Zain & Co garners praise for its ‘strategic approach and diverse expertise’ in the dispute resolution department, where the team advises a range of statutory bodies, public listed companies, and Malaysian corporations. The group’s workload spans civil and commercial disputes and corporate litigation, including schemes of arrangement and capital reductions. The practice is collectively led by the ’highly competent’ Anita Sockalingam, who advises plantation companies and property developers, Vatsala Ratnasabapathy, who is lauded for her ‘exceptional insights’ when handling construction litigation and arbitration, Kok Su Ann, a key contact for land acquisition matters, and Sharmini Durai, who concentrates on labour disputes. Dennis Khong is recommended for his ’proactive approach’ and handles matters concerning breach of trust and defamation, while Raneesha Thayalan is well-versed in property and insolvency litigation.
Testimonials
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‘The firm possesses exceptional skills for handling sophisticated contentious matters in a delicate jurisdiction such as Malaysia. In particular, Vatsala Ratnasabapathy is an extremely qualified and competent professional, capable to provide the most competent advice both at a strategy and operative level.’
‘Vatsala Ratnasabhapaty: excellent competence, sophisticated handling of delicate matters and responsive approach to the client's needs.’
Key clients
- Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Work highlights
- Acting for a Malaysian subsidiary of a Chinese construction company in resisting an action to challenge charges created by the employer in favour of the client, as security for monies owed to the client.
- Represented a plantation landowner in the High Court in a case concerning a consolidated land reference, where a RM12m increase in compensation was awarded to the client.