Skrine’s well-established practice is collectively led by Ivan Loo and Ashok Kumar Mahadev Ranai, who specialise in construction and infrastructure-related disputes, projects-focused Richard Khoo, and consultant Theresa Chong, who handles various project development matters. The firm has demonstrable expertise in handling large-scale property development projects, advising on agreements for rail infrastructure works, and helping clients navigate financial and regulatory concerns. Tatvaruban Subramaniam is a valuable member of the group and primarily focuses on construction and engineering disputes, as is Jesy Ooi, who frequently advises on the acquisition and disposal of properties.

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'While the team is knowledgeable in the law, they also take into consideration the commercial aspect and practicality of the matter, in order for parties to resolve the dispute promptly, while ensuring our interest is still protected.'
'Ivan Loo and Loshini Ramarmuty listen to and understand our issues well, giving us sound advice. They are very accessible and attentive to our matters.'
'A substantially strong team with centralised communication to avoid confusion. Flexible and nimble.'
'Ivan Loo is an expert in construction law, he gives clear and precise legal advice and puts forward options that are practical and coherent.'
'Shannon Rajan is very diligent, competent, and responsive. He provides thoughtful analysis for the best legal solutions for clients.'
'Everyone in the firm is knowledgeable, responsive, and friendly.'
'Jesy Ooi is a consummate professional who delivers consistent and timely advice.'
'Substantially strong team with centralised communication.'

Key clients

Insulet Corporation
Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia (EPF)
Hunza Properties (Gurney) Sdn Bhd, Hunza Properties
MCC Overseas (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Astana Modal Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of LBS Group
Dhaya Maju LTAT Sdn Bhd
Consortium of Sunway Construction Sdn. Bhd. and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2
Genting Malaysia Berhad (GenM)
Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

Acting for NEXTDC, Australia's leading data centre operator, in the setting up of its first international data centre (KL1) in Malaysia.
Advised the consortium of Sunway Construction Sdn. Bhd. and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 on the USD2.42bn construction of the Song Hau 2 Thermal Power Plant Project in Vietnam.
Representing Dhaya Maju LTAT Sdn Bhd (DM-LTAT) in a civil suit commenced against a third-party consultant where the claim is for the tort of inducing the Government of Malaysia to breach its construction contract with DM-LTAT by virtue of the consultant’s interference in the Government’s decision to terminate the contract on public interest grounds.