Raja Darryl & Loh is frequently sought out by technology start-ups and other established companies for its extensive expertise in financial technology and digital banking. It is also experienced in various transactions including aviation finance, M&A, joint ventures and equity capital markets. With its robust disputes practice, the firm is active in various contentious matters, including antitrust, construction, employment and tax cases. Phye Keat Chew, Choon Hon Leng, Raja Eileen Soraya, Ravindra Kumar Rengasamy, Vijey Mohana Krishnan and Tong Lai Ling are recommended for competition, construction, dispute resolution, employment, tax and technology, respectively.
Client feedback
“The lawyers are very professional in advising the embedded risk of our project contract conditions.” – Infrastructure
“Partners are accessible, sound knowledge and good for straightforward construction disputes.” – Dispute resolution
“Deep knowledge in the area.” – Intellectual property
“Provides commercial and practical solutions. Strong partner oversight and direct engagement by partners in all matters. Good communication and easy access to partners and lawyers.” – Intellectual property
“The firm was very responsive as well as very good value for money. The personnel I interacted with were professional and clear in their understanding (or not) of the subject matter. I fully appreciated the amount of prep work they put in before each call, which meant that I felt like my time was well spent. They were also not afraid to ask for clarifications to ensure a full understanding of their client and client's needs.” – Technology and telecommunications
Hon Leng Choon
“Very positive and we are satisfied with his service.”
Shirley Hor
“Accessible, sound knowledge.”
Yvonne Ong
“Provides commercial and pragmatic solutions. Good communications.”
Lai Ling Tong
“Very personable. Able to articulate a client's concerns well and provide practical options to solve problems.”
Work highlights
Acted successfully for a client in proceedings for judicial review of the decision of the Minister of Finance to direct the Director-General of Customs to issue a bill of demand to collect goods and services tax on service that was in fact zero-rated.
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Successfully defended a company against an unfair dismissal claim filed by its employee. This case reaffirmed that acts of dishonesty by an employee are adequate grounds for dismissal.
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Successfully defended a client in opposition proceedings against the client’s trademark application and secured registration of the trademark.
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Successfully represented two medical practitioners who were sued for medical negligence by the husband of a pregnant patient who passed away.
Defended a bank in the high court and Court of Appeal against a claim for unjust enrichment.
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Represented aircraft lessors in the restructuring proceedings of Air Asia X under section 366 of the Companies Act 2016.
Acted on the restructuring of the Malaysia Aviation Group and its subsidiaries Malaysia Airlines and MAB Leasing.
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Advised on the disposal by NYSE-listed leading party goods company its international business to a private equity firm for a total transaction value of approximately $59 million.
Advised Hotel Royal on the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities belonging to the Royale Chulan Bukit Bintang Hotel.
Work highlights
Advised four insurers involved in motor insurance products in an appeal against the final decision issued by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) against Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia, the national trade association of all licensed direct and reinsurance companies for general insurance in Malaysia, and 22 general insurers. The ultimate decision will have an impact on the business of all insurance companies.
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Advised a bank that granted an unsecured revolving credit facility of $300 million to a public-listed Malaysian government-linked company.
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Defending a contractor in an arbitration arising out of an explosion during construction.
Acting for the respondent in an arbitration arising from a concession agreement relating to the privatisation of the development of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport-2 Integrated Complex.
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Advised a technology company in its master services agreement with the Government of Malaysia. The agreement is part of the government’s MyDigital project which is significant in the scale of the project as a majority of government agencies in Malaysia will be required to procure managed services from its client based on the agreement.
