The disputes team at Wong & Partners remains a trusted advisor to Malaysian conglomerates, publicly listed companies and Fortune 500 multinationals. The team is particularly strong in commercial litigation, as well as contentious insolvency, fraud and technology-related matters. The group is increasingly active in cases involving renewable energy, ESG litigation and business reorganisations, alongside its established strength in the energy sector, where it acts for leading oil and gas players. Eddie Chuah is a key name in the group for his expertise in post M&A disputes and restructuring and insolvency litigation. Janice Tay ably supports the team with her extension arbitration and litigation experience. Former practice head Kherk Ying Chew left the firm in July 2025.
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‘Wong & Partners's Dispute Resolution team members are responsive and always provide clear guidance, which makes understanding and handling disputes so much easier. The team is approachable and proactive, taking the time to explain options and recommend practical solutions.'
‘What I’ve valued most in working with Eddie Chuah is his responsiveness, clarity, and calm guidance, even in high-pressure situations. He explains complex issues in a way that’s easy to understand and gives clients the confidence to make informed decisions.'
‘Kudos to the team led by Partner Eddie Chuah for not only being very friendly to us but for their efficiency, knowledge and high-quality outcome delivered. ’
‘Associates are knowledgeable, competent and attentive. The partners are excellent. Overall, the firm provides client centric services.’
‘Eddie Chuah. Readily provides partner service, appreciates facts and circumstances of a case thoroughly, considers a case from different angles, sensible yet decisive. ’
‘The team is very solution driven. When presented with a concern or issue which is not common, the team was able to provide suggestion or solution to address such concern or issue.'
‘Eddie Chuah is very responsive, he's a very good and experienced litigator, and he has a very wide skill set. He is also able to perform corporate work such as drafting agreements. ’
Key clients
- Pfizer Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
Acting for Pfizer Sdn Bhd on a class action lawsuit filed by 8 plaintiffs.
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Other key lawyers
Eddie Chuah; Janice Tay