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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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We have one of the largest Dispute Resolution practices in the country, which is consistently ranked as a top-tier practice by leading industry publications like Chambers Asia Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Benchmark Litigation and Asialaw Profiles.

Our clients value our strategic thinking and ability to offer practical solutions, including on cross-border matters. We are often called upon to apply our experience and skill in high-profile and complex cases which significantly affect the evolution of the country’s laws.

We have acted for regulatory and statutory bodies, financial institutions, conglomerates, multinational corporations, government-linked companies and public and private-listed companies in a wide range of industries, including aviation, banking and finance, FMCG and telecommunications.

The team is recognised for its depth of talent and strength in a broad spectrum of disputes including commercial and contract matters, banking and insolvency, construction, insurance, defamation and international trade.

Industries (12)

  • Automotive
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Energy
  • Oil & Gas
  • Insurance
  • Islamic Finance
  • Media
  • Real Estate
  • Regulatory
  • Telecommunications

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Dispute Resolution - Malaysia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's standout disputes team in Malaysia draws on a strong bench of high-quality litigators. Its diverse expertise spans company, banking, insolvency and real estate cases, as well as construction disputes. The team also often represents clients in domestic and international arbitration. It is particularly adept in handling financial services regulatory cases, as well as corporate investigations and civil prosecutions. The lawyers regularly act for leading Malaysian and foreign clients in a variety of sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill successfully represented CIMB Bank in defending an action filed by Tan Hoo Eng, a customer of CIMB, in the High Court, and more recently, in the Court of Appeal, in a dispute arising from the freezing and subsequent seizure of Tan Hoo Eng's accounts, pursuant to orders issued under the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001.

Strengths

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  • The solicitors in this firm show commitment and are a trusted partner to work with in litigation and dispute resolution.

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  • The lawyers in the firm are approachable and efficient, particularly when it comes to process-driven matters.

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  • I am extremely satisfied with their top level of service and professionalism.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lambert Rasa-Ratnam
    Lambert Rasa-Ratnam

    Lambert Rasa-Ratnam

    Lambert Rasa-Ratnam is a prominent litigator in Malaysia who acts for high profile clients in a range of civil and commercial cases.

    • Lambert Rasa-Ratnam is an accomplished and seasoned litigator, His advocacy, experience and presence in court provides us comfort.

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  • Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi
    Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi

    Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi

    Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi is a partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill in Malaysia. He has a solid litigation practice with expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters, as well as corporate investigations.

    • Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi always anticipates potential problems when he strategises. He looks for opportunities for improvement and consistently stays one step ahead in planning.

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  • Sean Yeow
    Sean Yeow

    Sean Yeow

    Sean Yeow particularly focuses on banking and insolvency disputes, often representing Malaysian entities. He is also active on matters relating to real estate.
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  • G. Vijay Kumar
    G. Vijay Kumar

    G. Vijay Kumar

    Vijay Kumar frequently works for large corporations in a range of litigation and arbitration in Malaysia, including contractual disputes. He is especially skilled at handling contentious matters arising out of breaches of fiduciary duties.

    • G. Vijay Kumar's strategic legal mind has helped us in many negotiations and disputes.

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  • Kumar Kanagasingam
    Kumar Kanagasingam

    Kumar Kanagasingam

    Kumar Kanagasingam is a skilled dispute resolution lawyer who takes on mandates requiring expertise in arbitration and in commercial and white-collar criminal litigation. He often appears before the High Court of Kuala Lumpur.

    • Kumar Kanagasingam excels in his ability to give advice in simple terms, remain cool and give repeated advice without any hesitation, and to work whilst having the client's interest in mind.

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