Regarded by clients as a ‘top boutique contentious practice’, Sanjay Mohan represents Malaysian developers and contractors in an array of complex corporate, construction, and insolvency disputes. Power plant, engineering, and energy litigation also form the firm’s workflow. The group is co-led by Sanjay Mohanasundaram, a specialist in construction litigation, with strengths in shareholder issues, alongside Gobinath Karuppan, who is well-versed in commercial litigation, insurance, and land disputes. Choon Hon Leng covers cases relating to the telecoms and pharmaceuticals sectors, Saheran Suhendran focuses on restructuring and insolvency disputes, and Adam Lee’s scope of work includes probate, tax, and insurance claims.
Testimonials
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‘The top boutique contentious practice in Malaysia by far.’
‘Sanjay is the leader for litigation and arbitration, particularly for complex construction and infrastructure disputes.’
‘The team at Sanjay Mohan is able to provide practical and sound advice, tailored to client's business and particular industry.’
‘Sanjay Mohanasundram is a knowledgeable practitioner, with extensive experience in dispute resolution.'
‘Sanjay has a good eye in deciding which legal strategy to pursue.’
'The team led by Sanjay Mohan is dynamic and hardworking, quickly understanding the case and wasting no time in formalising an appropriate efficient strategy to present the case.'
'Sanjay Mohan as principle leads by example on every file with good client care and attention no matter how large or small the matter. This is the advantage of a boutique firm.'
'Large team specialising in construction and infrastructure disputes and arbitration, led by the very able Sanjay Mohan.'
Key clients
- Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd
- Pharmaniaga Berhad
- Hong Leong Industries Berhad
- MKH Berhad
- Tialoc Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Wawasan Rajawali Sdn Bhd
- Summit View Development Sdn Bhd
- Tan Gay Beng
- MCC Overseas (M) Sdn Bhd
- Bludream City Development Sdn Bhd
- Malaysia Building Society Berhad
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- Lion Pacific Sdn Bhd
- Sapura Energy Berhad
- Sycal Berhad
- Arul Kanda Kandasamy
- KTCC Mall Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Acting for Country Heights Holding against a state government entity, in a shareholder dispute amounting to RM455m.
- Defending Sunway Construction in a RM700m dispute in relation to trespass and nuisance.
- Acting for AirAsiaX in the first airline debt restructuring scheme in Malaysia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sanjay Mohanasundaram, Gobinath Karuppan