The disputes practice at Rahmat Lim & Partners engages with an array of clients including financial institutions, large corporations, creditors, and liquidators. Boasting a diverse caseload, the firm regularly handles corporate and shareholder disputes, banking transactions, and probate and administrative matters. The team is jointly led by Jack Yow and Chong Yee Leong, who are well-versed in industrial relations litigation, and international arbitration work, respectively. Allen Choong is a notable member of the group and represents clients in energy, engineering, and infrastructure disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team's cross-border capabilities and knowledge on how to capitalise on strategic partnerships is valuable.'
  • 'Chong Boon Leong is a very calm person and is very effective in conveying his points.'
  • 'The firm has a good reputation, a rich structure and international vision, and has rich experience in the field of dispute litigation. The team members are very professional and are able to respond efficiently to customers' demands.'
  • 'The team is very reliable, responsive, and accommodating to tight timelines.'
  • 'Out of the box legal strategies and a dedicated team of lawyers.'
  • 'Jack Yow is very responsive and provides sound advice. He is also very experienced and knowledgeable.'

Work highlights

  • Acted for CIMB Bank in defending a claim of damages for RM25bn for loss of opportunities.
  • Acted for the majority creditors of the Sapura Energy group of companies in the winding up proceedings of Sapura Project Services.
  • Acting for Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia in a suit commenced by Formis Network Services before the High Court, in respect of the termination of a contract.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jack Yow, Chong Yee Leong

Other key lawyers

Chong Boon Leong, Yap Yeow Han, Kwong Chiew Ee