Lim Chee Wee
Lim Chee Wee PartnershipLim Chee Wee Partnership’s specialist disputes practice impresses clients with its capabilities in multijurisdictional judicial and arbitral cases. The ‘formidable team’ handles the full spectrum of work, with demonstrated expertise in fraud and asset recovery matters. The leadership trio comprises ’excellent strategist’ Lim Chee Wee, who frequently leads high-stakes commercial litigation, the ‘distinguished’ Lee Shih, a go-to for shareholder and restructuring and insolvency disputes, and Kwan Will Sen, who is recognised for his ’excellent tactical instincts’ when handling environmental, competition, and aviation litigation. Natalie Ker Si Min is recommended for her work in asset recovery claims, while Raphael Kok Chi Ren focuses on disputes in the tech and energy industries.
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Testimonials
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‘Lim Chee Wee Partnership is, no doubt, one of the leading experienced, restructuring lawyers in Malaysia that takes pragmatic and commercial approaches.’
‘Lee Shih and his team are not only experienced restructuring lawyers but also consistently stay abreast of legal developments. Their practical application of restructuring law coupled with commercial sense makes them standout choice for legal representation.’
‘Mr. Kwan Will Sen demonstrates excellent skillsets in navigating challenging legal conflicts and capability in presenting our cases in all aspects from the legal documentation, trial to oral submission.’
‘Kwan Will Sen is a standout lawyer. Excellent tactical instincts. Responsive client care.’
‘I have the opportunity to work with Will Sen. He is quick and smart. Solution oriented.’
‘I love working with the lawyers at Lim Chee Wee Partnership. They go about their work with not just pride, but with passion. There are not many law firms in Malaysia that can handle complex litigation with many moving parts and cross-jurisdictional challenges the way that LCWP can. The team they have assembled is a formidable one - some of the best legal minds I know in Malaysia.'
- 'Lim Chee Wee is an excellent strategist whose capability for strategising and organising the team to handle many moving parts and cross-border challenges on the file is awe-inspiring. His passion for his country is also extremely obvious from the way he talks about Malaysia.'
‘Lee Shih is well distinguished in the area of restructuring and insolvency industry. He is able to navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and efficiency, often exceeding expectations.’
Key clients
- 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)
- MISC Bhd
- Securities Commission Malaysia
- Malaysia Competition Commission
- Top Glove Corporation
- Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited, Thailand
Work highlights
- Acting for 1Malaysia Development Bhd in multi-billion US-dollar claim, as part of 1MDB’s global asset recovery efforts.
- Acting for Nam Cheong Limited in its debt restructuring and ongoing scheme of arrangement.
- Acting for Fajar Astoria in a shareholders’ dispute involving its interest in Hovid Berhad.
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Lee Shih
Lim Chee Wee PartnershipNext Generation Partners
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Kwan Will Sen
Lim Chee Wee PartnershipPractice head
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Lim Chee Wee, Lee Shih, Kwan Will Sen