Lim Chee Wee
Lim Chee Wee PartnershipReputed for its depth of expertise in the competition and antitrust arena, Lim Chee Wee Partnership is frequently engaged by the Malaysia Competition Commission to advise on cartels and abuse of dominant position. Kwan Will Sen leads the practice and is an expert in the field, advising on competition disputes and representing clients at all levels of the Malaysian courts. The firm also calls upon the senior expertise of Lim Chee Wee, who advises oil and gas and regulator clients on fraud and internal investigations. Muayyad Khairulmaini is a go-to advisor for regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Lim Chee Wee Partnership is one of the few legal firms actively involved in 'Antitrust and competition' enforcement and litigation in Malaysia. ’
- 'LCWP also has the ability to analyse complex competition and non-competition law issues and provide advice that is highly practical.'
‘LCWP are well organised, always keep to deadlines, keep us up to date with the progress of our cases and provide prompt responses to our queries. Throughout our engagement, I have worked closely with Lim Chee Wee and Kwan Wil Sen.'
- 'Special mention for Lim Chee Wee, who has a remarkable ability to analyse complex competition and non-competition law issues and provide advice that is highly practical. He is always mindful of the underlying enforcement policy aspect of a case and helps to convey this to the judges through his superb advocacy skills and knowledge of the judges.'
- 'A special mention for Kwan Will Sen, who understands the complex intricacy of competition law, economics and administrative law. He sees not just the immediate issue, but gives considered advice that is highly practical from an enforcer’s point of view.'
‘The competition team at Lim Chee Wee Partnership has proven to be the best in the competition law arena. ’
‘Dato Lim Chee Wee, Kwan Will Sen and Muayyad Khairulmaini are commendable advocate and solicitors who know competition law inside and out.'
Key clients
- Malaysia Competition Commission
Work highlights
- Acted for the Malaysia Competition Commission against Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia in the landmark decision on anti-competitive agreements and cartels, in applying for judicial review against the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decisions in the appellate Courts.
- Acted for Malaysia Competition Commission against Dagang Net in the landmark decision on abuse of dominant position involving a penalty of more than RM10m before the Competition Appeal Tribunal and the High Court.
- Acted for Malaysia Competition Commission against PIAM and 22 insurers in the anti-competitive agreements involving a penalty of RM130m.
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Kwan Will Sen
Lim Chee Wee PartnershipPractice head
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Kwan Will Sen