Skrine
Skrine has a fine record in acting on multi-jurisdictional civil and commercial disputes, with their know-how also extending to intellectual property, construction, and banking litigation. Ivan Loo, who draws strengths from his experience in construction disputes, leads the team together with Koon Huan Lim, an expert in fraud and asset recovery matters. The department also houses Preetha Pillai, who has demonstrable experience in fraud and tax matters, Sharon Chong, who is particularly skilled in handling aviation disputes, and Khoo Guan Huat, a highly regarded litigator.
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Testimonials
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- 'Sharon Chong is efficient, has an in-depth legal knowledge of the subject matter, and is quick in responding.'
- 'Skrine is made up of experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work. They have a deep understanding of the law and the legal system, and they are experienced in a wide range of legal matters.'
- 'Sharon Chong stands out for her enthusiasm, incisive analysis of issues, and incredible commitment to the client. She is always a pleasure to work with.'
- 'The team works well together and is able to deal with all aspects of a litigated claim in house, including advocacy. The lawyers are also open to suggestions on strategy.'
- 'Highly skilled, efficient and pleasant to work with.'
- 'I would unequivocally recommend Hemalatha Parasa Ramulu for litigation in Malaysia.'
- 'The team, from the lawyers to the support staff are competent, efficient and is easy to deal with.'
- 'They are extremely efficient and very responsive.'
Key clients
- 1Malaysia Development Berhad and its subsidiaries
- The Customs and Tax Administration of The Kingdom of Denmark
- Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad
- Memang Perkasa Sdn Bhd
- Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd
- ING Bank NV and O.W. Bunker Far East (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- TS Global Network Sdn. Bhd.
- PT Sandipala Arthaputra
- HSBC Amanah (Malaysia) Berhad
- Airbus Helicopters Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad
- Treasury Wine Estates
- IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- AstraZeneca Sdn Bhd
- IFCI Limited (Confidential)
- Chevron Malaysia Limited
- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad
- Pacific & Orient Insurance Co Bhd (a member of the Pacific & Orient Group)
- 1. Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd|2. Johnson & Johnson|3. Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for Nuctech and Tsinghua University in dismissing two related long-standing appeals at the Court of Appeal, relating to a patent infringement and invalidation action.
- Representing 1MDB 4 of its subsidiaries in an action against the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, former Board members and former senior employees.
- Representing the Customs and Tax Administration of the Kingdom of Denmark, the plaintiff in a civil suit against Malaysian entities and officers to recover approximately MYR1bn.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ivan Loo, Koon Huan Lim