The team at Rahmat Lim & Partners is well regarded for its capabilities in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. Their client roster consists of local and international contractors, and government-linked companies that instruct the team across a vast array of sectors, including transportation, renewable energy and ports. The team advises across a spectrum of construction and engineering issues, including structuring of projects, as well as contract and project documentation. The team is led by a group of partners, with Chong Yee Leong providing energy-focused arbitration along with Kamilah Kasim, who is a well regarded dispute resolution expert, while Dzuhairi bin Jaafar Thani leads the firm’s corporate practice with Chen Lee Won contributing expertise in handling transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A very knowledgeable team with both contentious and non-contentious experience.’

  • ‘Kamilah Kasim is always very responsive and a knowledgeable expert in this practice.’

  • ‘The team comprises young and energetic lawyers led by a remarkable senior lead. The team is knowledgeable in the subject matters of the industry, very responsive, meticulous and able to provide consultation and draft documents on the go which enables them to meet very tight deadlines.’

  • ‘Kamilah Kasim provides hands-on experience in dispute resolution in the drafting of contracts which always aims to secure the interests of the client taking into consideration appropriate risk allocation. She is articulate in dispensing advice, always ready to listen to gain in-depth understanding of the client's objectives, resilient in managing changes and always bounce back with better suggestions.’

  • ‘Flexible and easy to communicate with.’

  • 'The standout partner at Rahmat Lim & Partners is Kamilah Kasim. Her deep understanding of the energy landscape dynamics and her ability to position the client's interests at the forefront of the transaction make her exceptional.'

Work highlights

  • Advising Micron Memory Japan, K.K. on the development and construction of EUV-related facilities for the manufacturing of its next generation Dynamic Random Access Memory,the 1-gamma (1γ) node in Hiroshima.
  • Advising Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd on the design, construction and completion of the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit Project and reviewing and drafting project documentation including the conditions of contract.
  • Acting as project counsel to Cambodia Airport Investment Co. Ltd, the joint venture responsible for developing the new airport for Phnom Penh in the Kandal province.

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Chong Yee Leong, Kamilah Kasim, Dzuhairi bin Jaafar Thani, Chen Lee Won