The heavyweight disputes department at Skrine leverages its large and talented bench of partners to advise on international commercial and civil claims, IP litigation, and global trade matters. Ivan Loo and Lim Koon Huan jointly anchor the practice, specialising in construction disputes and anti-corruption matters, respectively. Seasoned litigator Khoo Guan Huat is a renowned international arbitrator, while Siva Kumar Kanagasabai handles trial and appellate cases relating to maritime, shipping, and asset recovery. Preetha Pillai is a go-to for stock broking and tax cases, Claudia Cheah Pek Yee covers banking and finance litigation, and Vijay Raj is recommended for his know-how on public law disputes, often representing government-linked organisations. Sharon Chong specialises in aviation-related litigation, whereas Nimalan Devaraja is well versed in civil and commercial arbitration.
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Client satisfaction
Key clients
- 1Malaysia Development Berhad (and subsidiaries)
- The Customs and Tax Administration of The Kingdom of Denmark
- Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad
- Memang Perkasa Sdn Bhd
- Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd
- ING Bank NV and O.W. Bunker Far East Pte Ltd
- TS Global Network Sdn Bhd
- Teh Wei Kian, Wang Zhi Yu, Yong Chooi Lan
- HSBC Amanah (Malaysia) Berhad
- Airbus Helicopters Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ivan Loo; Lim Koon Huan
Other key lawyers
Khoo Guan Huat; Siva Kumar Kanagasabai; Preetha Pillai; Claudia Cheah Pek Yee; Vijay Raj; Sharon Chong; Nimalan Devaraja