Skrine’s tax department is led by Preetha Pillai, a ‘great lawyer and tactician’ who frequently handles tax disputes. The team is well-placed to advise on and represent clients in a full range of tax concerns, including sales and service tax, corporate matters, real property gains, and employment tax, in addition to stamp duty and customs duties. In addition, the practice aids its local and international roster of clients in navigating tax audits and investigations. Lim Koon Huan is a valuable member of the team and acts for exporters in anti-dumping and safeguard challenges, while Vijay Raj has acts for oil and gas company clients in disputing the imposition of rates.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team is excellent as to its expertise, and they provide very practical advice in a timely manner. Their responsiveness is always very good.'
  • 'Manshan Singh has a deep understanding of the issues at hand and always provides practical advice in a timely manner.'
  • 'The tax practice of the Skrine includes lawyers who have an extensive expertise on trade remedy investigation such as anti-dumping duties. This tax remedy practice is arguably the most reliable among Malaysian law firms.'
  • 'Manshan Singh is reliable and has deep knowledge of the Malaysian trade remedy practice.'
  • 'The practice is very much international focused and they work hand-in-glove with foreign lawyers in the pursuit of client's objectives. The team fully understands the complex dynamics of foreign courts and the limitations that this can pose.'
  • 'Preetha Pillai is a great lawyer and tactician. She works tirelessly and will revert to foreign counsel when there is interplay with globe issues. She has a lot of experience in dealing with settlement and advocacy as well. A real player in the market and a safe pair of hands.'
  • 'Vijay Raj works tirelessly and is willing to make difficult applications. He is robust in his views but at the same time is very commercial which is necessary in big ticket litigation.'

Key clients

  • The Customs and Tax Administration of The Kingdom of Denmark
  • Malayan Banking Berhad
  • Natsteel Holdings Pte Ltd
  • Nippon Steel Corporation
  • JFE Steel Corporation
  • Kobe Steel, Ltd.
  • Daido Steel Co., Ltd.
  • The Japan Iron and Steel Federation
  • NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • Guan Chong Manufacturing Berhad, GCB Cocoa Malaysia Sdn Bhd and GCB Cocoa Singapore Pte Ltd
  • JB Cocoa Sdn Bhd and JB Foods Global Pte Ltd
  • Unistar Industries Sdn Bhd

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Preetha Pillai

Other key lawyers

Lim Koon Huan, Vijay Raj, Tan Hui Wen, Manshan Singh