The ‘responsive and precise’ disputes practice at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill receives stellar feedback for its impressive bench strength and clientele, which includes national institutions and major corporations. The firm advises on shareholder and partnership disagreements, construction and international claims, and defamation and insurance disputes. The team’s leadership comprises international arbitrator Lambert Rasa-Ratnam, who is renowned for his expertise in anti-money laundering matters and regularly serves as counsel for the Securities Commission Malaysia, and Kumar Kanagasingam, who focuses on fraud, insolvency, and corporate governance. Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi is reputed for representing financial institutions in boardroom and restructuring disputes, and G. Vijay Kumar is lauded for his ’deep sector knowledge and legal prowess’ in the tech and telecoms disputes space. The ‘efficient’ Sean Yeow Huang-Meng focuses on banking litigation, Mong Chung Seng is recognised for his ’strong commitment’ in handling securities and debt claims, while Chia Oh Sheng covers bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings.
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’‘Mr Kumar Kanagasingam and Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi are well versed in litigation and very sharp in defence. Their use of language in court and the way their bring out the salient points of law earns them the respect to those on the bench.'
- 'Partners are personally involved in the matters, very experienced and technically strong. They take a hands-on approach, are very pleasant and easy to communicate with.’
‘We work closely with them, and they are attentive and handle our queries promptly and holistically.’
‘Chia Oh Sheng is very involved, very responsive and fun to work with.’
‘Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG) has consistently demonstrated a commitment to prioritising their clients' interests while maintaining the highest level of integrity in their work.'
‘Mong Chung Seng consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to client service delivery and invests significantly in building and maintaining strong client relationships.'
- 'The team has a vast experience which enables them to foresee the potential legal and commercial implication of cases and gives a strong understanding of commercial value that adds a unique perspective to their legal advice, ensuring they always get the effective legal solutions.’
‘LHAG boasts a team of lawyers who specialise in various fields, allowing them to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation. They can take on complex and high-stakes cases, demonstrating its ability to handle significant matters. The firm prioritises its clients, going above and beyond to assist and support them.'
Key clients
- Baker Tilly Malaysia
- Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad
- Crest Worldwide Resources Sdn Bhd (in liquidation)
- Dato’ Azizan bin Abdul Rahman; Tony Lee Cheow Fui; & Madam Chithra a/p Ganesalingam
- Federal Land Development Authority (‘FELDA’)
- Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (‘FIC’)
- Securities Commission Malaysia
- KPMG PLT
- Malaysia Airlines System Berhad (MASB) (in liquidation)
- Malayan Banking Berhad
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Practice head
Lambert Rasa-Ratnam; Kumar Kanagasingam
Other key lawyers
Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi; Sean Yeow Huang-Meng; Vijay Kumar; Mong Chung Seng; Chia Oh Sheng; Nitin Nadkarni