Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership‘s practice represents clients in cases before all levels of the Malaysian courts, covering the full spectrum of contentious as well as advisory work. Its expertise includes disputes concerning income tax, transfer pricing and customs duties. The practice also has a notable specialism in trade remedy actions, such as anti-dumping investigations, and frequently resolves disputes through negotiation with regulatory authorities. The practice is led by D.P. Naban, who has extensive experience in significant tax disputes, S. Saravana Kumar, who focuses on tax litigation, and Nur Amira Ahmad Azhar, who focuses on tax disputes within the oil and gas and utilities industries. The team is also supported by Yap Wen Hui who has a strong track record within the energy sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This team stands out for their deep industry insight, responsiveness, and practical approach to problem-solving.'
- 'They take the time to understand our business, often going beyond the brief to offer strategic perspectives. Compared to other firms we’ve worked with, they are more engaged, innovative, and client-focused.’
- ‘The legal professionals we’ve worked with distinguish themselves through their deep legal knowledge, practical mindset, and responsiveness.'
- 'RDS stands out for their strategic insight and calm leadership in complex negotiations, while S. Saravana Kumar and Lim Chinn Wei have impressed us with their diligence, efficiency, and clear communication. They have become a key legal partner for our business.’
- ‘S. Saravana Kumar stands out for his deep expertise and thoughtful engagement. His strong understanding of the energy sector and ability to interpret and clarify complex tax law issues have been instrumental in supporting our business. He is proactive in identifying potential risks and solutions. His responsiveness and strategic thinking make him and the firm a highly valued advisor.’
- ‘The advice is clear and practical. Responsive when I want to meet.'
Key clients
- Ann Joo Integrated Steel Sdn Bhd
- Sunway REIT Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Berjaya Golf Resort Berhad
- Konsortium CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd - Colas Rail S.A. - Uni-way Sdn Bhd
- Toh Puan Na’imah binti Abdul Khalid
- UEM Land Berhad
- Zillion Sunrise Sdn Bhd
- Dong Jiao Zong Higher Learning Centre Bhd
- Maxis Berhad
- National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia
- Winning Paramount Sdn Bhd
- Berjaya Group Berhad
Work highlights
Acted for Ann Joo Integrated Steel Sdn Bhd (AJIS) before the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Federal Court in a stamp duty appeal to challenge the Collector of Stamp Duties’ decision to disallow the taxpayer’s claim for remission of stamp duty.
Acted for UEM Land Berhad in an appeal on the granting of leave in judicial review re whether the MOF had committed an error of law by failing to respond to the taxpayer’s application pursuant to Section 135 and/or Section 127(3A) to exempt or set aside the assessment amounting to approximately RM 8m.
Acted for the client in a case-stated appeal against the Director General of Inland Revenue where the Court of Appeal allowed the client’s claim for a full deduction of the interest expenses incurred.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Yap Wen Hui
Practice head
D.P. Naban; S. Saravana Kumar; Nur Amira Ahmad Azhar
Other key lawyers
Yap Wen Hui; Lim Chinn Wei