Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
As one of the leading full-service tax practice in Malaysia, we have in-depth expertise in all aspects of the Malaysian tax regime, encompassing income tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, customs and international trade. We focus on helping clients to navigate pitfalls and complex issues in tax law and to provide them with the highest standard of representation in tax controversies, tax litigation, tax appeals and tax advisory.
We are a full-service practice covering the following areas of taxation:
Our extensive range of clients includes individuals, local and multinational companies, listed companies, partnerships, banks, financial institutions, GLCs, Oil & Gas, property developers, plantation and agricultural industry, investment holding company, iron & steel industry, manufacturers, start-ups, technology companies, railways, family trust, charitable associations, and organisations.
Our team frequently resolves tax issues directly with the relevant authorities and have successfully represented taxpayers at various levels of court (including appeals to the Special Commissioner of Income Tax, Customs Appeal Tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court).
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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's tax law practice is often active on disputes, regularly handling high-profile tax appeals and judicial review applications on issues such as GST, customs and transfer pricing. The team also assists clients with tax audits in Malaysia. It acts for leading international clients from a range of sectors, as well as local corporates.
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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill represented Dyson Manufacturing in a goods and services tax dispute with the customs authority.
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The firm's clear, proactive and transparent communication builds trust and makes us as clients feel supported throughout the legal process.
Their responses are not just technical, they’re practical. The team takes the time to understand the business context, which means their advice is usually immediately implementable.
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He is always helpful in providing insightful views based on the case law developments in Malaysia and his own interpretation of the tax legislation.
Jason has a commanding knowledge of the subject matter, has commercial considerations at the forefront and is able to move between straightforward advice and complex clarifications when required.
Chris Toh Pei Roo has an active tax practice in Malaysia, with experience advising on complex tax disputes.
He is very technically sound, able to see the issues and understands the law very well.
Chris Toh Pei Roo is able to provide solutions that not only comply with the law but also support the client's broader goals, including risk management.
Ivy Ling ably handles tax appeals, often representing multinational businesses before the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.
Ivy Ling demonstrates a high level of expertise and strategic insight.
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Jason Tan Jia Xin
Nitin Nadkarni
Ivy, Yieng Ping Ling
Chris Toh Pei Roo
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