Chambers Asia-Pacific, one of the leading legal directories of top global law firms, released its 2020 rankings on 5 December 2019, recognising 17 Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill partners in their respective areas of practice.
The firm is most delighted that three of its Practices — Dispute Resolution, Employment & Industrial Relations, and Tax, SST & Customs — have been ranked in Band 1. Several partners have been acknowledged as notable practitioners in their respective areas of practice, two listed as recognised practitioners and another two honoured as Up and Coming.
Standout disputes team, drawing on a strong bench of high-quality litigators. Its diverse expertise spans company, banking, insolvency and real estate cases, as well as construction disputes. Also often represents clients in domestic and international arbitration. Particularly adept in handling financial services regulatory cases. Regularly acts for leading Malaysian and foreign clients in a variety of sectors, including energy, finance and engineering.
Notable practitioners
Recognised practitioner
SM Shanmugam
Employment & Industrial Relations (Band 1)
Leading employment practice, typically representing employers in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Regularly represents clients in litigation, including unfair dismissal cases, as well as advising on issues such as employee transfers, redundancies and trade union matters. Often active on cases involving judicial review applications. Advises domestic and international clients from numerous sectors, including finance, aviation, TMT, energy and retail.
Notable practitioners
Lim Heng Seng
Dato’ Thavalingam Thavarajah
First-rate tax practice, highly regarded for its team depth and high-profile clientele. Especially strong on disputes, regularly handling high-profile tax appeals on issues such as income and withholding tax, as well as transfer pricing. Also offers commendable advisory services, including on GST and SST regulations. Acts for leading international clients from a range of sectors, as well as local corporates.
Notable practitioners
Other practice areas
LHAG has also been acknowledged in the following areas of practice:
Recognised practitioner
Ooi Bee Hong
Notable practitioners
Tay Weng Hwee
Notable practitioners
Bahari Yeow Tien Hong
Lim Zhi Jian (Up and Coming)
Notable practitioner
Tay Weng Hwee
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)
Notable practitioner
Adlin Abdul Majid
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LHAG wishes to thank its clients for their invaluable support and trust in the firm.
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