Boutique disputes firm Lim Chee Wee Partnership handles a broad spectrum of contentious matters, from complex commercial litigation and international arbitration to oil and gas, competition, and restructuring and insolvency disputes. Lim Chee Wee, Lee Shih and Kwan Will Sen are all responsible for leading the practice. Chee Wee is routinely involved in large-scale fraud recovery cases; Shih excels in international arbitration and shareholder disputes; and Will Sen is an expert in competition law disputes. Natalie Ker Si Min is known for her expertise in fraud and asset recovery, as well as contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. Raphael Kok Chi Ren is appreciated for his experience handling international litigation and arbitration.
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‘They are focused on higher-end and complex litigation and seem to be much more advanced than their peers in terms of preparedness and elegance.’
‘A team of talented, passionate and hardworking individuals led by the very capable and charismatic Datuk Lim Chee Wee and Nathalie Kerr’
‘The team is filled with strong litigators who are able to think outside the box to come up with bespoke strategies to help improve chances of successful outcomes for the client.’
‘The willingness to think outside the box and the willingness to push the envelope of the law makes them exceptional. I deal a lot with Lee Shih, and he is a star!’
‘Boutique specialist Malaysian firm.’
‘Lim Chee Wee - Extremely experienced. Kwan Wil Sen - extremely attentive. Quick response time. Tactically aware.'
‘Nathalie and team are very friendly to us and are very accessible. She is technically sound and has a commercial mind. She is able to get to the root of the issue and advise us accordingly. An issue that stood out was over a matter that does not have a precedent case in Malaysia.’
‘Lim Chee Wee Partnership is a boutique disputes firm that demonstrates strong technical ability and strategic thinking.'
Key clients
- 1Malaysia Development Berhad
- SRC International Sdn Bhd
- Top Glove Corporation
- Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited
- Toyota Tsusho
- Securities Commission Malaysia
- Sapura Energy Berhad
- SP Setia
- SD Guthrie Berhad
Work highlights
Acting for 1Malaysia Development Berhad and SRC International Sdn Bhd as the lead counsel for the worldwide recovery efforts for the 1MDB-related fraud.
Acted for Probis Financial Services Pty Limited in securing a court order to liquidate a Malaysian offshore investment bank alleged to have carried out a Ponzi scheme.
Acted for Prestariang SKIN Sdn Bhd in successfully obtaining a judgment against the Government of Malaysia.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Kwan Will Sen
Lee Shih
Practice head
Dato’ Lim Chee Wee; Lee Shih; Kwan Will Sen
Other key lawyers
Nathalie Ker Si Min; Raphael Kok Chi Ren