Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership > The Legal 500 Rankings

Malaysia > Tax Tier 1

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.

Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership’s nascent dispute resolution practice routinely handles high-profile and complex cases and assists an impressive range of clients, from leading financial institutions to government-linked corporations. The group is jointly led by renowned Rosli Dahlan, a go-to for judicial review cases concerning human rights matters, and seasoned litigator D.P. Naban. Vinayak Sri Ram impresses with his involvement in landmark cases, primarily representing major Malaysian institutions, and Farah Shuhadah Razali covers debt recovery and insolvency-related disputes. Austen Emmanuel Pereira concentrates on intellectual property infringement, while Stephanie Chong Keh Yin handles construction arbitration and civil litigation.

Malaysia > Intellectual property Tier 2

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership remains a dominant force in the IP arena, and garners praise for its ‘holistic and forward-thinking approach’. Instructed by leading international brands and corporations, the group has ample experience in the protection and enforcement of copyrights, trademarks, patents, franchising and licensing, often in the media, healthcare and advertising sectors. On the contentious front, the practice is proficient in litigation concerning infringement, domain names, breach of confidence and passing off. Notably, the team regularly coordinates with government authorities to strategise enforcement actions. The ‘eloquent and well-respected‘ Bahari Yeow Tien Hong draws from his decades of experience in assisting clients with IP disputes relating to trademarks and industrial designs. Lim Zhi Jian, who is reputed for his ‘thorough analysis’, frequently represents Fortune 500 companies on matters at the intersection of media and IP, in addition to implementing strategies for the monetisation of IP.

Malaysia > Capital markets Tier 3

Malaysia > Real estate and construction Tier 4

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.