Home to a diverse client base, Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership frequently acts for state-owned entities, blue-chip corporations, public utilities, power plants, educational institutions, financial institutions, insurers, construction companies, plantations, and prominent individuals. Steven Thiruneelakandan heads up the group and is highly skilled in employment and industrial relations matters. Other notable figures in the group include aviation expert David Mathew and David Yew Kiat Ng, who are active in land matters, and Chong Jen Hui. Former co-head Sudharsanan Thillainathan departed to Adnan Sundra & Low in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The expertise, promptness, availability and diligence and quality demonstrated’
‘Steven Thiru is a seasoned and well established lawyer in the industry. Have had the privileged to work with him during my early days as a litigating lawyer. A person who is passionate and dedicated to his craft. Always a pleasure to hear his right of reasoning and oratory skills. He exhibits wisdom and calmness and above all a very compassionate human being. ’
Key clients
- Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- Malayan Banking Berhad
- YTL Power International Berhad
- Future Sound Asia Sdn Bhd
- Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd
- YTL Power Generation Sdn Bhd
- SRC International Sdn Bhd
- West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd
- Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn Bhd
- Pelangi Homes Sdn Bhd
- Legal Profession Qualifying Board Malaysia
Work highlights
Represented West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd in an application for an extension of time by WCE to file an objection against the award of compensation awarded by the District Land Administrator.
Represents Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia (“CIDB”) in judicial review challenges filed against it by contractors challenging levies imposed by CIDB.
Represented cardiothoracic surgeons in judicial review proceedings initiated against the Malaysian Medical Council for rejecting their applications for registration on the National Specialist Register.
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Practice head
Steven Thiruneelakandan
Other key lawyers
David Mathew; David Yew Kiat Ng; Chong Jen Hui