Raja, Darryl & Loh’s competition department is spearheaded by industry veteran Chew Phye Keat. Often acting for clients in the insurance, automotive, and telecoms industries, the firm frequently advises on issues concerning joint purchase arrangements, pre-merger notifications, and prospective collaborations with competitors. Senior associate Cheong Chun Yong serves as a valuable asset to the team and has displayed a particular strength in conducting due diligence and competition audits to ensure necessary compliance with the Malaysian law.
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Work highlights
- Advised a telecoms company in respect of its equity participation in Digital Nasional Berhad.
- Advised a manufacturing company on its collaboration with a competitor on a centralised purchasing system for the purchase of raw materials.
- Defending clients in the High Court on an alleged abuse of dominant position under competition law.
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Chew Phye Keat