“MALAYSIA > DISPUTE RESOLUTION TIER 1
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
They work cohesively as a team and ensure that we receive timely and thorough legal advice on the various matters they handle on our behalf. Most importantly, they listen to our views and take into consideration our comments.
The partners offer legal yet commercially-oriented solutions to any legal issue posed.
Andrew instils confidence as a sophisticated attorney.
Sean Yeow has good commercial awareness and provides useful, practical advice.
G. Vijay Kumar is renowned for his handling of complex briefs and is a very eloquent advocate who delivers clear and precise arguments.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
[Andrew] is knowledgeable and grasped details fast. Good at court, especially cross-examination.
[Andrew] is very clear and structured thinking. Of course, knowledge of the law as well.
[Sean Yeow] always has a solution. Responsive and approachable. Provides immense comfort to clients that they are in good hands. Provides candid and transparent feedback on the strength of the case, in order to arrive at a strategic decision.
Asialaw Profiles 2023/2024
LHAG are prompt in their responses, which I appreciate. In their review, they structured their responses clearly, so that the conclusion was clearly set out in order for us to understand the outcome of their review, followed with a detailed analysis.
They have been on top of the case. They provided good advice on the direction for a resolution and closure of the matter.
Familiar with our business and operating models and able to provide commercial/practical input.
Value for money, time-effectiveness, clarity.
Great strategy and advice on the most suitable and cost-effective method.
Fast turnaround. Responses are clear and accurate. Friendly people. Easy to speak with.
We have been impressed with LHAG’s professionalism, attention to detail and dedication in handling this case. Their strategic approach, coupled with their in-depth understanding of the legal landscape, has greatly enhanced our position and increased the likelihood of successful debt recovery.
Throughout this process, LHAG has maintained clear communication with us, providing regular updates on the progress of the legal action and any relevant developments. Their transparent and proactive approach has instilled confidence in us as clients that they are actively working towards achieving a favourable outcome."
Carefully managed the preparation schedule for the trial.
MALAYSIA > ISLAMIC FINANCE TIER 1
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s team has impressive depth and breadth of skilled members who cover multiple areas, providing a comprehensive approach to problem-solving and ensuring success in different projects. They show great analytical skills and approach challenges with a systematic and strategic mindset.
Megat is well versed in matters related to Islamic and conventional banking and finance as he has the experience and the expertise required.
MALAYSIA > LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT TIER 1
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The firm has the ability to work through unforeseen circumstances and challenges. Upon highlighting the foreseeable scenarios, the firm provides us with options and recommended solutions.
They are very proactive in reaching out to clients for feedback and providing updates on ongoing cases. We can always rely on the team to follow up and provide updates without any prompts from our end.
Heng Seng has deep knowledge from his experience. He also has a good strategic outlook and approaches questions in quick, creative ways. He does not just look through the lawyer’s lens.
Heng Seng is our go-to lawyer for any employment-related matter in Malaysia.
Shariffullah is a very engaged and professional lawyer in industrial relations matters.
Shariffullah is very responsive and supportive.
Amardeep is meticulous and thorough when reviewing the documents and facts. He is also pragmatic about the strength of a case and will present the worst-case scenario as well as the potential outcomes. He is always available to attend to our queries and requests.
Amardeep’s knowledge on industrial and employment laws is splendid. He knows what his clients want, especially in terms of commercial solutions.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
Provided swift and relevant feedback and advice for ongoing matters in a comprehensive and understandable manner.
They provide excellent legal work coupled with very strong customer service.
The firm is doing a great job in managing our industrial relations issues in court, especially in dismissal cases.
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is very meticulous and timely in their work. They cover all bases, advise on each point clearly and succinctly and provide clear timelines on filing of court papers and documents.
Timely and professional in providing legal opinions on IR matters and shareholders' dispute.
