| 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’s Christopher Foo specialises in unit trusts and investment related matters, often advising fund managers and international banks on regulatory issues, but the group also handles banking litigation and insolvency. Tai Chu Wei and Joyce Teh recently handled several IPOs and debt security mandates, some of which had cross-border elements."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (Banking & Finance) |
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| "'Raja, Darryl & Loh is on the panel of most of the major banks in Malaysia and is regularly instructed on substantial banking facilities. Debt restructuring deals have featured strongly for this high-quality team, and this includes a major restructuring transaction on behalf of an Australian bank." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (Banking & Finance) |
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"Raja, Darryl & Loh represents clients from a diverse range of sectors such as property, healthcare and IT on domestic and cross-border matters. It advised Biocon Group on setting up a leading biotech centre in Iskandar Development Region and acted for IJM Corporation on purchasing shares in CIDB Inventures. The practice also advises aviation sector clients such as Air Canada and Macquarie Aviation Group on local law issues. Tai Chu Wei and Joyce Teh have been busy representing numerous listed local and international companies on acquisitions and disposals."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (Corporate And M&A) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh has a fine reputation for both cross-border and domestic deals. In 2010, it acted as Malaysian counsel on CSR’s sale of its Asian business to Rockwell. The ‘excellent’ team ‘strives hard to maintain a high-quality service’ and department members are ‘experienced’, ‘committed’ and ‘client friendly’. Jennifer Cheong, Tai Chu Wei (‘straight to the point’, ‘grasps the issues quickly’) and Joyce Teh are all recommended." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (Corporate And M&A) |
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"Raja, Darryl & Loh’s broad practice includes defamation and statutory breaches, while it is also well regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge on insolvency matters’. Recent cases include representing the publishers of The Edgenewspaper regarding the PKFZ scandal, and acting for Sime Darby board members in a civil lawsuit against its former CEO. Darryl Goon heads the team in which Ng Sai Yeang handles financial cases, and Mark La Brooy focuses on insolvency and corporate disputes. Consultant Jennifer Cheong and Rajasekaran A Murugaiah are also recommended."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (Dispute Resolution) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh's ‘excellent’ disputes team is ‘extremely professional’, ‘responsive’, and ‘value for money’, with department head and senior litigator Darryl Goon regarded as an ‘excellent lawyer’. The group has a broad range of expertise, and is one of few to excel in medical negligence cases. Banking litigation, oil and gas cases, and domestic and international arbitration are other key areas. Clients commend the team’s ‘industry knowledge’ and ‘business acumen’. Raja Eileen Soraya has ‘vast litigation experience’, ‘supreme confidence’, and is ‘very hands on’. Industrial relations expert Ravindran Kumar is ‘professional’ with ‘great ingenuity’." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (Dispute Resolution) |
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"Raja, Darryl & Loh’s well-regarded practice head Tong Lai Ling is ‘able to provide solutions or propose amendments when required’. E-commerce, software licensing and outsourcing remain the core areas of focus but the team also advises on data protection issues as well as handling contentious matters. Key clients include Dell, Bursa Malaysia and RHB Bank, while it was also recently appointed to the panel of Digi Telecoms, it recently advised Silverlake Axis on providing a regional banking system for CIMB."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (IT and Telecoms) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh's Tong Lai Ling is one of few senior IT and telecoms specialists in Malaysia. As a result, the firm is frequently chosen to advise on challenging projects in this sector, including its representation of Silverlake Axis Limited in relation to cards software licensing and logistics software development agreements with HNA Group in China. Software licensing, outsourcing and e-commerce form the core of the practice." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (IT and Telecoms) |
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"Raja, Darryl & Loh’s ‘specialist lawyers have in-depth knowledge and understand commercial needs’. The practice advises on rebranding as well as enforcement of rights and dispute resolution. Its roster of leading domestic and multinational clients includes Microsoft, Celcom, Bridgestone and Revlon. Practice head Chew Phye Keat, who focuses on commercial issues, and newly promoted partner Yvonne Ong are recommended."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (Intellectual Property) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh has a long history in the IP environment, proving to be technically capable in most key segments of the discipline. The firm is equally adept in contentious and non-contentious matters. Recently, it has handled a series of significant patent cases and clients such as Microsoft, Bridgestone and Revlon are illustrative of the firm’s status. Department head Chew Phye Keat has ‘very sound technical knowledge’ and ‘responds very quickly and practically’." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (Intellectual Property) |
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"Raja, Darryl & Loh’s Christopher Foo is highly regarded for his expertise in trusts and asset management."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (Islamic Finance) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh has an outstanding financial services and funds practice, which includes Islamic products. Christopher Foo is noted for his ‘expertise’, ‘knowledge’ and high level of ‘customer service’." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (Islamic Finance) |
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"Raja, Darryl & Loh’s construction disputes team is well regarded for its specialist knowledge. Practice head Chang Wei Mun provides contentious representation and advisory supported, and is closely assisted by Choon Hon Leng."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (Real Estate & Construction) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh is strong in both construction and real estate. The firm recently acted for Premium Lodge on its RM93m purchase of Coronade Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Chang Wei Mun is recommended for construction work." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (Real Estate & Construction) |
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"Raja, Darryl & Loh advises on corporate and individual tax and revenue matters for a client base that includes local companies and subsidiaries of leading multinationals. It recently represented a client in a major transfer-pricing appeal, and advised an international money transfer company on tax issues concerning its cross-border operations. Practice head Vijey Krishnan’s expertise includes offshore tax systems."
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2012 (Tax) |
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| "Raja, Darryl & Loh’s Vijey Krishnan has emerged as a leading lawyer thanks to his ‘excellent analytical skills’, ‘depth of advice’, and ‘knowledge of revenue law, accounting and revenue administrative practices’. Clients also commend his ability to work alongside major accounting firms, including on both contentious and non-contentious issues. The firm recently represented an international air operator on tax-efficient structures for its leasing of aircraft and engines to a Malaysian airline." |
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| The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011 (Tax) |
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