Chooi & Company > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile
Chooi & Company Offices
LEVEL 5, MENARA BRDB
285 JALAN MAAROF, BUKIT BANDARAYA
59000 KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Chooi & Company > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
The disputes team at Chooi & Company specialises in commercial and corporate litigation and is regularly instructed by multinational companies, accounting firms, and local corporations. Much of the work centres on shareholder disputes and boardroom takeovers in public and private listed companies, and the firm frequently acts as lead counsel in matters at the appellate stage or before the apex court. Christopher Leong
is recognised for his expertise in banking and securities litigation, while Ira Biswas is well-versed in insolvency law and fraud cases. Nicole Fiona Wee Sue-Ren and Janet Chai are key members of the group, focusing on cross-border financial and energy disputes, respectively.
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good understanding of Malaysian law, and good value.’
‘Janet Chai is responsive and reliable.’
‘Ability to respond to legal queries speedily. Understand the business and able to provide accurate advice. Good depth of knowledge.’
‘Responsiveness and promptness in dealing with queries. Advice is clear and concise.’
Key clients
Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd (in members’ voluntary liquidation)
Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Limited
Teo Soon Kee and Ng Chee Fon
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd
Shell Malaysia Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Semantan Estate (1952) in a Court of Appeal case against the Government of Malaysia and six others.
- Acting for Sabah Shell Petroleum Company in a matter concerning Malaysia’s second deepwater oil and gas field and its semi-submersible floating production system.
- Acted for Sabah Shell Petroleum Company in a setting aside application.
Malaysia > Intellectual property Tier 2
Malaysia > Banking and finance Tier 3
Chooi & Company’s practice covers a wide spectrum of matters, with a fine record in project finance, real estate acquisition, and domestic and offshore bilateral and syndicated financing. Continuing to act for and advise local and international financial institutions and corporate borrowers, Koay Shiau Ven is the lead partner and acts on several cases in both conventional and Islamic financing sectors.Practice head(s):
Koay Shiau Ven
Malaysia > Capital markets Tier 3
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
The Bangsar-based team at Chooi & Company is equipped to advise its roster of clients on a variety of mandates, including the due diligence aspects of M&A transactions, cross-jurisdictional share sale and purchase agreements, in addition to joint ventures. Key team members include Jimmy Ng Chwe Hwa, Karen Cheah Yee Lynn, and Lim Tsu Qi, who was promoted to partner in July 2022. Tan Ming-Li, Yoon Ming Sun, and Yeat Soo Ching left the firm following the separation of the firm from Cheang & Ariff in March 2023.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very swift and thorough responses to queries.’
Malaysia > Labour and employment Tier 4
Yap Yeong Hui is a key contact in Chooi & Company’s practice, handling a range of employment disputes at the High Court, namely claims of unfair dismissal and in support of both employers and employees. The team also advises on the regulatory and contractual aspects of employment mandates, and is noted for its expertise in the manufacturing, technology and insurance sectors. Ke Xin Lim departed to Cheang & Ariff in March 2023.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
KS Seafood & Frozen Supply Sdn Bhd
Aureumaex Industries (M) Sdn Bhd
Criss-cross (M) Sdn Bhd
Y & L Metal Technology Sdn Bhd
Turcomp BMB (M) Sdn Bhd
SGI Vacation Club Bhd
RPG Commerce Sdn Bhd
Melbourne Capital Group Ltd
TVB Malaysia Sdn Bhd
VF Brands Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Acted for Aureumaex Industries (M) Sdn Bhd in the successful defence of a High Court of Muar matter brought by a former employee who commenced an action seeking a declaration that his dismissal was invalid and indirectly asking to be reinstated.
- Acted successfully for SGI Vacation Club Bhd in relation to a matter at the Industrial Court where an employee alleged constructive dismissal.
- Assisting VF Brands in relation to amendments to its employee related documentation.
Chooi & Company > Firm Profile
We are a mid-sized commercial law firm operating out of offices in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur and offering a wide range of commercial legal services.
Our principal areas of practice are dispute resolution, and corporate and financial services. Our partners specialise in diverse areas of law including land law, company and securities law and regulations, commercial laws, fraud, employment and immigration, shipping, wealth management, family and probate.