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill demonstrates exceptional proficiency in legal research, thorough case analysis, and effective communication. Their ability to articulate complex legal concepts in a clear and comprehensible manner greatly enhances their advocacy. Additionally, their attention to detail and commitment to staying updated on relevant legal developments are commendable, contributing significantly to the success of our legal matters.
They provided very professional and detail-oriented legal opinion.
Simplifying legal concepts. Easy-to-digest advice. Systematic and organised in requesting information from clients.
Sound advice and rational approach to managing difficult employees.
Attentive to the client's needs. Able to provide quick responses/strategies to matters.
[Aisyah] is transparent, sharing knowledge, punctual and professional manners.
We've been working with Heng Seng for a couple of years now as he is an expert in his field and has always given us practical and sound advice. His advice and strategy are well-thought-out and he addresses our concerns in a comprehensive yet pragmatic manner.
Very knowledgeable in [Lim Heng Seng]'s area of expertise, open to sharing detailed explanations, responsive and approachable.
The firm, especially the partner in charge, Lim Heng Seng, is very knowledgeable of industrial relations laws and practices, provides detailed explanation and advice as well as being very responsive to our requests and questions. We were working on a compressed timeline and the firm has worked very well with us to meet the timeline.
[Hooi Ping] serves excellent client service with timely and well-crafted solutions.
[Hooi Ping] is hard-working and very considerate.
[Hooi Ping] can always work out the best solution for us. Very reliable.
[Amardeep] is a professional and very knowledgeable lawyer.
[Amardeep] is an expert with in-depth knowledge of the latest developments in employment and labour law. He frequently participates as a guest speaker in numerous HR conferences, where he delivers talks on current case laws and issues in industrial relations.
[Amardeep] is a very open, broad-minded person. Thinks outside the box and provides the appropriate advice.
[Amardeep] acts timely on responses on urgent matters/issues.
Firstly, [Amardeep]'s in-depth legal knowledge and expertise are commendable, providing the company with valuable insights and guidance in navigating complex legal issues. Secondly, he demonstrates strong communication skills. He effectively conveys legal concepts and information to stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of the implications and options available to the company. Additionally, his proactive approach to legal matters is noteworthy. He anticipates potential challenges, enabling the company to implement pre-emptive strategies and mitigate risks effectively. This proactive stance contributes to the overall risk management and compliance efforts of the organisation. Furthermore, he displays a commitment to client service. He is responsive to inquiries, provides timely updates on legal proceedings, and prioritises the company's best interests in his legal strategies. Overall, his positive attributes encompass legal expertise, effective communication, a proactive approach, and a commitment to client service, all of which contribute significantly to his role as the lawyer to the company.
[Amardeep] has very good knowledge of employment law, and very practical approach to resolving complex legal issues.
[Amardeep] is adaptive, accommodating and provides solution-oriented advice. He is also an outstandingly bright lawyer who is immensely hard-working, with great acumen and commercial sense.
[Amardeep] is patient and swift in providing feedback and advice. Agile in strategising legal proceedings.
Knowledgeable and informed, [Amardeep] possesses in-depth knowledge of local employment law and is well-versed in understanding potential outcomes and responses. Furthermore, he is proactive in his approach, taking the lead and providing support by supplying the necessary documents, agreements, and legal steps when reached out to.
Advice and suggestions provided were relevant and up to date with the industry law and regulation as well as employment law. Amardeep and the team were always ahead of the response and possible actions by the associates and advised accordingly.
From our initial engagement until the case was dismissed, our lawyers Mr. Amardeep Singh Toor and his assistant Wong Lien Taa from Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill were very professional and kept us informed on the various steps on how they were approaching this case. We as directors of the company had a very professional relationship with them and had regular meetings with our lawyers in the progress of the case in their office.
Asialaw Profiles 2023/2024
Always open to questions from clients, especially those without legal background, and happy to explain the basics and provide clear justifications for certain actions/plans. Likewise, LHAG would always listen with interest to understand the client’s environment, industry and issues."
Well mannered and punctual. Committed to the tasks given and well structured.
