
John Mathew
About
Provided by John Mathew
Practice Areas
John heads Christopher & Lee Ong’s Dispute Resolution & Litigation Practice Group, and has been in legal practice for over 30 years.
His practice focuses on general civil litigation, banking litigation and advisory work.
John is a panel arbitrator with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and has served several years as a member of then Compensation Committee of Bursa Malaysia. In addition, John has been a Notary Public since 2004.
He is ranked as a Leading Dispute Resolution Lawyer by Asialaw Profiles 2019, and was named among the Commended External Counsel of the Year 2018, and more recently 2021 in Malaysia by the In-House Community. He is also ranked as Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021 edition.
Clients of the Firm notes his "vast knowledge in different areas of law", adding that he is "meticulous in his legal analysis".
Professional Memberships
Arbitrator empanelled with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC).
Member, the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators.
Member, the Disciplinary Committee Panel established under the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
John Mathew is a well-known commercial litigator who frequently acts on projects and banking disputes. He defends clients in disciplinary proceedings and breach of contract mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is an excellent litigator - very hands-on and on the ball."
"John Mathew is professional, quick and well-versed with Malaysian laws, having extensive litigation experience. He always responds in a timely manner."
"John is an excellent litigator - very hands-on and on the ball."
"John Mathew is professional, quick and well-versed with Malaysian laws, having extensive litigation experience. He always responds in a timely manner."
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