Daniel & Wong is a boutique firm specialising in commercial, civil, and corporate disputes. Led by ‘formidable’ Daniel J. Albert, who focuses on fraud, insolvency, and corporate and shareholder disputes, the practice also handles liquidation matters. The team is regularly engaged by a range of local and foreign clients to act on derivative actions and oppression petitions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The greatest strength of Daniel & Wong are its people. The organisation comprises of young and energetic young lawyers who are very proactive and knowledgeable. They are very prepared, meticulous and thorough in preparing all the documents for the cases.'
  • 'Daniel J Albert and Brian Yee Hong Keet are one of the main reasons we keep going back to Daniel & Wong. They are some of the few lawyers who listen to their client's opinions and at the same time provide some of the best plausible advice and opinions.'
  • 'Very well put together, cohesive, and able to respond in a timely manner.'
  • 'Daniel J Albert is a rising star and is able to present solutions that are both legally sound and practically applicable.'
  • 'The team has a good grasp of their clients' commercial priorities, and legal approaches are tailored to suit the client.'
  • 'Daniel J Albert manages the clients' expectations well and he is meticulous in mapping out legal strategies.'
  • 'The firm is results-oriented and has very competent lawyers.'
  • 'Daniel J Albert has the gift of making clients feel at ease no matter how difficult a position they are in. He is thorough in his work and rarely acts without a firm plan in mind. That, combined with his wit, makes him a formidable opponent.'

Key clients

  • University of Nottingham UK
  • Compagnie Des Bauxites De Guinee
  • Boke Service Company
  • Supermax Global Co Ltd
  • All Impex Pte Ltd
  • Landasan Kapital (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Barium Selat Sdn Bhd
  • Sing Lian Sdn Bhd [in Liquidation]
  • Murna Jaya Development Berhad
  • Syarikat V.K. Kalyanasundram Sdn Bhd
  • Millennium Residences Sdn Bhd
  • Millennium Land Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

  • Instructed by one of the world's largest asset management firms to act for an entity under their investment management in a complex bond related investment dispute.
  • Appointed to act for Compagnie Dex Bauxites De Guinee & an associated Belgian incorporated entity in pursuing a civil fraud suit in Malaysia arising from a push-payment fraud scheme, and to seek urgent injunctive freezing and tracing orders.
  • Appointed to act for the University of Nottingham (UK) in respect of a number of contentious and non-contentious matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel J. Albert

Other key lawyers

Brian Yee Hong Keet