Mr G. Vijay Kumar > Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

Mr G. Vijay Kumar

+603 6208 5870 vkg@lh-ag.com View profile

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner (Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Corporate & Commercial Disputes, Insurance).

Career

Vijay is a partner in the firm’s market-leading Corporate & Commercial Dispute Resolution Group and possesses profound industry knowledge of technology and telecommunications-based disputes. After over 20 years of active practice, he has developed an in-depth understanding of the commercial and technological aspects of the telecommunications and IT industry which he leverages for the benefit of his clients. His forward thinking, proactive and driven approaches enable him to consistently secure successful outcomes for his clients.

Vijay’s technology and telecommunications practice covers an extensive range of high value disputes, the subject matters of which include – ICT agreements, software development, network service provision, cloud computing and data center management, IT system integration, network infrastructure, hardware agreements and outsourcing etc.

Vijay’s considerable experience and industry insight allow him to manage and navigate potential IT disputes and the highly technical issues often accompanying such disputes. One client in particular observed that “he picks out nuances and details, highlighting how we should approach matters”.

Vijay also maintains an active corporate and commercial disputes practice which primarily focuses on shareholders’ disputes, directors’ duties and liability, negligence and corporate fraud. He regularly appears at all levels of the courts and also in arbitration proceedings. Another client noted that “his advocacy is superb.”

Vijay also has a robust insurance practice which covers all classes of insurance and reinsurance. Over the years, he has successfully advised and acted for numerous major life and general insurers and reinsurers, both locally and abroad. Vijay was ranked “Band 5” for Dispute Resolution by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 in their listing of the top lawyers in Malaysia. Vijay is also featured in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 rankings as a “Leading Individual” in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (Including Fintech) space. He was recently recognised as one of the recipients of the Lexology Client Choice Awards 2024 for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT).

Languages

English, Malay

Education

LLB (Hons), University of Glamorgan
Certificate in Legal Practice
Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya