Raja, Darryl & Loh > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile
Raja, Darryl & Loh Offices
Level 26, Menara Hong Leong
6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara
KUALA LUMPUR
50490
Malaysia
Raja, Darryl & Loh > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Raja, Darryl & Loh houses a ‘strong and reliable team’, with demonstrable experience at all levels of court, as well as tribunals and regulatory authorities. The practice acts for a diverse range of clients across the aviation, banking and finance, consumer goods and hospitality sectors, and is noted for its expertise in medical negligence and healthcare disputes. Practice head Ng Sai Yeang advises on corporate and insolvency litigation, in addition to representing clients in shareholder disputes, while Raja Eileen Soraya handles medico-legal and dento-legal cases. Mark La Brooy primarily focuses on the litigation aspects of insolvencies and Ooi Huey Miin is praised as a ‘meticulous and composed advocate’.Practice head(s):
Ng Sai Yeang
Other key lawyers:
Raja Eileen Soraya; Mark Le Brooy; Ooi Huey Miin; Charlaine Adrienne Chin
Testimonials
‘The team of Raja Eileen Soraya & Thinesh Bathmala were really instrumental in achieving our objectives – professional, strategic and great depth of knowledge.’
‘We work with the firm on various of litigation issues. From what we experienced, future clients may expect a very strong and reliable team to represent them in court.’
‘Ooi Huey Miin is a very meticulous and composed advocate. We believe he has great knowledge and strong communication skills.’
‘Responsive, knowledgeable and at the forefront of latest legal developments.’
‘Raja Eileen and Charlaine Adrienne Chin are responsive, go the extra mile and put clients first.’
Key clients
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd
Petron Oil (M) Sdn Bhd
The Edge Media Group
Work highlights
- Acted for Malaysia Offshore Mobile Production (Labuan) Ltd as the lessor of 2 mobile offshore production units in its multiple claims against the lessee and successfully obtained a judgment for over $42 million.
- Defended United Overseas Bank (M) Berhad in the Court of Appeal in an appeal by a judgment debtor.
- Acted for Segi Astana Sdn Bhd and succeeded in obtaining judgment in the High Court against a commercial tenant that had sought to invoke a defence under the Covid-19 Act.
Malaysia > Antitrust and competition Tier 2
Raja, Darryl & Loh’s competition team is led by Chew Phye Keat. Advisory work regarding clients’ adherence with the Competition Act 2010 and the regulations invoked by the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) form a large proportion of the team’s workload. Key areas of expertise include acting for clients in the automobile, food and consumer goods sectors, in addition to advising on mergers and collaborations between companies. Senior associate Cheong Chun Yong has experience in conducting intensive due diligence on business operations and policies to ensure compliance under Malaysian law.Practice head(s):
Chew Phye Keat
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Advised a manufacturer of consumer products on a potential collaboration with a competitor.
- Advised a building materials supplier on various competition risks arising from the proposed roll-out of a loyalty programme.
- Advised clients on various issues raised by the Malaysian Competition Commission in a market review.
Malaysia > Banking and finance Tier 2
Raja, Darryl & Loh has expanded its conventional banking work with a growing number of engagements from Malaysian banks, and maintains its strong record in aviation finance. In addition, the team hired Islamic finance specialist Syed Adam Alhabshi from Shook Lin & Bok in April 2022, with the aim of further developing its Islamic finance credentials and spread of work in this area. The firm has an impressive number of banks and financial institutions as clients. Chong Kok Seng is a prominent figure in aviation finance and is further noted for his expertise in debt restructurings in the aviation sector. Chew Phye Keat leads the practice and Chong Mei Mei is noted for fintech matters, including the financing of fintech businesses, and other conventional financings.Practice head(s):
Chew Phye Keat
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Extremely strong asset finance team, with a special emphasis on aviation finance.’
‘Chong Kok Seng is among the best asset finance attorneys in Malaysia.’
Key clients
Malayan Banking Berhad
Maybank Islamic Berhad
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
RHB Bank Berhad
AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC Bank Canada on amendments to an intercreditor agreement and certain financing documents in relation to prior banking facilities granted to a Canadian public corporation, which are secured by the Malaysian subsidiary of the borrower.
- Acted for RHB Bank Berhad on a RM60m loan facility to two borrowers that are subsidiaries of a well-known public-listed real property developer.
