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David Morais

David Morais

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Malaysia

18 years ranked

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Dato’ David Morais, now entering his 40th year of practice, ranks among the most experienced counsel at the Bar. His career is entirely focused on advocacy, both in court and in arbitration. He is instructed in complex disputes, covering corporate and commercial disputes, shareholders’ disputes, contract, tort, banking, fraud actions, liquidation, intellectual property, land, administrative, defamation, procedure and securities crime. He also appears in public interest litigation. He has over 100 reported decisions published in the Malaysian and Singapore Law Reports.

David's practice is independent and usually instructed by solicitors and corporate counsel. David also sits as arbitrator in local and international arbitrations.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution - Malaysia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
David Morais is a well-respected lawyer who often acts as advocate in commercial and banking disputes in Malaysia. He is also active as an arbitrator.

Strengths

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  • David provides over and above what is needed in a counsel. He sits with the client to understand the case and provides his own valuable insights into the argument.

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  • David has an innate sense of fairness. He's bright, hardworking and has a very good manner about him.

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  • David is persuasive, compelling and succinct.

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