| It is not in our nature to promote ourselves for accolades but we are delighted to note that so many of our practice areas appear to have been recognised with many of our Partners being recommended for their expertise in those areas. |
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| Some of the more recent accolades: |
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| "'Raja, Darryl & Loh deliver high quality services and in-depth knowledge of the industry. As a leading law firm, their advice is generally spot-on' say clients. The firm is on the panel of a large number of Malaysian banks, and enjoys good relationships with several foreign banks, including a number of German financial institutions. The group advised CIMB Investment Bank on the debt restructuring of bank facilities to a Malaysian borrower. Jennifer Cheong and Joyce Teh are recommended." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (Banking & Finance) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh's Jennifer Cheong, Joyce Teh and Tai Chu Wei are leading names, offering a broad scope of knowledge. The team advised long-standing client the Federation of Investment Managers of Malaysia on its conversion into a self-regulated organisation, and Tien Wah Press Holdings in its acquisition of the entire equity interest of Anzpac Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco. Clients say the team is 'excellent; very patient and diplomatic'." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (Corporate And M&A) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh has a very proficient dispute resolution team, one that is capable of advising on a broad range of issues such as banking and finance, IP, defamation and media, energy and construction. Darryl SC Goon heads the team, which, as well as handling advisory and litigation work for a major foreign financial institution, acted for a leading international name in arbitration arising from a significant project dispute. Chang Wei Mun is particularly recommended for construction disputes." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (Dispute Resolution) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh fields a very capable team which is highly recommended for experience in mobile number portability, having represented Talian Gerak Alih in negatiations with several of the leading telecoms companies. Tong Lai Ling, who leads the team, is 'a very good lawyer, who is very helpful and professional'." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (IT and Telecoms) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh offers 'good communication skills, prompt responses and is able to demonstrate business acumen'. It is adept at both contentious and non-contentious IP advice, having acted for a multinational pharmaceutical company on a patent litigation matter, and advising on the rebranding of one of Malaysia's largest telecommunications companies." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (Intellectual Property) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh has a good pedigree in Islamic finance matters, having advised on the full range of issues including the establishment of new funds, particularly foreign funds. The team, which features the well thought of Christopher Foo, advised a leading Malaysian fund house in the offering of an Islamic foreign fund established in the Dubai International Financial Centre." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (Islamic Finance) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh handles varied work, including acting for Ann Joo Steel on the property aspects of a steel mill project in Penang. Chang We Mun leads the team, which includes Jennifer Cheong." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (Real Estate & Construction) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh benefits from good links with a number of banks, and is recommended for advising on tax aspects of debt restructuring. 2009 saw the team act for CIMB Investment bank on a significant restructuring exercise. The team, featuring Jennifer Cheong and Joyce Tey, is 'helpful and friendly', with Vijey Mohana Krishnan singled out for praise." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 (Tax) |
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| “This thriving practice, helmed by Vijey Krishnan, has arisen out of the firm"s commercial and corporate strength. The team continues to work closely with the corporate division, advising clients such as ExxonMobil, Silverlake Axis Group and Maxis Communications Berhad, although it is also kept busy with referrals from major accountancy firms". |
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| Chambers and Partners Asia 2009 (Tax) |
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| "Darryl Goon is “a great opponent who really knows his stuff, " say peers. “I am impressed with every court appearance that he makes - it is evident that he is meticulously prepared because of how eloquently he presents his case," one client enthused". |
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| Chambers and Partners Asia 2009 (Dispute Resolution) |
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| "Senior practitioner Ravindra Kumar Rengasamy of Raja, Darryl & Loh is endorsed not only for his industrial law practice, but also for his work in insurance, probate and public-listed securities. He is the current chairman of the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee. Having started out handling a range of commercial litigation matters". |
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| Chambers and Partners Asia 2009 (Dispute Resolution) |
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| “This group offers IP and ICT expertise to a strong core of clients, including giants in clothing and accessories retail, children"s toys manufacturing and retail and business software development. Head of department Chew Phye Keat is praised for the “sturdy grip he has on the portfolios" he works on. Sources say: “His corporate background is a real asset - it provides him with a strong foundation and the ability to look at matters from a unique angle." Working closely with the corporate department, the team handles IP aspects of commercial transactions, including licensing, franchising and technology transfers. It is also active in prosecution and enforcement, advising on raids conducted by enforcement agencies". |
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| Chambers and Partners Asia 2009 (Intellectual Property) |
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