Tan Rajah & Cheah is a disputes-focused firm that is led by the widely recognised and acclaimed senior counsel, Chelva Rajah. He is an active court lawyer, arbitration counsel of choice, former judicial commissioner, arbitrator and judge of the Qatar International Court since 2011. The firm is best known for its commercial litigation prowess and contentious family law expertise, and is a seasoned player in high-stakes, long-running and complex litigations. It is also active in insolvency, international arbitration and white-collar crime matters. This year the firm climbs up one notch in the dispute resolution table. Rajah leads an experienced team that includes MK Eusuff Ali, Moiz Haider Sithawalla, Shobna Chandran, Megan Chia, and family law veteran Imran Khwaja. The firm’s insurance practice received a boost with the arrival of consultant Nagaraja B Rao from Emerald Law Practice.
Client feedback
“Patient, professional, research-based care for customers. Excellent experience.” – Construction
“Timely, responsive and accurate advice.” – Dispute resolution
“Very comprehensive and succinct legal advice; practical approach; mindful of cost and provides clear suggestions on how to be more cost-efficient.” – Dispute resolution
“We were fortunate to be in the hands of the firm's reference partner and a senior partner. Both were extremely capable and helped drive this process to our satisfaction.” – Dispute resolution
“Knowledgeable.” – Private client
Eusuff Ali
“Responsible, cares for customer, has good knowledge and presents facts.”
Shobna Chandran
“Shobna is very proactive, highly responsive, and responds well to suggestions from the client.”
“User-friendly.”
Megan Chia
“Strong and tenacious.”
Moiz Haider Sithawalla
“An extremely attentive listener, Moiz is able to navigate through the complexity of issues and to come up with viable solutions.”
Work highlights
Advised VTB Bank on proceedings to wind up Chinese conglomerate-owned AAG for a debt of $250 million under the GMRA form of contract.
Engaged by the Government of Malaysia to assist in the recovery of seized 1MDB assets in Singapore.
Represented Innovative Corporation on a complex claim against an errant director and his company for appropriating the client’s maturing business opportunity.
Defended five individuals against claims of breaches of fiduciary duties, duties of skill and care and statutory duties, a case that concerns novel issues. This was the first case interpreting the Town Councils Act and the duties and obligations of town councillors.
