Southeast Asia - Malaysia

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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Telecoms work is at the heart of Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s TMT practice, with the firm handling issues such as compliance with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and the drafting of agreements between telecoms operators and infrastructure providers. The team also frequently assists clients with data protection, IT outsourcing and e-money mandates. Practice head G. Vijay Kumar is equipped to litigate a wide array of technology and telecoms-based disputes spanning network service provision and IT system integration. Personal data protection, including the cross-border transfer of personal data, is a recognised practice strength of Teo Wai Sum. Chan Mun Yew adds to the contentious expertise with disputes concerning the provision of telecommunication and network services a notable strength. Eleena Abd Wahab and Eunice Wei Lynn Chan  departed in September 2022 and October 2022, respectively.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Lee Hishamuddin Allen & Gledhill TMT Team, spearheaded by Mr. G. Vijay Kumar, sets itself apart through its profound expertise in the telecommunications sector and agile client service.’

  • ‘G. Vijay Kumar stands out due to his blend of deep sector knowledge, elite legal prowess, and exceptional client communication skills.’

  • ‘Great availability and cooperation.’

  • ‘LHAG has the capability and strategy to overcome issues in relation to fintech and also breaching of data privacy.’

  • ‘G. Vijay Kumar is a very resourceful lawyer with wide knowledge on the TMT.’

Key clients

  • Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

  • Represented Digi in a claim filed by Stealth for breach of a principal agreement pertaining to telecoms structures; and tortious interference with the contractual relationship between Digi and the Perak State Government.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

G. Vijay Kumar

Other key lawyers

Teo Wai Sum, Chan Mun Yew, Harvey Ng Yih Xian