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Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair

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The nascent disputes practice at Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair garners praise for its ‘exceptional service’, and counts leading financial institutions, foreign banks, and high-net-worth individuals among its roster of clients. With demonstrable experience at trial and appellate courts, the group advises on tax, insurance, land, construction, and intellectual property disputes. ’Standout partner’ Christopher Foo heads the team and is well-versed in medical negligence and disciplinary cases. Foo is ably supported by the ‘excellent’ Harish Nair, who covers civil and commercial litigation, including company and shareholder disputes, employment matters, and construction claims.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have had the pleasure of working with Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair for several years, and their exceptional service continues to impress us. What sets this practice apart is their unwavering commitment to providing personalised service. Each interaction feels tailored to our specific needs, ensuring that we always receive the most relevant and effective legal advice.'

  • 'One of the standout features of Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair is their team of friendly lawyers. They are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also approachable and easy to work with. Their friendly demeanor makes it easy to discuss even the most challenging legal matters, and they always go the extra mile to ensure we feel supported and understood.'

  • ‘The individuals we work with at Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair truly stand out. Their expertise, dedication, and personal touch make them different from competitors. We have particularly valued their ability to provide clear, actionable advice and their willingness to go above and beyond for their clients.'

  • 'A special mention goes to Christopher Foo, who is exceptionally experienced in the areas of unit trust and private trust, litigation, and insurance. His deep knowledge and strategic approach have been invaluable to us. Christopher’s ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease and his commitment to achieving the best outcomes for his clients make him a standout partner in the firm.’

  • ‘The firm consists of a team of lawyers who are experts in the subject matter relating to insurance law, especially in life insurance disputes.’

  • 'Harish Nair is an excellent counsel. He has deep knowledge of the law and has strong commercial acumen. I deeply appreciate his expertise, diligence and dedication in handling the matters. From my experience working with him, he has an impressive track record of successfully winning or defending cases. Even though he is a considerably young partner, he has conducted about 50 trials with more than 10 reported cases.’
  • 'Christopher Foo's seniority and experience blends well with his partners', who are driven and dynamic in the delivery of their services. Harish Nair is an excellent counsel. He has deep knowledge of the law and has strong commercial acumen. I deeply appreciate his expertise, diligence and dedication in handling the matters. From my experience working with him, he has an impressive track record of successfully winning or defending cases.'

Key clients

  • Kingtime International Limited
  • MTrustee Berhad
  • Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
  • Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Etiqa General Insurance Berhad
  • George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad
  • Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
  • Hong Leong Bank Berhad
  • Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad

Work highlights

Defending a trustee company in two separate class action suits, each exceeding RM300m in value.
Acted for a takaful operator in its claim against loss adjusters appointed by the operator for breach of contract, on the basis that the operator paid over RM1.3m based on fictitious investigation reports submitted to it by the loss adjusters.
Acted on behalf of a construction company in its suit against its insurers for failing to determine and to make payment of the client’s claims under a Construction All Risks policy.

Lawyers

Practice head

Christopher Foo

Other key lawyers

Harish Nair