. Former managing partner Nagarajah Muttiah left the practice to establish Nagarajah Advocates and Solicitors.

Dispute resolution boutique Ariff Rozhan & Co counts prominent domestic companies such as Malayan Banking and Maybank Islamic and international corporates among its impressive client roster. Practice head Ariff Rozhan has a breadth of litigation experience across several sectors including insurance, energy and construction. William Lim Wee Chong's experience spans the automotive, energy, insurance and offshore services and regulations, while Christopher Arun Francis is a name to note for banking, health and pharmaceuticals, media, education and IT sector disputes.

Christopher & Lee Ong's disputes department acts for both individuals and large corporates in a range of litigations, arbitrations, and adjudications. The group's experience includes handling banking, corporate, and insolvency disputes, as well as contentious employment, shipping, and construction matters. Practice head John Mathew focuses on civil and banking litigation, while Li Meng Han has particular experience in employment and construction disputes. Other names of note include Niak Hiong Keong for a range of corporate and commercial disputes. Chee Kwan Ong was appointed as the Judicial Commissioner of the High Court.

Dispute resolution boutique Gan Partnership offers 'a fast, timely, personalised service' across a range of contentious matters. Corporate disputes experts Gan Khong Aik and Foo Joon Liang, who has particular experience in construction and securities transaction disputes, jointly lead the practice. The team benefits from the addition of corporate and commercial litigator Effendy Othman from Zaid Ibrahim & Co (a member of ZICO Law).

Specialist dispute resolution firm Izral Partnership handles a full range of civil, commercial and corporate litigations and arbitrations. The team, which acts for a combination of individuals and companies, is jointly led by Mohd Izral Khairy, Tharminder Singh and Guo Bin Wong, who all have broad experience across the disputes field.

MahWengKwai & Associates' dispute resolution practice handles a range of contentious corporate and commercial matters and is particularly strong in the real estate and construction sectors. Real estate and construction disputes expert Raymond Mah heads up the team which includes Richard Wee who has experience across corporate and contractual disputes, as well as contentious equity, trusts, tort and criminal matters.

Litigation specialist firm Sreenevasan Young handles commercial, civil and corporate disputes.  Gopal Sreenevasan and Phaik Leng Leong are frequently instructed in corporate and shareholder disputes, while Conrad Young and Ravindran Shanmuganathan boast broad contentious corporate and commercial experience. Mark Lau is another names to note, particularly for representation of bank and insurance sector clients.

The dispute resolution practice at Tay & Partners has expertise across a range of contentious matters. Leonard Yeoh heads up the practice, as well as the industrial relations group, and has experience in both litigations and arbitrations, while Soo Chuan Cheah focuses on corporate and commercial disputes.

Zul Rafique & Partners' disputes team has a breadth of experience in contentious matters, including a range of civil, corporate and commercial, and land and tenancy disputes. It is particularly strong in construction-related matters, with experience in alternative dispute resolution methods. The team is jointly led by construction disputes expert T Kuhendran and P Jayasingam, who specialises in civil and industrial relations.

Josephine, L K Chow & Co's litigation department is split across two offices and handles a range of corporate, contract, commercial, construction, family, intellectual property and employment disputes for both domestic and international clients. Petaling Jaya-based Cyndi L K Chow handles a range of corporate, IP, family, and real estate litigation, while Yip Huen Weng, who is based in the Kuala Lumpur office, is instructed in a range of litigation, adjudication, and arbitration matters, particularly in construction disputes.

With experience in a litigation and arbitration proceedings, Logan Sabapathy & Co handles a range of commercial and corporate disputes. Managing partner Logan Sabapathy is a key name to note.

Dispute resolution boutique Malik Imtiaz Sarwar is well-regarded for corporate, commercial, civil and constitutional litigation, as well as arbitration proceedings. Named partner Malik Imtiaz Sarwar has a strong reputation for handling disputes at all levels and across multiple sectors.

Litigation and arbitration specialists at Mohanadass Partnership handles a range of domestic and international disputes. Managing partner Mohanadass Kanagasabai has experience advising on a range of corporate, contractual and commercial disputes, particularly in the construction, engineering and oil and gas sectors.

Zaid Ibrahim & Co (a member of ZICO Law)'s dispute resolution team is instructed by a range of Malaysian and foreign clients, both individuals and corporations, across a range of contentious matters. Firoz Hussain Ahmad Jamaluddin, who specialises in corporate and commercial litigation, construction arbitration and public law, heads up the team. Alvin Julian has a breadth of experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Since the publication of our last guide, Effendy Othman and Sabarina Samadi both joined Gan Partnership, though Samadi has since taken an in-house role at Vestigo Petroleum.