Chooi & Company was first established on 1 December 1962, almost a year before the formation of Malaysia. Our practice and our collective experience over more than six decades has intersected with the major social, political and economic developments which have shaped our country.
Central to our ethos is integrity, professionalism, excellence, and the use of our legal skills to meaningfully contribute to society. Rooted in that strong foundation, our people have also continuously embraced change and evolved over the years to effectively serve our clients in a constantly shifting and increasingly complex legal landscape.
Our lawyers are consistently ranked highly and recognised in industry publications. More important to us however are the many international, local, institutional and individual clients who have been with us over many decades and placed their trust in us as their legal advisors.
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Shamala Devi Balasundaram | Shamala Balasundaram was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2004. She is… | View Profile |
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Ms Ira Biswas | Ira Biswas was called to the Bar of England & Wales in… | View Profile |
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Ms Janet Chai | Janet’s key area of practice is in commercial disputes, dealing with a… | View Profile |
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Ms Karen Cheah Yee Lynn | Karen’s practice areas include banking and finance, mergers & acquisition, corporate &… | View Profile |
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Mr Christopher Leong | Christopher has extensive experience in the fields of corporate and commercial litigation,… | View Profile |
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Mr Wei Chung Leong | Wei Chung’s expertise is in the practice area of corporate and securities… | View Profile |
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Mr Chooi Mun Sou | Mun Sou founded Chooi & Company in December 1962. He has built… | View Profile |
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Mr Jimmy Ng Chwe Hwa | Jimmy has more than 20 years of experience in restructuring and insolvency… | View Profile |
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Ms Lim Tsu Qi | Tsu Qi’s primary practice areas are corporate and commercial, and mergers and… | View Profile |
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Ms Koay Shiau Ven | Shiau Ven became a partner of the firm in 2018. She focuses… | View Profile |
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Mr Lim Tuck Sun | Tuck Sun’s primary focus is in the area of commercial and corporate… | View Profile |
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Ms Nicole Fiona Wee Sue-Ren | Nicole Wee was called to the Bar of England and Wales in… | View Profile |
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Mr Yap Yeong Hui | Prior to joining Chooi & Company, Yeong Hui was a Partner of… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 28Languages
English Mandarin Bahasa MalaysiaOther
Partner : Chooi Mun Sou, chooimunsou@chooi.com.my Partner : Ira Biswas, irabiswas@chooi.com.my Partner : Christopher Leong, chrisleong@chooi.com.my Partner : Nicole Wee, nicolewee@chooi.com.my Partner : Lim Tuck Sun, limtucksun@chooi.com.my Partner : Shamala Devi Balasundaram, shamaladevi@chooi.com.my Partner : Janet Chai, janetchai@chooi.com.my Partner : Karen Cheah Yee Lynn, karencheah@chooi.com.my Partner : Yap Yeong Hui, yapyeonghui@chooi.com.my Partner : Koay Shiau Ven, koayshiauven@chooi.com.my Partner : Jimmy Ng Chwe Hwa, jimmyng@chooi.com.my Partner : Lim Tsu Qi, limtsuqi@chooi.com.my Partner : Leong Wei Chung, leongweichung@chooi.com.myClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Gauri Kumarashwaran
COMPANY/FIRM: Proton Holdings Berhad
TESTIMONIAL: We are very pleased with the legal services provided Mr Lim Tuck Sun and his able team of lawyers. We are assured that our legal cases are properly managed and dealt with expeditiously. We are updated regularly on developments in our cases. Mr Lim and his team are easily accessible on short notice for advice on urgent matters. Excellent turnaround time.
CLIENT: Quek Wee Kee
COMPANY/FIRM: RTS Technology Sdn Bhd
TESTIMONIAL:
I am the General Manager of RTS Technology Sdn Bhd technopreneur driven specialising in providing end-to-end solution for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Our interaction with Chooi & Co goes way back during its founders era when my MD / Founder sold the first word processer unit to the firm. We discovered we both shared the common business culture and value based on trust and integrity, and the courage to speak and do the right thing. We are pleased with their capable team in understanding our business contextually, ensuring our legal case is being meticulously managed with great passion and drive.
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