Joyce Ong Kar Yee
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillExperienced in advising on the full-cycle of financed projects, Steven SY Tee heads up the projects and energy practice at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, which is highly regarded for its provision of ‘strategic and specific advice’ in complex matters. Its projects advisory work covers the inception, development and construction of large-scale and high-value projects for clients across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and renewables. The team also has experience acting as counsel in project dispute management and the negotiation of settlement agreements therein. The ’capable, dedicated and reliable’ Crystal Wong Wai Chin is a noteworthy member of the team who is noted as ‘highly skilled in construction disputes and arbitration’. Names to note include Dato’ Nitin Nadkarni, who became a consultant in the team in January 2023, and senior associate Joyce Ong Kar Yee.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great support in litigious matters in Malaysia, particularly in major solar projects.'
- 'Soh Zhen Ning is very knowledgeable and detail-oriented.'
- 'Clients appreciate that they provide strategic and specific advice instead of generic textbook answers.'
- 'Crystal Wong Wai Chin is highly-skilled in construction disputes and arbitration matters. She articulates her thoughts and advice very succinctly. Charissa Wong and Teh Wai Fung are responsive and meticulous in their work.'
- 'Very experienced and capable in complex disputes and abundantly equipped to assist the client in finding effective solutions to problems, drawing on their ingenuity, experience and profound mastery of the law.'
- 'Soh Zhen Ning is very attentive and has in-depth knowledge in relevant jurisdictions. He is efficient and always meets clients' expectations.'
- 'Crystal Wong Wai Chin is a very capable, dedicated and reliable lawyer.'
- 'Well-organised, client-centric and good at time management.'
Key clients
- DHL Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- MTD ACPI Engineering Berhad
Work highlights
- Acting for DHL Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in relation to its construction of a cargo warehouse building and ultimately serves to relocate its facility from Subang terminal to a build-to-suit airside facility at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Cargo Village.
- Representing MTD ACPI Engineering Berhad in long-running court proceedings against Gerbang Perdana Sdn Bhd where MTD is seeking its share of an ex gratia payment of RM154m GPSB received from the Government of Malaysia.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Steven SY Tee
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Crystal Wong Wai Chin
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven SY Tee