Skrine
Client SatisfactionSkrine is skilled at handling cases involving loan and security documentation, Islamic finance and the representation of offshore lenders in financial mandates. With an impressive client roster including leading domestic banks, the group is co-led by Lim Koon Huan and Claudia Cheah, who is also proficient in banking disputes. Sharifah Shafika Alsagoff concentrates on restructurings, project bonds, and retail and corporate Islamic finance, while Lee Ai Hsian handles foreign lending and syndicated loan facilities. Aufa Radzi advises on the recovery of retail and corporate credit facilities.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent banking team that are responsive to their clients' needs.’
‘Always available to ensure that timelines are met. Very practical approach to files.’
- 'The Team has vast experience which allows them to foresee the potential legal and commercial implications of cases. ’
‘The firm is well organised and able to turn around (or advise) on case(s) in a timely manner with sound advice.'
‘Claudia - she always makes herself available to have important discussion despite her very busy schedule. She is always very logical in her approach and offers sound advice to clients.’
Key clients
- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank)
- Maybank Group
- Agro Captive Takaful Limited
- HSBC Group
- Hong Leong Bank Group
- CIMB Bank Group
- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad
- Bank Muamalat Malaysia
- Prokhas Asset Management Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Successfully defended HSBC Amanah Berhad in a protracted court action brought by a landowner for alleged fraud and forgery, and negligence by the bank in the creation of land charges.
- Represented Malayan Banking Berhad and successfully obtained judgment against the Government of Malaysia for post-receivership funding extended to a borrower in liquidation and under receivership.
- Assisted Agro Captive Takaful in drafting various template documents.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claudia Cheah, Lim Koon Huan