Mehala Marimuthoo
Shook Lin & BokShook Lin & Bok acts for employers in disputes brought by employees alleging unfair dismissal and pursuing claims against employees wherein gross misconduct or fraud is being claimed, in addition handling disputes surrounding the alleged wrongful registration of trade unions. Key sectors of expertise include oil and gas, broadcasting and manufacturing. Mehala Marimuthoo, who is praised as ‘committed in safeguarding clients’ interests’, jointly leads the team alongside Romesh Abraham.
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- 'The team provides comprehensive advice on each legal issue. They are consistent with best industry practices.'
- 'Mehala Marimuthoo, from the very start, was attentive to all our queries and advised us on arising legal issues and addressed our concerns. She was approachable and gave us the necessary comfort in managing and mitigating legal risk and exposure in our employment-related matters.'
- 'Mehala Marimuthoo is committed in safeguarding clients' interests, which is reflected in her attention-to-detail.'
- 'Quick, reliable, friendly and professional as a team.'
- 'Mehala Marimuthoo serves as our primary labour lawyer. She not only comprehends the legal cases at hand but has also invested time into understanding our business intricacies, operations and staff.'
- 'Mehala Marimuthoo's responsiveness and concentrated approach stands out, as she clearly dedicates ample time to preparing well in advance for cases. Her professionalism is remarkable, and she upholds strong ethical standards in her role.'
Key clients
- HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas)
- Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd
- Guocera Tile Industries Meru Sdn Bhd
- RHB Bank Berhad
- Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd
- AmBank (M) Berhad
- Edra Power Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
- Hong Leong Manufacturing Group Sdn. Bhd.
Work highlights
- Represented HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in defending its dismissal of eight executives who signed a petition to remove the Company’s CEO from his position.
- Represented Ambank (M) Bhd, defending its dismissal of an employee who was subjected to a Performance Improvement Plan of 19 months, considering whether the PIP that was carried out constitutes sufficient guidance and assistance for the claimant to improve his performance.
- Represented RHB Bank Berhad in defending its dismissal of an employee who had performed numerous fictitious cash deposit transactions into the bank’s customer’s account before the actual receipt of cash from the customer to facilitate the clearance of cheques issued by the customer.
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Romesh Abraham, Mehala Marimuthoo