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Christopher & Lee Ong

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Christopher & Lee Ong covers a broad spectrum of contentious work, including civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and adjudication. The team has extensive trial and appellate experience, regularly handling civil appeals in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court of Malaysia. Rubini Murugesan heads up the team and focuses her practice on construction and employment-related disputes. John Mathew is a notable figure in the practice for his significant arbitration experience.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They provide practical advice geared towards the specific facts of the matter.' 

  • ‘Very responsive, understands the business, protects the interests of the client.' 

  • ‘The dispute resolution team is practical, commercially minded, and quick to grasp the real issues in a dispute. They’re responsive, strategic, and easy to work with.' 

  • ‘John Mathew stands out for his calm, strategic approach and ability to simplify complex disputes. Practical and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome, what sets him apart is his steady presence, sound judgment, and genuine collaboration.’

  • ‘CLO is the only firm in Malaysia that has acted on the enforcement of an ICSID award, for which they have been superb. The pleadings are clear and concise, and they keep good relationships with opposing counsel, which assists in case dynamics.' 

  • ‘John Mathew (partner) is an outstanding advocate, has good judgment and works very well with overseas counsel who instruct him. He is always available.

Key clients

  • Conocophillips Petrozuata B.V
  • Phillips Petroleum Company Venezuela Limited
  • FGV Prodata Systems Sdn Bhd
  • Wellesley Assets I
  • United Overseas Bank
  • Malayan Banking Berhad
  • Disciplinary Committee of Malaysian Institute of Accountants

Work highlights

Represented the Von Pezolds to commence an action before the High Court at Kuala Lumpur seeking to enforce both the ICSID Award and the Decision on Annulment.
Representing Conocophillips in an action in the High Court at Kuala Lumpur seeking for the recognition and enforcement of the ICSID Award.
Representing Phillips Petroleum Company Ltd and Conocophillips Petrozuata to commence an action in the High Court at Kuala Lumpur seeking for the ICC Award.

Practice head

Rubini Murugesan

Other key lawyers

John Mathew; Kumara Guru Naiker