The litigation practice at boutique firm Daniel & Wong advises on a wide range of commercial, corporate, and civil matters, ranging from defamation proceedings and insolvency claims to conspiracy-related disputes. With expertise in civil and corporate fraud and liquidations, the group is led by ‘formidable’ Daniel J. Albert, who is ably supported by the ’thorough’ Nicholas Yap Chun Yew.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team led by Daniel Albert is formidable in its ability not only to strategise complex litigation but is also always prepared to meet the unexpected and thrive.’

  • ‘Dynamic and commercially savvy lawyers.’

  • ‘Daniel is very focused on the client's objective and very sharp in analysing the legal and factual issues arising in a dispute.’

  • ‘Nicholas Yan is very thorough with the work and looks at all angles to offer the best advice.’

  • 'Always on top of the matter. Able to give constructive advice that is not limited to the legal but encompasses the commercial as well.'

  • 'This is a specialist firm comprising of a highly proficient and dynamic team of lawyers led by Daniel Albert. Based on my experience, they are able to provide effective, proficient and efficient legal support in complex matters in a timely manner.'

  • 'Daniel Albert and his team are able to comprehend and distil complex issues and provide strategically effective advice or solutions to the matter. Additionally, they have proven themselves to be able to deliver the required assistance under pressure.'

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]
  • Syarikat V.K. Kalyanasundram Sdn Bhd
  • Millenium Residences Sdn Bhd
  • Millenium Land Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

  • Instructed by an asset management firm to act for an entity under its investment management in a complex bond-related investment dispute.
  • Appointed to act for a senior Malaysian statesman in defamation proceedings commenced by a former Prime Minister of Malaysia.
  • Acting for Compagnie Dex Bauxites De Guinee and an associated Belgian incorporated entity in pursuing a civil fraud suit in Malaysia, arising from a push-payment fraud scheme.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel J. Albert

Other key lawyers

Nicholas Yap Chun Yew