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Christopher & Lee Ong

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The ‘highly knowledgeable’ dispute resolution group at Christopher & Lee Ong is noted for its extensive experience at the trial and appellate courts, with a focus on banking and finance, insolvency, property, and employment litigation. Leveraging its membership of Rajah & Tann Asia, the team regularly participates in cross-border arbitrations. The ’superb’ John Mathew anchors the practice with ample experience as an arbitrator, and with strengths in civil and banking disputes.
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  • ‘Very practical advice. To the point and sound.’

  • ‘John Mathew, a very experienced litigator who is very focused and practical in his advice.’

  • ‘Reputable and strong and long-established global affiliations.’

  • ‘The team is accessible, highly knowledgeable about the law, pragmatic in their approach to resolving matters rather than prolonging, negotiations or propelling disputes and exercise a fair and contentious philosophy.’

  • ‘The team is always ready to respond and give advice timely.’

  • ‘A very versatile team that can turn its hand to a wide range of commercial disputes matters.’

  • ‘John Mathew has a real talent, working very well with instructing foreign counsel. He is able to distil vast amounts of material in a very quick period. His legal drafting is superb, and his knowledge of the local judiciary is second to none. He is ably supported by a strong team of associates.’

  • 'The partners are experienced, and their confidence assures that they are on the top of their game.'

Kernmandanten

  • FGV Prodata Systems Sdn Bhd
  • Malayan Banking Berhad (Beijing Branch)
  • Prasarana Malaysia Berhad & Rapid Ferry Sdn Bhd
  • Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
  • Ayel Bin Ajeb & Nora Binti Tegau

Highlight-Mandate

  • Represented the Von Pezolds in their arbitration case against Zimbabwe for land expropriation without compensation, where the ICSID awarded the client over $200m.
  • Represented FGV Prodata Systems in a suit filed by VDSL Technology Sdn Bhd, who alleged that a contract valued at RM417m existed between the two parties, and that there was an alleged breach of contract.
  • Represented the plaintiffs in a case where the first defendant issued a RM71.4m bank guarantee for a Malaysian company at the second defendant’s request, with a counter-guarantee ensuring payment of $19m to the first defendant upon demand.

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John Mathew