The disputes group at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership is recognised for its strength in large-scale litigation, appellate advocacy and regulatory disputes. A reflection of its strength, the team is regularly instructed on matters involving constitutional issues, public law challenges and commercial litigation. Founding partner Rosli Dahlan is renowned in administrative and constitutional law matters and jointly leads the practice alongside D.P. Naban, who is an expert in tax disputes. Vinayak Sri Ram continues to take the lead on public law disputes, while Farah Shuhadah Razali excels in matters involving the oil and gas space. Austen Emmanuel Pereira is active in defamation and IP infringement cases, and Stephanie Chong Keh Yin is often involved in civil and commercial litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘The practice distinguishes itself through a commitment to legal drafting, particularly in complex areas such as intellectual property structuring, corporate finance, sales distributorship, various profit sharing models, and technology-related agreements.'
'Clients consistently value the team’s ability to synthesise legal clarity with technical nuance, resulting in documentation that is both enforceable and adaptable to evolving. ’
‘The team stands out for being highly knowledgeable and easy to work with. Their legal advice is not only accurate, but tailored to technical and business needs. What makes them different from other firms is how forward-thinking and responsive they are.'
'The partners bring deep expertise and can turn complex issues into clear solutions. Overall, the team's focus on clarity, adaptability, and client service oriented sets them apart from the competition.’
Key clients
- Sime Darby Property
- PC Manufacturing Solutions Sdn Bhd
- Hydroshoppe
- Harta Goldmine Sdn Bhd
- Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
- Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd
- Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd
- Nugrahan Sdn Bhd
- Rokonma
- RHB Trustee Bhd
- Lingkaran Luar Butterworth
- Sia Her Yam Realty Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
Acted for Sime Darby Property in relation to its proposed residential development in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam.
Representing Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd and its parent company Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd in a civil suit against the Minister of Communications.
Acting for a provider of educational materials in a contractual dispute with AIMST University, which unilaterally terminated a binding agreement in 2023.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Rosli Dahlan; Datuk DP Naban
Other key lawyers
Vinayak Sri Ram; Farah Shuhadah Razali; Austen Emmanuel Pereira; Stephanie Chong Keh Yin