The dispute resolution practice at Tay & Partners handles a wide array of matters, ranging from corporate fraud litigation to cases concerning construction, insurance, and shareholders’ disputes. Leonard Yeoh has significant experience at the trial and appellate courts, often representing blue-chip and multinational companies in banking and employment litigation. Yeoh leads the group alongside Cheah Soo Chuan, who undertakes cross-border disputes in relation to defamation and contractual claims. Caleb Sio often represents housing developers in contentious winding up proceedings and land disputes, while Khor Wei Wen concentrates on aviation and tortious claims.
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‘Collaborative approach.’
‘Cheah Soo Chuah and team. Very responsive and you can always expect effective legal solutions from them.’
‘Sufficient knowledge of Malaysian law, and good in collaboration.'
'Cheah Soo Chuan and Khor Wei Wen handle matters well.'
'Leonard Yeoh is one of the best lawyers we have ever engaged. He not only advises on the facts of matter but also prepares superb strategies and always advises in the best interest of the client including settlement options. Reliable, dependable, knowledgeable, sincere, timely responses, and attending urgencies, ensuring quality output.'
'Tay & Partners have dealt with many of our cases, from employment to critical project contract management issues including adjudication and arbitration and brought wins in 100% of cases. Very professional and dependable team. In a nutshell, you just brief the matter and leave it to them. Rest assured; you will be taken care of well.'
Key clients
- Country Garden Danga Bay
- AerCap Ireland Limited and Peregrine Aviation Charlie Limited
- Hyundai Co., Ltd.
- Lem Hock Wah, Lim Bee Bee, Lim Bee Choo
- Hitachi Sunway Information Systems Sdn Bhd
- Grohe Malaysia and Lixil Group Corporation
- FP Stencil Sdn Bhd
- Jetvalet Sdn Bhd
- AIG Ltd
- Berjaya Air Sdn Bhd
- Chailease International Financial Services Co Ltd
- UEM Sunrise Bhd
Work highlights
- Representing Country Garden Danga Bay in resisting 49 purchasers’ allegations of fraud and misrepresentation against the client, concerning condominium units at Country Garden in Johor.
- Advising AerCap Ireland on a dispute against Pakistan International Airlines, commencing court proceedings in Malaysia to apply for an injunction to seize and arrest an engine attached to a Boeing 777 aircraft.
- Acting for Hitachi Sunway Information Systems to commence High Court proceedings against a purchaser for a product lifecycle management software for late payment interest, and reject a counterclaim amounting to RM29m for misrepresentation, negligence, and breach of contract against Carsem Malaysia.
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Leonard Yeoh, Cheah Soo Chuan