Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 5
About
Provided by Gan Partnership
Gan Partnership is an internationally recognised dispute resolution law firm providing clients with an arsenal ranging from senior counsel with over 25 years’ experience before all level of courts to aggressive junior and modern litigators. With wide access to a network of eminent international and local consultants and experts, the resourceful and multilingual team has all the resources to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions to our clients - from prominent individuals to listed companies, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 entities. We also extend our expertise to East Malaysia through collaborations with leading advocates based in that region. The dispute resolution partners have co-authored a book titled “Manoeuvring Corporate Governance in Malaysia: Litigation Perspectives” which was published by Lexis Nexis Malaysia in 2021.
Our work highlights:
- Acted in a RM1.3 billion dispute over a corporate sale deal, which spans Malaysia and Singapore
- Acted in multiple actions arising from the complex disputes between directors and shareholders of a company operating in the nature of a quasipartnership
- Acted before the apex court in a challenge against an arbitration award concerning novel constitutional and jurisdictional issues
- Acted for the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) including the first reported constitutional challenge on statutory adjudication
Chambers Review
Gan Partnership hosts a strong disputes team that takes on sophisticated commercial litigation as well as arbitration. It often handles corporate disputes such as disputes with former management, winding-up petitions and shareholder issues. It is also particularly skilled at taking on construction mandates and real estate concerns. Notable clients of the firm include the Asian International Arbitration Centre, Bina Puri and Tune Talk.
Work Highlights
- Gan Partnership acted for Accolade Land in a dispute with government-related entities, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation and other defendants, relating to the development of the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are keenly aware of the commercial realities and tailor their advice to suit the company's positioning."
"They are keenly aware of the commercial realities and tailor their advice to suit the company's positioning."
Notable Practitioners
Khong Aik Gan is a highly experienced dispute resolution specialist. His practice includes representing clients in corporate litigation, employment disputes, and boardroom risk and reputation issues. He also acts as a mediator with the Malaysian Mediation Centre.
"Gan Khong Aik is very responsive and quick in identifying the legal issues so as to provide the solutions."
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