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Malaysia
08 January 2025
The ‘diligent’ team at Halim Hong & Quek is led by Desmond Liew, whose strength lies in providing representation in complex tax disputes and is ’truly a force to behold’. The practice advises a wide variety of clients, notably government departments, on direct and indirect tax matters including income tax, real property gains tax, and sales and services tax. They are also proficient in handling tax audits and investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘Desmond Liew is technically and commercially sound.’
‘HHQ is very diligent and efficient. Truly amazing their adherence to timelines and good quality work.’
‘Desmond Liew is a knowledgeable tax lawyer and most importantly, has the ability to keep clients happy. Truly a force to behold.’
Key clients
- Asian International Arbitration Centre
- Bonia Corporation Berhad
- Centre For Malaysian Chinese Studies
- Lagenda Properties Berhad
- Galaxy Milestone Sdn Bhd
- Lagenda Mersing Sdn Bhd
- Binamas Premium Sdn Bhd
- Wong Siew Lian
- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.
- Masverse Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
Advised one of the leading arbitration centres in ASEAN on withholding tax issues.
Representing a public listed property developer in its stamp duty appeal on the point of law that the Collector has acted ultra vires in using the market value assessed by the public valuer in a non-related party transaction.
Defended a company’s director to be personally liable for a company’s tax liabilities arising from a criminal charge.
Lawyers
Practice head
Desmond Liew