Raja, Darryl & Loh's practice operates across both transactional real estate and contentious construction matters. The real estate team handles property acquisitions and disposals, including commercial buildings and industrial parks, and routinely advises international hotel operators. The firm’s construction practice focuses on dispute resolution, representing developers and contractors in arbitrations, adjudications, and litigation. The practice is co-led by Chew Phye Keat and Ooi Huey Miin; Miin’s expertise is in commercial and civil dispute resolution, with a focus on arbitration for energy and infrastructure projects. The team’s contentious construction capabilities are bolstered by Hor Shirley, who focuses on dispute resolution and advisory for industrial and engineering projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘RDL Partners make it a point to fully understand the client's business, its business needs and the market place the client operates in. With that, they are able to provide customised legal solutions to a variety of complex issues.’
- ‘The Team is highly experienced and knowledgeable in Real Estate and Construction Law matters. They provide practical advice and suggest solutions and strategies that best meet the client's requirements.’
- 'Fast, effective and practical. Always available when I need advice. Can digest complex issues quickly and find a practical way forward.'
- 'Shirley Hor is recommended.'
- 'This practice is genuinely unique because it is built on a great construction dispute resolution foundation. We frequently reach out to Raja, Darryl & Loh for key and important support in our business. We see them as far more solution-driven than other firms, delivering meticulous work on tight deadlines without ever compromising on quality.'
- 'Ooi Huey Miin is the primary reason we retain this practice, as he possesses an exceptional skillset that genuinely sets him apart from competitors. What we value most is his 360-degree expertise in disputes, allowing him to act as a leading counsel in court. His experience and perspective gives us invaluable and strategic problem-solving and highly insightful advice on how disputes will ultimately play out.'
Key clients
- Petron Fuel International Sdn Bhd
- Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Berhad
- Marriott International, Inc
- Taylors International
- Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
- China Construction Engineering (SEA) Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
- Muhibbah Engineering Berhad
- Petrofac Engineering Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- UEM Sunrise Berhad
- UEM Edgenta Berhad
- SD Guthrie Berhad
Work highlights
Acted for Luxury Hotels International Management Company B.V. (Malaysia Branch), a subsidiary of Marriott International Inc, in respect of its agreements pertaining to a mixed-use development project involving Penang Marriott Hotel Queens Waterfront Hotel and Marriott Residences Queens Waterfront, Penang, with the owner of the project site, Ideal Property Group.
Acted for Prasarana Malaysia Berhad in a High Court civil suit brought by a business owner that alleged it suffered damage resulting from the construction of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project.
Acted for the owner of an oil refinery complex in an arbitration with a specialist contractor under a design and construction contract for works as part of marine import facilities at the client’s refinery.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Chew Phye Keat; Ooi Huey Miin
Other key lawyers
Shirley Hor