Disputes boutique Lim Chee Wee Partnership has hit the ground running. The founding partners were all top litigators at Skrine before setting up their own shop, which handles disputes across the full spectrum of commercial law. It also features strong practices in insolvency, regulatory, and fraud and anti-corruption. Since its commencement, the firm has experienced a resounding uptick in restructuring and insolvency disputes, aviation conflicts and fraud matters.
A triumvirate of litigation stars round out the leadership, including senior partner Lim Chee Wee, managing partner Lee Shih and partner Kwan Will Sen.
An ongoing matter shows the firm acting for Gumusut-Kakap Semi-Floating Production System Labuan (GKL), a wholly owned special purpose vehicle of MISC, in a significant legal matter involving arbitration, adjudication proceedings and court litigation. The claim exceeds RM2 billion ($417 million) and is directed against Sabah Shell Petroleum Company, a registered company in England and Wales. The dispute arises from an offshore semi-floating production asset, which holds the distinction of being the first of its kind in southeast Asia. Remarkably, this asset alone contributes to approximately 25% of Malaysia's oil production.
Clients that worked with the firm over the past year include Fajar Astoria, Mammoth Empire Land, Nam Cheong, Probis Financial Services and Toyota Tsusho (Malaysia).
Client feedback
“The firm is able (where appropriate) to work as a team and draw on the skills and experience of the entire firm rather than a few select individuals. There is no rigid hierarchy or strict separation between different teams – depending on the nature of the case, the firm can assemble the best team possible to serve their client's needs.” –
Commercial arbitration
Chee Wee Lim
“Chee Wee has a wealth of experience, a keen sense of strategy and is an excellent team leader.”