Ensures the review and opinion provided are understandable by conducting physical briefings and explanations.
Good knowledge of local labour laws and industrial relations best practices. Prompt advice when required.
Their quality of work has been outstanding and there is nothing to pick on in terms of their timelines in responding.
They advise their clients diligently, which makes us trust that – as our law firm partners – they think of the best interest of their clients.
I find that they provide excellent labour and employment as well as corporate advice. I am very pleased with their responsiveness.
The firm provided extremely good advice based on the latest case laws, with quick turnaround times and accommodation of aggressive deadlines.
Very attentive, professional and clear in responding to all queries and preparation for court case hearing.
Fast turnaround time, substantial involvement of the partner in charge, Amardeep. Available to attend to queries at all times during reasonable hours, providing multiple channels of communication between client and lawyer. Detailed and systematic approach to dispute resolution. Friendly and helpful team.
Successfully defended Lembaga Tabung Haji at the Court of Appeal in relation to the claim of gratuity payments by former employees who had resigned through early retirement schemes.
They are our go-to firm in Malaysia because they know the market and laws. They are responsive and reasonable in terms of costs.
[Shariffullah] is knowledgeable and responsive to client needs and demands, with an in-depth understanding of the legal process and its idiosyncrasies.
[Shariffullah] is responsive, sound, clear and practical legal advice.
Amardeep Singh delivered well and his explanations were easily understood. He added value by providing materials and updates from the labour department.
[Amardeep] is friendly and able to deliver information and answer questions in simple understandable sentences.
[Amardeep]provides a well thought-out legal opinion relating to the matters on which we engaged his firm.
[Amardeep] has good communication skills and patient in dealing with clients’ queries.
[Amardeep] understands clients’ needs. Always available to explain consequences clearly with knowledge in clients’ best interests.
[Hooi Ping] has excellent communication and ability to meet deadlines.
Hooi Ping is very responsive and presents her advice in a clear and careful manner.
[Hooi Ping] is extremely responsive, with deep case knowledge. Provides clear, implementable advice, irrespective of queries and timings.
MALAYSIA > PROJECTS AND ENERGY TIER 1
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The team were well organised and aligned with customers’ needs. They proposed well-laid plans with clear expectations from each individual involved. Also, they quickly grasped the issues, and prepared plans and strategies to move forward.
Their drafting turnaround was excellent. They understood the more complex concepts of completion and valuation, and were able to reflect this well in the agreements.
Steven Tee understands our commercial position and is able to draft some of the more complex related provisions very well. His turnaround time is quick and his negotiation is excellent.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
Good coordination and planning skills.
Clear communication skills, especially in explaining legal matters to people without a legal background.
Very focused on the project at hand.
Ability to understand issues within short period of time, especially on technical/engineering matters.
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill understands our business and industry well and is able to apply this knowledge to the various issues at hand.’’
[Crystal] is good at communication and networking with clients. Fully understands the client's requirements and expectations. Very responsive and efficient.
Asialaw Profiles 2023/2024
Good time management. Laid out plans and timelines.
Anticipated future issues and made provision and backup plans to address them.
[Chee Yong] is very attentive and has a great ability to grasp and understand any issues presented to him quickly. He is able to provide an objective view of each situation and this made it easy for us to decide on the next steps along the adjudication process.
[Crystal] is very attentive to the client and able to provide good result despite tight deadlines.
MALAYSIA > REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION TIER 1
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
LHAG portray a very high standard of professionalism and their vast knowledge and experience make the client feel comfortable working with them.
LHAG has very good communication skills to introduce Malaysia’s legal requirements and practices in a simple and clear way, with support in English and Chinese.
Bella's insights in handling complex requests from the client are extremely smart.
Bella is able to respond and advise us promptly on all of our land dealings.
The solicitors at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill are very knowledgeable and know how to properly strategise the case.
From partner to associate level, they work in a harmonised way to get the best results out of any tasks.
Steven is very knowledgeable and experienced in construction-related matters.
