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Dispute resolution

Skrine

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Disputes heavyweight Skrine is recognised for handling high-value cases with a significant cross-border dimension, including fraud, commercial, land, competition, banking and insolvency disputes. Its impressive client roster includes blue-chip names, alongside an active portfolio of international arbitration and domestic litigation mandates. Ivan Loo and the ‘very knowledgeable’ Preetha Pillai act as joint practice heads. Standout features of the team include Siva Kumar Kanagasabai, who is active in shipping and fraud recovery disputes; Claudia Cheah Pek Yee, who excels in medical negligence cases; Vijay Raj, who is active in contract, land and public law disputes; Sharon Chong, whose expertise lies in aviation, commodities, fraud and asset recovery lawsuits; and Nimalan Devaraja, who is active in restructuring and insolvency cases. Khoo Guan Huat departed to Khoo Chambers in February 2025
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Skrine has been our long-term legal service provider. Under Claudia's leadership, the Skrine team has given us the necessary legal support we need.' 

  • ‘Skrine is able to map out an advanced strategy as a prelude to moderate the expectation of a Dispute resolution as practice. ’

  • ‘The team is fast, professional and reliable. They are known for exceptional responsiveness and accuracy. The team consistently exceeds expectations.’

  • ‘Siva Kumar Kanagasabai is a distinguished dispute resolution lawyer known for strategic thinking and exceptional advocacy skills. ’

  • ‘Skrine has the strength and depth encompassing many aspects of legal matters, including construction law. My company has engaged Skrine for several disputes related to construction matters, some concluding in litigation at the highest court level in Malaysia. At all times, Skrine has been consistent in their performance, giving clients a high level of confidence regardless of the complexity of the issues in hand’

  • ‘I am extremely impressed by their pragmatic approach, practical advice and support throughout the engagement.’

  • ‘The Skrine team is very efficient and effective. It understands international litigation and the impact and geographical reach of such proceedings. They are well skilled. ’

  • ‘Preetha Pillai is very knowledgeable and well versed in not only Malaysian law but also English law and procedure. This has made the litigation we have been involved with a lot easier.'

Key clients

  • Malaysia Development Berhad and its subsidiaries.
  • Atlantis Commodities Trading
  • Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation Sdn
  • TS Global Network Sdn Bhd
  • IFCI Limited
  • Malayan Banking Berhad
  • Deloitte Restructuring Services PLT
  • Ever Splendid Sdn Bhd
  • Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad
  • The Customs and Tax Administration of The Kingdom of Denmark
  • Tanahglen Plantations Sdn Bhd
  • Keng Heng Goldtech Sdn Bhd

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Khoo Guan Huat

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; Preetha Pillai

Other key lawyers

Siva Kumar Kanagasabai; Claudia Cheah Pek Yee; Vijay Raj; Sharon Chong; Nimalan Devaraja