- Acted for Maybank Islamic Bank Berhad, which provided Islamic banking facilities totalling RM30m to a fintech borrower.
Malaysia > Intellectual property Tier 2
Raja, Darryl & Loh’s ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ IP team is led by Yvonne Ong. It has contentious and non-contentious abilities, and advises local and international clients on the full range of issues arising in this area of law in Malaysia. Noteworthy work includes its successful representation of a technology company in the High Court, regarding an alleged copyright infringement. The industry sectors its work covers range from fashion to pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. Its advisory work spans the full spectrum of IP regulatory issues, often involving both domestic and cross-jurisdictional elements.Practice head(s):
Yvonne Ong
Other key lawyers:
Leong Ooi Ling; Chew Phye Keat; Choon Hon Leng
Testimonials
‘They are very professional and swift in responding; they give practical solutions to issues.’
‘Partner Yvonne Ong has been very prompt in her responses and we are very satisfied with her services, whilst managing director Mr. Chew Phye Keat is ever-ready to help global colleagues.’
‘The team is knowledgeable and experienced in their IP practice and provides prompt assistance.’
‘Yvonne Ong and Chew Phye Keat are both knowledgeable and experienced and provide excellent services to their clients. They are always attentive and prompt in assisting us.’
‘They are quick in understanding our commercial requirements and they offer practical solutions.’
‘Working with Yvonne Ong is a breeze.’
‘Their solutions and suggestions are commercially-minded, which help clients to better strategize and focus their decision making process.’
‘Yvonne Ong has good commercial sense and understands and grasps technical and engineering issues quickly. Yvonne offers good alternative solutions with possible commercial impacts in mind. Leong Ooi Ling is also very thorough and hardworking.’
Key clients
Mattel, Inc.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Vitally Sdn Bhd
Giorgio Armani
Work highlights
- Represented Giorgio Armani S.p.A successfully in a trademark revocation action in the High Court.
Malaysia > Labour and employment Tier 2
Ravindra Kumar Rengasamy leads the team at Raja, Darryl & Loh, which primarily acts for clients on advisory matters. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the practice remained up-to-date with regulations and was able to advise on present employee-related matters, such as vaccinations and working from home requirements. Recent work includes defence actions concerning unfair dismissals and the principle around which authority figure must enact said dismissal for it to be legitimate, as well as misconduct and poor performance matters on the part of the employee.Practice head(s):
Ravindra Kumar Rengasamy
Other key lawyers:
Tham Li Vyen; Cheong Jun Kid
Testimonials
‘They appreciate the urgency and offer pragmatic solutions, in easy to understand language.’
‘Tham Li Vyen responds quickly to queries and gives us clear guidance, always taking into account our commercial needs.’
Key clients
RBC Group
Work highlights
- Defended Bristol Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd in Judicial Review proceedings before the High Court where it has been affirmed that an employer may take disciplinary action, including dismissal, if the employee commits acts of misconduct during the probation period.
- Defended The Edge Property Sdn Bhd successfully in the Industrial Court, in a case that confirmed the recognition of the Court of an employer’s management prerogative to reorganize its workforce for bona fide reasons.
Malaysia > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Raja, Darryl & Loh’s real estate and construction offering is jointly led by Choon Hon Leng and Chong Mei Mei. Counting property development companies and contractors among its key list of clients, the team has demonstrable experience in high-end disputes concerning damages before the Court of Appeal and the High Court. The practice advises on matters pertaining to damages for unpaid work and loss of earnings due to delays in work, in addition to land issues. Other key members of the team include Ooi Huey Miin, who has noted for his capability in construction-related disputes, and Hor Shirley, who focuses on contentious issues arising from construction projects.Practice head(s):
Choon Hon Leng; Chong Mei Mei
Other key lawyers:
Ooi Huey Miin; Chong Kok Seng; Wong Quan Sean; Hor Shirley; Habibah Ahmad Tajuddin; Giselle Yeow
Testimonials
‘Chong Kok Seng and Wong Quan Sean have, on several occasions, provided us with the full range of corporate real estate services. Chong Kok Seng in particular, is very client-focused and gives significant attention to our acquisitions; he is dedicated to the client’s success.’
‘RDL, for us, stands out for its responsive, diligent and logic. Working with them is an enjoyable experience.’
