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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Profile

Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position

Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution

Career

Practice Areas include:
Appellate Counsel Work
Commercial Fraud
Corporate Debt Recovery & Insolvency
Civil, Corporate & Commercial Litigation
International & Cross Border Disputes
Land Disputes & Land Acquisitions

Qualifications:
Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
Peguam Syarie, Syariah Court of the Federal Territories

Languages
-   English
-   Bahasa Malaysia (Malay)
Education

LLB (Hons) at International Islamic University

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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 Monday-Off Development Sdn Bhd Radiant Concord Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

Representing Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd and its parent company Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd in a civil suit against the Minister of Communications.
Acted for Sime Darby Property in relation to its proposed residential development in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam.
Acting for a provider of educational materials in a contractual dispute with AIMST University, which unilaterally terminated a binding agreement in 2023.