Darshendev is an absolutely fantastic lawyer who works exceptionally hard and is extremely practical. He is a pleasure to work with.
Darshendev is easy to work with, responsive and knowledgeable.
Crystal is very dedicated and knowledgeable about the case.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
This team is highly responsive and very commercial, providing quick, efficient, in-depth analysis across the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. It is also a strong and well-balanced team that provides strategic advice.
Detail-oriented, good communicator, experienced.
[Ai Ting] is very committed and always there for you.
[Darshendev] is adaptive, accommodating and provides solution-oriented advice. He is also an outstandingly bright lawyer who is immensely hard-working, with great acumen and commercial sense.
Asialaw Profiles 2023/2024
High level of professionalism and experience.
The firm was very thorough in their review, regularly providing prompt updates, explaining each stage and providing necessary guidance. They broke down complex matters, allowing us to understand and make decisions.
LHAG (Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill)’s lawyers are very attentive to their client and always provide a quick response. Despite the tight timeline, they provided sound and well-rounded legal advice.
LHAG has a pretty responsive, dedicated, highly skilled team of lawyers.
[Ai Ting] is extremely dedicated and prompt in responding to any queries. Her advice is clear and precise.
[Ai Ting] is very responsible, detailed and dedicated.
[Darshendev] is experienced, smart, friendly and client-oriented.
[Darshendev] has sharp legal acumen, perseverance and commitment.
We have known Darshendev since 2017, when our company engaged LHAG to enforce a trade arbitration award at Malaysia’s High Court. We love working with competent lawyers that have strong commercial awareness – and Dev is the man for us. It is fairly difficult to find a competent lawyer to truly understand the complexity of palm oil business, even though the palm oil industry is contributing 6% of Malaysia’s national GDP. In this respect, Dev knows our business and the industry very well; often he can give excellent advice with a comprehensive rationale. He is capable of providing us with understanding from both legal and commercial perspective, and able to convey it simply and efficiently. On top of that, Dev is client-driven, solution-oriented and responsive. As a client, we always want our lawyer to stay focus in all decisions and put effort into what is in the best long-term interests of our company. Often Dev is goes beyond our expectations. He is a hardworking lawyer that is willing to fight every single bit of the way for us.
MALAYSIA > ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION TIER 2
MALAYSIA > BANKING AND FINANCE TIER 2
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s team has impressive depth and breadth of skilled members who cover multiple areas, providing a comprehensive approach to problem-solving and ensuring success in different projects. They show great analytical skills and approach challenges with a systematic and strategic mindset.
Megat is well versed in matters related to Islamic and conventional banking and finance as he has the experience and the expertise required.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
Strong and experienced litigation team. Partners are reputable. Sound legal knowledge and strong business acumen, giving valuable and balanced legal advice. Very responsive and service-oriented.
MALAYSIA > CAPITAL MARKETS TIER 2
‘The associates and partners of LHAG are exceptionally accommodating, and the projects are timely delivered.’
MALAYSIA > CORPORATE AND M&A TIER 2
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill team are well versed in the law and business practices. They go above and beyond to identify what’s relevant to the client’s issue to ensure everything works smoothly.
The team are knowledgeable in handling M&A transactions and able to provide quick legal advice on complex matters.
Mr Tay is detail-focused and sharp in resolving legal issues. He is able to identify dispute matters and provide effective advice as well as solutions. His vast commercial exposure and corporate background enable him to provide good legal services to clients.
Tay Weng Hwee is experienced in M&A transactions and always able to provide commercially viable legal advice to the client promptly.
MALAYSIA > TAX TIER 2
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The team at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has always been more than capable to assist with our complex litigation matters and provides sound technical advice throughout.
The promptness of Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s responses, their clear and concise communication, and willingness to answer our questions have been commendable.
Nitin Nadkarni has extraordinary breadth of experience.
Jason is very supportive and hard-working to assist us with the subject matter.
Jason gives strong confidence to his clients, which makes them feel that they are in great care.
