Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International, is best known in the disputes realm for its commercial, construction and intellectual property practices. The team additionally specialises in tax, labour and employment, and Islamic finance litigation. Its stellar intellectual property group is one of the top in the country, so it regularly features in landmark IP cases. The firm’s client roster includes major local conglomerates and publicly listed companies, as well as some of the world's largest multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
Dispute resolution head Kherk Ying Chew helms a team that includes partners Eddie Chuah and Janice Tay.
In an ongoing case, the firm is representing Sparks Energy (SESB) in both a High Court matter and a Court of Appeal matter. The High Court matter involves an application for an injunction pending arbitration against BGMC Bras Power, Idiwan Solar, and reNIKOLA. SESB seeks to prevent the unlawful termination of operations maintenance and management services agreements by BGMC Bras Power and Idiwan Solar, as well as to stop reNIKOLA from interfering with the transaction. This case stands out because it not only involves an injunction against contractual counterparties but also against a third party. Additionally, it requires interpreting contracts within the wider context of various related party transactions and agreements, specifically the operations maintenance and management services agreements.
Crown Worldwide Group, Go Energy, Hitachi Systems Digital Services (Singapore), Petronas Lubricants International and Telekom Malaysia are some of the firm’s litigation clients.
Client feedback
“Great legal counsels.” – Commercial arbitration
“They are supporting and working actively and tactically.” – Commercial arbitration
“Extremely responsive, deep understanding of the client's needs.” – Real estate
Eddie Chuah
“Knowledgeable with good advocacy skills.”
“He is always accessible when we require urgent advice.”
“Good and prompt feedback. Advises and supports actively and tactically.”
May Chua
“She is extremely responsive and maintains an excellent level of client relationship, while also upholding professionalism at all times.”
Chih-Wen Ooi
“He provides good and prompt feedback, actively and tactically offering advice and support.”
Ai Leen Tang
“In-depth legal knowledge in real-estate matters.”
Janice Tay
“Thorough review of the client's issues pairing them with local laws and precedents to overcome obstacles and provide solutions to the client.”
