Clients come to ‘litigation powerhouse’ Cheah Teh & Su for assistance on an array of disputes, including corporate and commercial matters, shareholder disputes, property claims, and construction litigation. Teh Meng Teck, who is reputed for his ’impressive strategic thinking’, has ample experience in asset recovery and insolvency disputes. The ‘steady and focused’ S Sivaneindiren handles fraud, breach of contract, and restructuring matters, and Pang Kong Leng focuses on high-stakes commercial and tortious claims. Teh Eng Lay advises on nuisance and trespass disputes, and Peter Justin Skelchy concentrates on corporate rescue mechanisms. Nasema Jalaludheen is a key contact for banking disputes concerning Islamic loans, while Puteri Shehnaz Majid advises public listed companies on disputes concerning joint ventures and company law actions. All above named individuals collectively oversee the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This is a litigation powerhouse with clever strategic partners, a good capable bench of dedicated associates with an incredibly strong work ethic. They are good to work with.’

  • ‘The experience and strategic thinking of Teh Meng Teck is impressive, and his experience is second to none. The team is courteous respectful and pleasant to work with and after over 10 years working with these lawyers, I have only positive platitudes for the team and firm.’

  • ‘For complex assignments, they are able to assemble highly effective teams of individual lawyers who have particular skill sets and competencies which, when combined, deliver high quality legal solutions.’

  • ‘Full commitment. Vast experience across various industries and have in depth reach to case studies to support arguments. Very clear on approach and commendable client engagements.’

  • 'Constant engagement with us and very structured approach. We clearly understand facts and progress. Very strong in documenting and structuring legal dispute resolution matters.'
  • ‘Very broad range of specialties and very capable lawyers.’

  • ‘Mr. Teh Meng Teck brings with him a world of experience that makes the team very special to work with.’

  • 'The unique quality of the team is its focus on the case and how they view it from different perspectives.'

Key clients

  • Nautical Supreme Sdn Bhd
  • Stadco Sdn Bhd
  • Kong Kin Siong; Kong Kien Toon; Kong Lan Choon
  • Kong Siew Tiong Property Sdn Bhd
  • Perbadanan Pengurusan Marina Crescent
  • Protasco Berhad
  • Mesiniaga Berhad
  • My Airline Sdn Bhd
  • Edelteq Holdings Berhad
  • Chin Yong Keong
  • Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
  • Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad
  • MTD Capital Berhad
  • Raj Selva & Co

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented Mr Chin Yong Keong in a suit by the client’s ex-employer, Mi Technovation Berhad, for alleged breach of employment contract, abuse of process, and for allegedly making false and misleading statements in the Prospectus of Edelteq Holdings.
  • Represented Nautical Supreme in two appeals against the reported judgment of Jaya Sudhir Jayaram v Dato’ Seri Timor Shah Rafique & Ors and Another Case [2020], in a dispute that concerns shares in a joint venture.
  • Acted for Protasco Berhad in a claim for $27m against its former directors for fraud, conspiracy, and the breach of statutory and fiduciary duties.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Teh Meng Teck, S Sivaneindiren, Pang Kong Leng, Teh Eng Lay, Peter Justin Skelchy, Nasema Jalaludheen, Puteri Shehnaz Majid

Other key lawyers

Chok Zhin Theng, Rachel See Aimay