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Jason Teoh & Partners

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Jason Teoh & Partners’s construction and energy practice handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for a diverse client base of developers, contractors, and suppliers. The team’s expertise includes advising on and negotiating domestic and international forms of construction contracts, as well as representing clients in arbitration, adjudication, and court litigation. The practice is led by Kevin Wong, whose experience covers a range of construction disputes, including claims against government bodies and resisting winding-up petitions in a construction context.
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  • ‘The uniqueness of Jason Teoh & Partners lies in its ability to work closely with the client's team in a collaborative manner.’
  • 'The individuals I work with, especially Kevin Wong, consistently stand out for their high level of professionalism, deep legal expertise, and genuine commitment to protecting the client’s interests. They are not only technically sound but also commercially astute, always ensuring that advice is practical and aligned with business goals.'
  • 'The team stands out for its depth of expertise across a wide range of niche areas, including trade remedies, tax, and construction law—fields where specialist knowledge is essential and not commonly found in most firms.'
  • 'The team is composed of highly skilled professionals who combine technical excellence with a strong understanding of commercial realities, making their advice both practical and strategic.'
  • 'Their responsiveness and care in handling matters make them trusted partners rather than just service providers.'
  • 'Kevin Wong, the partner in charge, is great, knowledgeable and experienced. He will advise us the decision the best suit the situation.'

Key clients

  • Leo Pump Engineering (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • Pumpfield Corporation Sdn Bhd
  • Lan Maju Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd
  • China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • Embition Sdn Bhd
  • CelcomDigi Berhad
  • Sanjung Sepang Sdn Bhd
  • MRCB Engineering Sdn Bhd
  • Excel Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd
  • MRCB Builders Sdn Bhd
  • SYP Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

Represented China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) in resisting a winding-up petition by a subcontractor, raising novel arguments on procedural fairness and abuse of statutory demand process in construction disputes.
Acted for Pumpfield Corporation in a claim against the Government of Malaysia for wrongful payment under a tripartite procurement contract, involving novel issues of negligence in automated public payment systems.
Acted for CelcomDigi in a trespass suit involving a transmission tower, successfully asserting non-ownership and redirecting liability to the infrastructure provider.

Practice head

Kevin Wong

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