Skrine has carved out an exceptional position built upon steadfast practices and a hard-earned standing within the market. The firm has an enviable track record spanning most practice areas and industries, serving a blue-ribbon clientele including state-linked enterprises, listed companies within the growth sectors of TMT, financial services, energy and infrastructure, and prominent real-estate developers. The firm has demonstrated expertise in adeptly navigating cross-border transactions and disputes throughout the region. Among Skrine’s foremost advisers are Ivan Loo, an authority on construction matters, Lai Heng (Janet) Looi for corporate and M&A matters, Guan Huat Khoo, a go-to counsel for dispute resolution, Poh Yin (Charmayne) Ong for intellectual property and technology, and Selvamalar Alagaratnam for employment law. They are all widely regarded as leaders within their fields. Wei Liang Tan was promoted to partner in the corporate and M&A practice in January 2025.
Client feedback
“Skrine is agile, efficient in execution and well-structured in its litigation team, including support staff, which allows them to deliver under tight timelines – which is crucial in high-stakes cases where time is of the essence.” – Banking and finance
Claudia Cheah
“Claudia is responsible, practical and knowledgeable. Claudia is remarkable in insolvency and debt recovery matters.”
Work highlights
Advised Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) on its landmark investment in Bateriku's Series B financing round, marking KWAP's first deployment under its RM500 million ($118 million) Dana Perintis venture capital initiative. The transaction involved complex due diligence of Bateriku, an automotive services provider with over 170 retail outlets nationwide, and structuring Series B shareholder rights including anti-dilution provisions. The investment was part of KWAP's broader RM100 million initial allocation across four ventures aimed at developing Malaysia's early-stage ecosystem.
Key clients
Blackstone, DP World, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
