Scope of Litigation Legal Services
- Civil Litigation
Providing comprehensive legal representation and advisory services in civil disputes, including but not limited to:
- Contractual Disputes – Enforcing and defending claims arising from breaches of contract.
- Negligence and Tortious Claims – Pursuing and defending claims for negligence, personal injury, nuisance, and other tortious liabilities.
- Defamation – Representing clients in libel and slander cases, including claims against media entities and individuals.
- Maritime and Shipping Law – Handling disputes related to carriage of goods, charter parties, ship arrests, marine insurance, and admiralty jurisdiction.
- Corporate and Commercial Law – Advising and litigating matters concerning company law, shareholder disputes, directors’ duties, and corporate governance.
- Banking and Finance Law – Representing financial institutions and borrowers in loan recovery, securities enforcement, and financial disputes.
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency – Acting in personal and corporate insolvency proceedings, including debt restructuring and discharge applications.
- Winding-Up and Judicial Management – Representing creditors, debtors, and liquidators in winding-up proceedings and judicial management applications.
- Construction and Engineering Disputes – Advising on disputes arising from construction contracts, project delays, defects, and performance bonds.
- Property and Land Disputes – Handling cases involving land ownership, trespass, encroachments, tenancy disputes, and easements.
- Probate, Administration, and Estate Disputes – Advising on contentious and non-contentious probate matters, estate administration, and inheritance claims.
- Tourism and Hospitality Law – Representing clients in disputes related to travel, hospitality, and regulatory compliance in the tourism sector.
- Land Acquisition – Advising landowners and affected parties on compulsory acquisition matters and compensation claims.
- Family and Shariah Law – Representing clients in matrimonial, custody, maintenance, inheritance, and Islamic family law matters.
- Judicial Review – Challenging administrative decisions and government actions through judicial review applications.
- Execution Proceedings – Enforcing judgments, including garnishee orders, writs of seizure and sale, and committal proceedings.
- Appellate Advocacy – Handling appeals before the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court, including applications for leave to appeal.
- Criminal Litigation
Providing legal defense and representation in criminal proceedings, including:
- Serious Offences under the Penal Code – Defending individuals accused of capital and non-capital offences, including homicide, sexual offences, theft, fraud, and violent crimes.
- Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUA) – Advising and representing individuals and corporations in investigations and prosecutions under financial crime laws.
- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act – Defending clients in corruption-related investigations, prosecutions, and asset forfeiture proceedings.
- Other Criminal Offences – Representing clients in cases involving drug-related offences, cybercrime, regulatory breaches, and statutory offences.
- Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief – Advocating for clients in appeals against conviction and sentencing before the higher courts.
- Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Providing strategic legal representation and advisory services in arbitration and ADR proceedings, including:
- Domestic and International Arbitration – Representing clients in arbitration proceedings under major institutional rules (AIAC, ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA).
- Mediation and Negotiation – Facilitating settlements through structured mediation and negotiation processes.
- Adjudication under CIPAA 2012 – Handling construction-related disputes through statutory adjudication.
- Expert Determination and Conciliation – Advising on specialized dispute resolution mechanisms tailored to industry-specific matters.