Chris is a very helpful individual who is proactive in updating the client on the progress of the engagement.
Chris is very reliable and hard-working, with an extraordinary breadth of experience.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
The team did an excellent job in ensuring all our bases were covered for the purposes of the dispute. The drafting of the cause papers was excellent and conveyed the company's facts very succinctly. The team also ensured to constantly follow up with the counterparty and matters were handled very promptly without delay at all.
[Jason] has strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ethical and professional conduct.
[Jason] demonstrated the ability to identify and analyse properly legal issues that arise and come up with proper solutions. Overall quality of work and output meets expectation.
[Chris] is a good communicator. Manages the matter at hand well and without any delay. Receptive to feedback and answers queries immediately and succinctly.
Asialaw Profiles 2023/2024
Dato’ Nitin, who led the team from LHAG, was instrumental in helping us apply their review from a practical perspective. This gave us a clearer idea of the strengths or weaknesses of an argument that could be presented."
Dato’ Nitin is always available even for quick free calls, providing direct and clear responses.
MALAYSIA > INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TIER 3
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
I always feel very comfortable with the team, since they have a perfect blend of youth and experience. They are extremely thorough in their research and always respond to any queries I may have.
They are very committed and responsive. They have always given more than what we expected.
Chng Keng Lung is a pleasure to deal with from both a professional and personal level.
He consistently demonstrates strong leadership and always ensures that his team provides a timely response and gives assistance beyond our needs. He is excellent with communication skills.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
Provides alternative perspectives and solutions.
Advises on intellectual property matters in a swift and prompt manner, while making sure that the quality is up to par.
Efficient and practical advice. Understands the client’s needs very well. Cost-effective. Approachable. Great service.
[Lung] responds to our queries and requests in a very prompt manner, while making sure that the responses are of high quality. He delegates work very well to his team, and makes sure that his team conducts work within the deadline requested by us.
[Lung] Understands needs very well. Very practical. Provides a lot of comfort to the client.
[Lung] Knows legal IP landscape very well. Able to provide clear views and actionable items.
[Lung] is able to assist the trademark search and trademark registration well.
[Lung] is able to give suggestions and solutions for issues during trademark registration.
[Lung] tries to help us achieve our business objectives professionally and ethically.
Asialaw Profiles 2023/2024
[Lung] is always available, transparent and willing to listen, demonstrating professionalism and personability.
MALAYSIA > TMT (INCLUDING FINTECH) TIER 3
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
The Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill team are able to provide advice in a manner that is both understandable and succinct, since they have in-depth knowledge of the nature of the business and commercial issues we face.
The team is able to grasp the issues quickly and go to the heart of the matter.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
Prompt communications, clever use of technology, telco technology knowledge which allows for easy communication with the lawyers and drawing up strategies.
[Vijay] is an expert who is knowledgeable, resourceful, calm, available and accessible.
[Vijay] is effective in preparation, clear and persuasive court documents.
[Vijay] is a good analytical and logical arguments in defence.
Asialaw Profiles 2023/2024
Our experience with this team has been extraordinarily commendable, primarily because of their unmatched expertise in the telecommunications sector. The team’s turnaround times have been equally impressive. They have consistently provided swift responses, regardless of the complexity or scale of our queries. To summarise, this team of solicitors has demonstrated a distinctive blend of industry knowledge, legal expertise, and client service that is truly professional.
They assisted us by providing great advice in relation to the current law and guidelines. They also did seminars by sharing their experiences with their clients.
G Vijay Kumar’s communication stands out. He provides his advice in a manner that is both understandable and succinct.
[Vijay] has accurate identification of facts and ability to collect evidence.
[Vijay] has familiarity with our business and operational model.
[Vijay] is willing to share with his clients his experience and knowledge of what he has encountered or managed.
[Vijay] demonstrated deep knowledge, reliability and ability to meet demanding timelines, providing clear and succinct advice, showing vast expertise, industry knowledge and professional client service.”