‘Kok Seng can fly, Quan Sean can dive – we feel safe to work with them as they always have our best interests at heart.’
‘The team always thinks in the shoes of the client and provides practical advice.’
‘The team’s strength and key capability lies in deep insight and knowledge in the relevant industry and in its ability to strategize depending on the client’s commercial needs and requirements.’
‘Choon Hon Leng has provided timely advice and assistance with litigation matters, especially in strategising as part of commercial needs.’
‘Shirley is most outstanding, in that she is able to assist the company in understanding legal issues, how they may impact the company’s credibility and is able to advise on the most feasible legal position for the company’s consideration.’
Key clients
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd
Petron Fuel International Sdn Bhd
Marriott International Group
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
KPMG Corporate Restructuring PLT
Work highlights
- Represented property development company KL Eco City Sdn Bhd successfully, in the High Court and Court of Appeal, obtaining judgment against the main contractor for liquidated ascertained damages.
- Represented piling contractor G-Pile Sistem Sdn Bhd successfully in a High Court civil suit against a developer for outstanding contract payments.
- Represented Edgenta Mediserve Sdn Bhd successfully in Judicial Review proceedings against the Construction Industry Development Board whereby, its decision to impose a levy on the value of non-construction works was quashed.
Malaysia > Tax Tier 2
Vijey Mohana Krishnan leads the team at Raja, Darryl & Loh and advises clients on tax matters arising out of the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors. With demonstrable experience before the High Court and the Appeal Court, the practice counts income tax, real property gains, customs duties, sales and service tax, as well as entertainments duty and stamp duty, in its workload. William Wong is noted for his ‘in-depth understanding in the field of tax law’ and is praised as ‘outstanding’. The team has also been bolstered by the return of tax specialist Chang Ee Leen.Practice head(s):
Vijey Mohana Krishnan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team members display high levels of respect and trust towards one another. The level of professionalism, accuracy and clarity in their advice is highly commendable.’
‘William Wong has great composure and clarity in explaining the technical aspects of cases, making it fluid for non-tax personnel to understand the case at hand as well as in explaining the various court processes to non-legal personnel.’
‘William Wong has in-depth understanding in the field of tax law and is able to put up defences and strategies that are best for the company’s commercial standing and financials. His focus in managing the case, as well as managing court processes and settlement, is simply outstanding.’
Work highlights
- Successfully procured the dismissal of an appeal by the Director General of Inland Revenue against our client Asia Energy Services Sdn Bhd.
- Defended George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad in appeal proceedings before the High Court.
- Succeeded in Judicial Review proceedings in the High Court, obtaining a decision in favour of our client Metrogold Commercial Sdn Bhd.
Malaysia > TMT (including Fintech) Tier 2
Raja, Darryl & Loh’s ‘standout’ team drafts and negotiates IT and telecoms contracts, as well as advising on a range of commercial issues. Counting domestic and foreign companies among its key roster of clients, the practice also handles data protection matters, including data sharing agreements and cross-border data transfer risk assessments. Practice Tong Lai Ling has experience advising on technology and e-commerce contracts, while Chong Mei Mei acts for fintech companies on regulatory issues and licensing matters, and is frequently assisted by senior associate Lim Soo Ann.Practice head(s):
Tong Lai Ling
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good, knowledgeable and all-round team. Very reasonable fee structure.’
‘The people and the process provided a great experience from an urgency and advisory perspective.’
‘The individuals we worked with are Chong Mei Mei and Lim Soo Ann who stood out for their experience and willingness to explore new ideas.’
‘The diversity of knowledge in several areas of law by the entire team gives us, as a client, only the best advice and service that the industry needs. The partners and associates are very prompt and accurate when rendering us advice. Kudos to the team.’
‘Standout firm in Malaysia for a wide range of tech and data work.’
‘Responsive, collaborative, and understand clients’ practical concerns/interests well.’
Key clients
Silverlake Group
Sime Darby Berhad
MCIS Insurance Berhad
AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised MCIS Insurance Berhad with regard to its subscription for a 4.99% stake in Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd.
- Advised AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad on its collaboration with In2Niaga Sdn Bhd and the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives.
- Acted for CapSphere Services Sdn Bhd in respect of its Islamic Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing platform.
