Distinguished by its popularity with multinational clients, Rahmat Lim & Partners’ scope of work includes commercial, banking, and corporate disputes. The firm regularly undertakes matters concerning shareholder issues, employment cases, and contentious insolvency and restructuring. The group is jointly led by the ‘meticulous’ Jack Yow, who focuses on corporate and industrial relations cases, and Chong Yee Leong, a key contact for in the international arbitration space with a focus on power and energy matters. Arbitrator Chong Boon Leong covers international investment and commercial disputes, and Yap Yeow Han represents financial institutions at all levels of Malaysian court. Kwong Chiew Ee advises on fraud litigation and asset tracing proceedings, while Abd Azim Bin Abd Razak handles infrastructure disputes.
Testimonials
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‘RLP’s practice stands out due to its comprehensive and client-focused approach, which seamlessly integrates deep industry expertise with innovative legal solutions. The team's strengths lie in its multidisciplinary capabilities, exceptional client service, and a commitment to delivering tailored solutions that address specific business needs. Unlike other firms, RLP combines legal proficiency with strategic business insight.'
- 'The team at RLP is distinguished by its broad expertise across various legal domains, especially in dispute resolution, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Their lawyers are not only highly skilled in their respective fields but also possess a profound understanding of the industries they serve. This dual capability allows them to offer nuanced advice that aligns with the commercial realities of their clients’ businesses.'
‘The individuals I worked with at RLP, particularly Kwong Chiew Ee, stand out for their exceptional dedication, expertise, and client-centric approach. Kwong Chiew Ee, in particular, exemplifies the qualities that differentiate RLP from its competitors. She is detail-oriented and possesses an impressive commercial sense, enabling her to provide nuanced and practical legal advice that aligns with our business objectives.’
‘They are very experienced in the case matters and the way they challenge matters is excellent. I would highly recommend them again and again.’
‘I have been working with Kwong Chiew Ee on several matters and she is always a pleasure to collaborate with. She is very knowledgeable about the law, particularly on insolvency issues, and has a lot of practical experience appearing before the courts. This gives her useful insights on how certain judges prefer arguments to be run, etc. She is my preferred go-to as counsel for Malaysian disputes.’
‘Jack Yow is meticulous in preparing solid and persuasive arguments in court and consistently impresses us.'
‘They are very knowledgeable, responsive and pro-active in meeting clients' needs and beyond. They are also able to come up with commercial solutions.’
‘Jack Yow is very experienced and knowledgeable, and able to propose very practical solutions. He is also very responsive to questions raised, and readily available to take calls.’
Work highlights
- Acted for Sapura Energy and 22 of its subsidiaries in the group’s scheme of arrangement proceedings, which involved restructuring of debts in the approximate amount of RM12bn.
- Acted for Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia in a suit commenced by Formis Network Services, before the High Court of Malaysia, regarding the termination of a contract for the supply, implementation, training, support, and maintenance of the client’s Core Registry Solution.
- Acted for City of London Investment Management Company in a case concerning the shareholding limit of closed-end funds.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jack Yow, Chong Yee Leong