LAWYER PROFILE

John Mathew

Asia-Pacific 2026

Christopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Malaysia

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Christopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network

Asia-Pacific

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.

Clients of the Firm notes his “vast knowledge in different areas of law“, adding that he is “meticulous in his legal analysis“.

He is also ranked as “Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021 and 2023 editions.

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution - Malaysia

Band 5

Individual Editorial

John Mathew is a well-known commercial litigator who frequently acts in projects and banking disputes. He defends clients in disciplinary proceedings and breach of contract mandates.

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