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
The corporate and commercial team at Raja, Darryl & Loh is diversifying its expertise into new practice areas such as ESG, digital healthcare and corporate governance, whilst also enhancing its reputation among clients in the pharmaceuticals and biotech sectors. Practice head Chew Phye Keat handles a broad spectrum of issues relating to joint ventures and licensing. Tai Chu Wei acts on cross-border M&A deals, while Joyce Teh focuses on restructurings and foreign direct investments.Practice head(s):
Chew Phye Keat
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are an excellent independent Malaysian firm with good responsive lawyers, especially the partners. Technically sound, such that they are very happy to take on matters in new areas, but by putting in sound intellectual analysis as opposed to just “dabbling”.’
‘Joyce Teh is very dynamic with quality work. Responsive and her approach to fees is long term.’
‘Strong local knowledge and available on short notice.’
‘Prompt response. Flexible in structuring the legal fee quotes, taking into account the complexity, structure and timeline of the transaction.’
Work highlights
- Acted as Malaysian counsel to Adidas AG regarding the disposal of its Reebok business worldwide.
- Acted as Malaysian counsel to Nefab Group AB, headquartered in Sweden, in its global acquisition of the Reflex Packaging Group.
- Advised Intersurgical AG with regard to its acquisition of Pulmodyne, a USA and Malaysian-based manufacturer specialising in high quality innovative airway and respiratory products.
Malaysia > Projects and energy Tier 3
Raja, Darryl & Loh represents clients in the infrastructure sector, including project developers, asset owners, operators and/or concessionaires. The team has experience in projects involving dams, railways, highways, airports, power plants and tunneling works. Practice head Choon Hon Leng advises on the contracting and procuring structure for a project, including the awarding of tenders.Practice head(s):
Choon Hon Leng
Key clients
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
PR1MA
HQC Engineering (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Advised RTS Operations Pte Ltd as the concessionaire of the pending Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System, a project costing approximately RM10 billion.
- Advised Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd on the construction of the new MRT3 Circle line, which is part of the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT) Project.
- Advised Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd as the main contractor of Phase 1 of the Klang Valley Double Track (KVDT-1) Electrification rehabilitation project.
Raja, Darryl & Loh > Firm Profile
Raja, Darryl & Loh, a full-service legal firm in Malaysia, was established in 1964 and is one of the larger law firms in the country. With a network of legal and other professional firms in other jurisdictions, the firm has the capacity to procure international professional assistance and referrals for its clients.
Clients range from conglomerates, multinationals, public listed companies, banks and other financial institutions, fund and asset management companies and corporations in a broad spectrum of industries to high-net-worth individuals.
The firm’s lawyers comprise practitioners who have been trained in Malaysia as well as abroad, including other common law jurisdictions such as Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Many are barristers who have been admitted to the Bar of England and Wales. They are proficient in many languages – English, Malay, Tamil, Mandarin and various Chinese dialects.
Some partners are members of the Panels of Arbitrators, Adjudicators and Mediators of the Asian International Arbitration Centre.
Most of the partners of the firm have been recognised over many years by legal publications as leading practitioners in their respective areas of expertise.
Banking, corporate, commercial law, construction, foreign investment, intellectual property, medical law and healthcare, mergers and acquisitions and real estate may be said to constitute the core practice areas. Whether in regard to dispute resolution, issuing legal opinions or drafting, vetting and negotiation of documents, these areas of law have been part of the bedrock of the firm’s practice for decades.
In addition to the above, the firm includes in its domain quite a number of other areas which may be considered specialist, notably: aviation, competition, energy, e-commerce, financial technology, insolvency, employment and industrial relations, personal data protection, technology, multimedia and telecommunications, tax and unit trusts and investment funds. Over the years, the respective partners have built up experienced teams, gaining a solid reputation for quality work.
