Southeast Asia - Malaysia

Raja, Darryl & Loh

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On the dispute resolution front, the team at Raja, Darryl & Loh portray strong experience in civil and commercial litigation cases at all levels of court. The department, which is led by NG Sai Yeang who advises on civil and corporate disputes, is regularly involved in banking, contract, and industrial relations matters. Acting for a broad array of clients from industries including automotive, construction, manufacturing, and technology, the practice is also recognised for its specialism in tax and intellectual property concerns. Raja Eileen Soraya is noted for her work on medico-legal and dento-legal cases, while Mark La Brooy and Ooi Huey Miin are notable members of the group.

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Key clients

  • The Edge Media Group
  • Medical Protection Society
  • Malayan Banking Bhd
  • United Overseas Bank (M) Berhad
  • Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya
  • Heineken Malaysia Bhd
  • Coutts & Co

Work highlights

  • Represented United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) and succeeded in obtaining confirmation from the Federal Court that the bank's consolidation of accounts was simply an accounting exercise and, in the context of bankruptcy proceedings, does not create a security over the debt owed by the judgment debtor in his capacity as a guarantor to other credit facilities.
  • Acted for Health Digital Technologies and obtained a High Court order to quash a decision by the Pharmacy Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Health against the client.
  • Successfully represented a doctor and TV personality in the Court of Appeal, where the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court order arising from contempt proceedings and upheld the ordinary rights of the public to criticise the judiciary in good faith.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ng Sai Yeang

Other key lawyers

Raja Eileen Soraya, Mark La Brooy, Ooi Huey Miin