Lee Shih
Managing Partner
Lim Chee Wee Partnership
More informationLim Chee Wee Partnership has demonstrable experience in international arbitration proceedings and commercial litigation and covers disputes across the full spectrum of commercial law. Frequently instructed by a range of local and international financial institutions and corporations, the department’s portfolio consists of corporate restructuring work, insolvency claims, contractual disputes, and fraud investigations. Lim Chee Wee, a specialist in the regulatory and fraud spheres, spearheads the practice alongside Lee Shih, an active player in the field of international arbitration and schemes of arrangement, and Kwan Will Sen, who is recognised for his know-how in aviation disputes and competition law.
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Testimonials
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- 'A hand-picked team of the best and the brightest. LCW Partnership epitomises the best that the profession has to offer. Their energetic team gives astute tactical advice at the pre-trial stage and gives 110% to present their client's very best case at the evidential hearing.'
- 'Lim Chee Wee knows everything and everyone there is to know and is rightly trusted by the tribunals. Kwan Will Sen is very bright.'
- 'The best in the class in Kuala Lumpur. They offer high quality products, are proactive, strategic, and responsive.'
- 'Lim Chee Wee and Lee Shih stand out as exceptional.'
- 'The team really tries to understand the uniqueness of each situation, instead of trying to treat it like a common occurrence or following a predetermined set path forward.'
- 'This firm is one of the best legal firms in the country. Their partners are extremely intelligent, experienced and personable, and they lead a dependable team. I have worked with legal firms in Malaysia and in the United Kingdom, and the work ethic and professional approach of LCW matches anything I have seen in either jurisdiction.'
- 'LCWP is a firm that is almost unrivalled in Malaysia for its understanding of the law and ability to help clients in a commercially sensible manner while maintaining a certain class in their conduct of litigation. They are one of the most forward-looking firms in the country and are adept at using technology to push matters forward.'
- 'Lee Shih is special as he knows his clients well. His technical competency is excellent. Kwan Will Sen is also technically competent to handle various legal matters and at the same time very accommodative to ensure clients will get the best service.'
Key clients
- MISC Bhd
- Top Glove Corporation
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
- Malaysia Competition Commission
- Securities Commission Malaysia
- Nam Cheong Limited
- Deloitte Corporate Solutions Sdn Bhd
- Johor Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted for Gumusut-Kakap Semi-Floating Production System Labuan Limited, a wholly-owned SPV of MISC Berhad in a more than RM2 billion claim arbitration.
- Acted for Toyota Tsusho (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and successfully obtained judgment for more than RM179 million in a cross-border fraud claim.
- Acting for NamCheong Limited, a Singaporean listed company, in its debt restructuring and ongoing scheme of arrangement.
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Lim Chee Wee, Lee Shih, Kwan Will Sen