Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Malaysia

Review

Dispute resolution

The dispute resolution group at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is one of the oldest, largest and most respected in the market. The scope of its coverage is wide, with dispute specialists occupying every niche within the corporate and commercial fields. The firm’s contentious practice is divided into area-specific practice groups that offer specialist assistance in general commercial disputes, banking and insolvency litigation, and construction and real estate disputes. The practice area heads within the disputes group are Lambert Rasa-Ratnam, international arbitration and energy specialist and tax group leader Nitin Nadkarni, and banking and insolvency specialist Kumar Kanagasingam. In a landmark matter, partner Mong Chung Seng is advising the liquidators of Malaysia Airlines System (MASB) in what is considered Malaysia's largest creditors' voluntary liquidation to date, involving approximately RM5.2 billion ($1 billion) in liabilities and RM296 million ($62 million) in assets.

Client feedback

Nurul Aisyah Hassan

"Nurul Aisyah Binti Hassan has been an exceptional lawyer to work with. Her professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail have been outstanding. She consistently provides clear and effective legal advice, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of each case. Nurul Aisyah's dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes, coupled with her approachable and proactive communication, has made the entire legal process smoother and more manageable."

Hooi Ping Tan

"I have been working with Hooi Ping for over six years now, and she is absolutely amazing! Very detail-oriented, always happy to explain in detail the legal view and suggested course of action. An amazing problem solver and very results oriented."

Pei Roo (Chris) Toh

"Technically sound with strong business acumen. Easy to work with and extremely efficient. Chris Toh, as the partner in charge, was able to formulate a sound strategy to address the tax dispute we had with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia."