Praised by clients for being ‘intellectually impressive’, Malik Imtiaz Sarwar’s specialist disputes practice undertakes high value and complex commercial and civil disputes, often representing high-profile clients in commercial fraud, communications, and telecoms-related disputes. The ’exceptional’ Malik Imtiaz Sarwar advises both domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of litigation. The ‘highly reliable and responsible’ Lim Yvonne handles commercial disputes, and the ’incredibly hardworking’ Khoo Suk Chyi focuses on cases concerning administrative law. Wong Ming Yen is a key contact within the team.
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‘Quality boutique litigation practice that does intellectually honest and rigorous work, with a dedication to each client.’
‘I have worked with Malik Imtiaz and Yvonne Lim. They are smart, honest, hardworking lawyers who advance sound legal arguments and are super easy to work with. Imtiaz has deep expertise and adept at navigating non-legal commercial or political issues that a client may face in a particular dispute. Yvonne is highly reliable and responsible.’
‘Highly effective dispute resolution practice, led by practitioners with a wealth of experience in practice in Malaysia.’
‘Malik Imtiaz Sarwar is an outstanding advocate and advisor. He provides strategic and astute advice, drawing on his wealth of experience in practice in Malaysia.'
‘The team are able to provide quick and reliable legal advice and assistance. They are very good at breaking down complex factual and legal problems and getting to the crux of the issue.’
‘Malik Imtiaz himself is an exceptional and brilliant lawyer.'
- 'Yvonne Lim is a rising star, in my mind. Her analytical abilities are exceptional.'
- 'Khoo Syuk Chi is incredibly hard working. I was impressed at how she was able to dissect and present the complex facts of a document intensive litigation very quickly.’
Key clients
- JP Morgan (Suisse)
- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd
- Berjaya Land Berhad
- Econpile (M) Sdn Bhd
- Dagang NeXchange Berhad
- Dahlia Dhaima binti Abdullah
- Dato' Sri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow
- Nik Elin Zurina binti Nik Abdul Rashid
- MyTeksi Sdn Bhd, Grabcar Sdn Bhd, Grab Inc.
- Ng Yee Hong
- Leigh Day
Work highlights
- Representing JP Morgan (Suisse) in challenging the jurisdiction of the Malaysian court over the client in respect of a claim filed by 1MDB for dishonest assistance in relation to breaches of fiduciary duties by the 1MDB’s former director and employee.
- Acting for Berjaya Land in a dispute concerning a project to build a new racecourse, in addition to sporting and equestrian facilities.
- Represented Econpile in two appeals relating to an application for stay of an adjudication decision pursuant to S16 of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012, where the Federal Court ruled in the client’s favour.
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