Leading domestic firm Skrine excels in all categories of dispute resolution. It stands among the best firms for contentious matters relating to arbitration, commercial, competition, construction, intellectual property, labour and employment, and white-collar crime. The firm is rapidly growing its experience in niche sub-specialty areas such as commercial fraud, aviation, oil and gas, ratings and assessments, and anti-dumping disputes. The team has at least 22 partners, including a set of senior counsel leading the practice, each with more than 25 years in practice.
Key partners within the team, who are also notable counsel in their respective fields, are Khoo Guan Huat, Mubashir Mansor, Wai Hong Leong and Ivan Loo. Other recognised partners include Sharon Chong, Preetha Pillai, Siva Kumar Kanagasabai and Kuek Pei Yee.
The firm achieved a significant victory in the field of intellectual property by successfully representing Nuctech and Tsinghua University at the Court of Appeal. The case involved the dismissal of two longstanding appeals filed since 2015, which revolved around the infringement of the 862 Patent, an invention for a sophisticated cargo inspection system, as well as an attempt to invalidate the patent. The appeals encompassed complex issues in technology, expert evidence and patent law. The case's importance extended beyond the substantive matters, as the Court of Appeal's decisions addressed procedural aspects, including amendments to memoranda of appeal, regularisation of non-compliance, the necessity of pleading amendments, and the requirement for precise pleading in technical areas such as patent law.
Notable clients of the disputes group include 1Malaysia Development, Bursa Malaysia Securities, Memang Perkasa, Petronas Carigali and PT Sandipala Arthaputra.
Client feedback
“Understand commercial implications and provide appropriate advisory.” – Commercial and transactions
“Professional and efficient and supported us to secure a favourable decision.” – Commercial and transactions
“Skrine demonstrated exceptional proficiency in resolving a complex contractual dispute with the developer. They showcased a comprehensive understanding of intricate technical aspects in construction while navigating through the complexities of contractual law, especially concerning PAM contracts. Their adeptness at applying the most recent and pertinent legal cases proved instrumental in effectively addressing and resolving the nuanced issues presented, highlighting their expertise in handling such challenging construction-related disputes.” – Construction
“The engagement partner listens, is empathetic and able to provide hands-on, practical advice.” – Government and regulatory.
“The excellent level of client communication and support provided is highly regarded. Skrine has been generally responsive, pricing is competitive, but I appreciate the reliability.” – Government and regulatory
“They provide solutions which are both practicable and commercially relevant.” – Government and regulatory
“Skrine excels in various aspects of their legal services. One of their standout strengths is their team of highly capable and dedicated lawyers, led by Ms. Loo Peh Fern and Ms. Claudia Cheah. Their expertise and professionalism are truly commendable. They have remarkable levels of skill and knowledge, consistently delivering great legal defence services. They are committed to client satisfaction and usually go above and beyond to ensure that we are well-informed and involved throughout the legal process. Their clear and timely communication helps to alleviate any concerns and instils our confidence in them.” –
Insurance
“Skrine is able to draft pleadings internally, the principal lawyer involved also considers the wider picture and is good at considering issues of strategy. I have also had the opportunity to witness the principal lawyer advocating at a court hearing (remotely) and this was impressive and successful in achieving a strike out.” – Product liability and recall
“Dedicated and reliable lawyers with good advocacy skills.” – Real estate
Peh Fern Loo
“Peh Fern is very knowledgeable and insightful, always able to break complicated things down and make it simple to understand. Having witnessed her at work in court, she is truly an excellent advocate and litigator with the ability to present compelling arguments and effectively navigating the legal system.”
Jesy Ooi
“Outstanding legal knowledge and in-depth understanding of commercial transactions.”
“Excellent response time and clear communication.”
Hemalatha Parasa Ramulu
“She is a good advocate and drafts pleadings well and thoroughly and is good at seeing the wider picture.”
Loshini Ramarmuty
“She provides commercially savvy advice and excels in drafting documents.”
Manshan Singh
“He demonstrates good insight and effectively communicates his ideas.”
“With a keen understanding of our company's business, he quickly grasps the intricacies and adopts a commercial approach to address concerns. From the outset, he has proven to be reliable, consistently navigating challenging circumstances with skill and expertise.”
“Good responsiveness and clear advice on the litigation strategy.”
Joshua Teoh
“Knowledgeable and good advocacy skills.”
“Joshua is very responsive and follows up very closely on litigation files.”
Yean Tse (Jocelyn) Lim
“She possesses strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the law and its applications.”