At the heart of it all, over and above the areas of expertise, the firm believes that its strength, the thing that may well make it stand out from the crowd, is its emphasis on professionalism and integrity, coupled with its practical, innovative and holistic approach to help clients achieve the results they require.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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AntiTrust & Competition, Intellectual Property, Technology, Multimedia & Telecommunications | Chew Phye Keat | chewphyekeat@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9873 |
Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance | Ng Sai Yeang | nsy@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9877 |
Labour & Employment, Dispute Resolution, Wills, Probate & Administration | Ravindra Kumar Rengasamy | ravindrakumar@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9863 |
Dispute Resolution, Medical law & Healthcare, Media law | Raja Eileen Soraya Bt Raja Aman | eileensoraya@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9890 |
Tax, Foreign Investment | Vijey M Krishnan | mkvijey@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9868 |
Insolvency & Restructuring, Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance | Mark La Brooy | marklabrooy@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9865 |
Technology, Multimedia & Telecommunications, Personal Data Protection & Privacy, E-Commerce | Tong Lai Ling | tonglailing@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9878 |
Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Insurance | Tai Chu Wei | taichuiwei@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9891 |
Corporate and M&A, Medical Law & Healthcare, Foreign Investment, Banking & Finance | Joyce Teh Yen Yen | joyceteh@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9882 |
Aviation, Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A, Foreign Investment, Unit Trusts & Investments | Chong Kok Seng | kokseng@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9889 |
Intellectual property | Yvonne Ong | yvonneong@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9886 |
Financial Technology, E-Commerce, Banking & Finance, Money Services Business, Real Estate | Chong Mei Mei | chongmeimei@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9887 |
Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Construction, Energy & Infrastructure | Ooi Huey Miin | hueymiin@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9893 |
Banking & Finance, Real Estate, AntiTrust & Competition | Wong Quan Sean | qswong@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9869 |
Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Construction, Energy & Infrastructure | Hor Shirley | horshirley@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9880 |
Labour & Employment, Dispute Resolution, Wills, Probate & Administration | Tham Li Vyen | livyen@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9875 |
Arbitration, Construction, Energy & Infrastructure | Joshua Chong | joshuachong@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9876 |
Dispute Resolution, Medical Law & Healthcare | Charlaine Adrienne Chin | charlaine@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9904 |
Intellectual Property | Leong Ooi Ling | leongooiling@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9903 |
Tax | William Wong | williamwong@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9905 |
Tax | Chang Ee Leen | eeleen.chang@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9911 |
Arbitration, Construction, Energy & Infrastructure | Zack Tan Zhang Wei | zacktan@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9927 |
Islamic Finance | Dr Syed Adam Alhabshi | adam@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9883 |
Technology, Multimedia & Telecommunications | Jed Tan Yeong Tat | jedtan@rdl.com.my | 603 2632 9918 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Dr Syed Adam Alhabshi | Partner – Islamic Finance | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Ee Leen Chang | Partner, Tax | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Phye Keat Chew | Managing Partner; Head of Corporate and Commercial; Competition law. | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Charlaine Adrienne Chin | Partner; Dispute Resolution; Medico-Legal | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Mei Mei Chong | Partner; Fintech; Banking & Finance; Real Estate | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Joshua Chong | Partner; Dispute Resolution; Construction, Infrastructure & Energy | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Kok Seng Chong | Partner; Aviation, Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Shirley Hor | Partner; Dispute Resolution, Construction, Infrastructure & Energy | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Vijey Krishnan | Partner; Tax | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Mark La Brooy | Partner- Dispute Resolution; Insolvency; Banking and Finance; | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Ooi Ling Leong | Partner – Intellectual Property | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Sai Yeang Ng | Partner – Head of Dispute Resolution; Banking & Finance; Insolvency | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Yvonne Ong | Partner; Head of Intellectual Property. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Huey Miin Ooi | Partner; Dispute Resolution; Construction, Infrastructure & Energy; Arbitration | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Raja Eileen Soraya Raja Aman | Partner; Dispute Resolution; Medico-legal; Media Law | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Ravindra Kumar Rengasamy | Partner; Dispute Resolution;Head of Employment and Industrial Relations. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Chu Wei Tai | Partner; Capital Markets; Mergers & Acquisitions | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jed Tan | Partner – Technology, Multimedia and Telecommunications | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jed Tan | Partner – Technology, Multimedia and Telecommunications | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Zack Tan | Partner; Construction, Infrastructure and Energy | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Joyce Teh | Partner; Corporate; Mergers & Acquisitions; Healthcare | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Li Vyen Tham | Partner; Dispute Resolution; Employment & Industrial Relations | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Lai Ling Tong | Partner; Head of Technology, Multimedia & Telecommunications | View Profile |
![]() | Mr William Wong | Partner – Tax | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Quan Sean Wong | Partner; Corporate & Commercial; Real Estate | View Profile |