The real estate practice at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill handles property transactions and real estate disputes. Acting on the transactional side, the team advises lenders, borrowers, and investors across acquisitions and disposals of various property interests. Tay Weng Hwee leads the real estate team and acts for domestic and foreign nationals on real estate transactions involving joint ventures and development mandates, while Bella Chu Chai Yee advises on the acquisition and disposal of property. The construction team, led by ‘exceptionally brilliant’ Nitin Nadkarni, handles complex construction, engineering, and infrastructure disputes across a varied range of sectors. Darshendev Singh is singled out for his adeptness at litigating cross-border construction matters.
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‘An efficient team that delivers strategic solutions fused with great understanding of industry norms and practices.’
‘The LHAG team is proactive and offers sound advice.’
‘The team has many highly-regarded and reputable legal minds, particularly for arbitration and litigation.’
‘LHAG has always been a good support for us and specifically to the real estate team, they demonstrated deep knowledge of Malaysian real estate law and provided invaluable guidance throughout the process. They were proactive in addressing any issues that arose, always keeping our best interests in mind.’
‘The team is responsive, professional and well informed on the matters at hand. Nitin Nadkarni is an exceptionally brilliant legal mind.’
‘A dedicated team who are able to offer commercially practical solutions tailored to every situation.'
‘Darshendev Singh has vast expertise and nuanced understanding of key areas of law. What sets Darshendev apart is his commitment to understanding and prioritising their clients' needs.'
‘Our experience with the firm has been outstanding. The recent arbitration case involving detailed metallurgical matters was handled with exceptional expertise and professionalism. The team's ability to manage complex technical details and provide thorough support was remarkable.'
Key clients
- PEC Powercon Sdn Bhd
- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan
- Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
- GDS Holdings Limited
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Nitin Nadkarni
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Bella Chu Chai Yee
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillNext Generation Partners
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Darshendev Singh
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillPractice head
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Tay Weng Hwee, Nitin Nadkarni