Overview
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is a well-established leader in the Malaysia legal market. The firm has built its strong reputation over more than 70 years by delivering pragmatic, business-oriented solutions. Its team of lawyers spans the spectrum of experience from prominent senior figures to up-and-coming talent. The firm commands leading practices in banking, construction, dispute resolution, employment and tax. It advises numerous multinational enterprises and offers deep expertise across sectors such as real estate and technology. Despite the recent departure of notable partners Xin Yee (Cindy) Sim and Wei Lynn (Eunice) Chan, the firm’s depth of talent ensures it remains a powerhouse for transactional legal work.
Client feedback
"Efficient and very proactive." – Banking and finance
"Sean Yeow from the Dispute Resolution practice group at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has been of tremendous assistance. He provides clear, concise, and well-reasoned advice across a broad range of matters, including banking and financial services, civil and tortious liabilities such as negligence and harassment, as well as defamation and libel. He is also highly adept at advising on engagements with regulators, including the Personal Data Protection Commissioner." – Banking and finance
"Responsive and attentive — although they may take some time to revert to queries, all are answered. They also have a strong litigation team, recognised for handling complex litigation, commercial disputes, banking and insolvency matters, construction disputes, and arbitration." – Banking and finance
"Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has demonstrated strong legal expertise and professionalism in handling the Bank's matters. The firm is knowledgeable and competent in executing legal strategies, and consistently provides clear, practical, and well-considered advice to support the Bank's decision-making. Their responsiveness and understanding of the Bank's interests further contribute to effective legal representation." – Banking and finance
"Highly knowledgeable. What stood out most was their responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to simplify complex legal issues in a way that is easy to understand." – Construction
"I can comment only on a specific lawyer, Mr Darshendev Singh, and his team, Ms Chow Chui Mun and Ms Michelle Yap. Highly professional, ethical, meticulous, committed, hard-working and focused on our needs and requirements. They also showed curiosity and interest in many technical aspects of our trade to better assist our case." – Construction
"Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has a strong disputes practice and is particularly good at handling complex construction and commercial disputes. The firm's positive attributes include strong legal analysis, practical and commercially sensible advice, responsiveness, and clear strategic thinking. In my experience, Darshendev is able to quickly identify the key issues, structure persuasive arguments, and provide practical input on litigation strategy. The firm also does well in contentious applications where detailed preparation, good advocacy and a firm grasp of the documents are important." – Construction
"Based on their specialised knowledge in the construction sector, they grasp the client's situation perfectly and provide appropriate advice and strategies." – Construction
"Professional and friendly." – Construction
"Creativity and honesty." – Corporate and M&A
"The team was responsive and commercially practical, giving clear advice rather than just legal theory. They explained our options and the likely outcomes in plain terms, which helped us make informed decisions quickly. Their handling of the dispute was professional and well-organised throughout." – Dispute resolution
"Strong regional backing and reputation, high-quality full-service legal expertise, a client-centric and commercial approach, and strong integration across the firm's different areas of expertise." – Dispute resolution
"Expert in their field. LHAG provides strategic advice and explores solutions together with the client to arrive at the best or most palatable outcome." – Dispute resolution
"Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is a well-rounded firm that consistently demonstrates both strong technical capability and commercial acumen. The team has deep experience in handling complex insolvency and restructuring matters and is able to navigate challenging situations with a high level of expertise and confidence. What differentiates the firm is its ability to go beyond purely legal analysis — the lawyers take effort to understand the commercial and strategic context in which we operate, and provide advice that is practical, actionable, and aligned with our objectives as insolvency practitioners. Their recommendations are clear, solution-oriented, and focused on mitigating risk in real-world scenarios rather than being overly theoretical. In addition, their legal advice is presented in a way that is accessible and easy to digest, which is particularly valuable in fast-paced situations where timely decision-making is critical. The team is also highly responsive and approachable, making them reliable partners in situations that require quick turnaround and close collaboration. Overall, the firm combines technical strength with pragmatic, client-focused delivery, making them a trusted adviser in complex and time-sensitive matters." – Dispute resolution
"Consistent delivery of winning cases and successful commercial settlements and dispute resolutions." – Dispute resolution
"The matter was significant in value and resulted in a successful outcome in our favour. We found the team to be strategic, responsive and commercially focused throughout the arbitration." – Dispute resolution
"To understand the depth and breadth of the case, they started by interviewing everyone involved, analysed the data in detail and meticulously before suggesting a strategy." – Dispute resolution
"Based on our experience across the range of matters, LHAG consistently demonstrates the following strengths. On quality of court submissions, the dispute resolution team produces consistently well-researched and cogently argued submissions that are thorough, clearly structured, and reflect a sound grasp of insolvency law principles as they intersect with general civil procedure. On legal opinion quality, opinions rendered by the firm are substantive, balanced, and commercially aware, demonstrating a capacity to navigate the complexities of Malaysian insolvency jurisprudence, including the interplay between the Companies Act 2016 and subsidiary employment legislation, with appropriate nuance. On legal strategy and case management, LHAG's senior practitioners bring genuine strategic depth to contentious mandates, with the ability to anticipate counter-arguments, identify litigation risk early, and calibrate settlement considerations. On trial advocacy, counsel's performance in adversarial proceedings has been of a high standard, with well-prepared trial arguments and composure and adaptability in court. On breadth of practice, the firm's ability to provide coordinated legal support across multiple practice areas — from contentious insolvency litigation to employment tribunal matters — under one roof is operationally efficient and reduces coordination risk." – Dispute resolution
"LHAG is an extremely professional firm and the team led by Dato' Nitin Nadkarni performed extremely well in advising the developer and put up a commendable defence against the claims submitted by the contractor." – Dispute resolution
"Extensive legal research and litigation skill." – Labour and employment
"Three things stand out. First, responsiveness — partners are reachable, answers come back same-day on time-sensitive items, and there is no sense of being deprioritised behind larger clients. Second, commercial judgment — advice is consistently framed in terms of what the deal is trying to achieve and how to get there cleanly, not just black-letter risk-flagging, which makes them genuine deal partners rather than gatekeepers. Third, bench depth across practice areas — being able to run a complex corporate exercise alongside employment matters with the same firm, without losing context between teams, is a real differentiator. The partners we work with have institutional memory of our business going back years, which compounds the value." – Labour and employment
"Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment regulations and trade union matters. Delivers clear, concise, and commercially focused advice, and maintains high professional standards, confidentiality, and reliability." – Labour and employment
"The firm has strong expertise in labour and employment law and provides commercially practical advice. The team is responsive, thorough, and able to explain complex employment issues in a clear and actionable manner. They are particularly effective in balancing legal compliance with operational and human resource considerations." – Labour and employment
"Understood our industry and was therefore able to render advice that aligns with our operational requirements." – Oil and gas
"Understands client's needs." – Real estate
"Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill demonstrated several strengths in acting for the company on the joint venture with IJM Land Berhad. On commercial and technical competence, the firm displayed a strong command of joint venture and real estate transaction structures, drafting clear and well-organised conditions precedent, share subscription mechanics, and board and governance provisions — structured logically and anticipating the key risks in a development joint venture of this nature. On the protection of client interests, the team was proactive throughout negotiations in identifying and addressing terms that affected the company's position, such as termination and share buy-out arrangements and the safeguards built into the conditions precedent, consistently negotiating to protect the company's interests rather than simply documenting what was agreed. On responsiveness and accessibility, Ms Bella and her assistant Aissa were attentive and responsive, providing timely assistance and keeping the company informed throughout the drafting and negotiation process. Finally, the firm explained complex provisions in a way that supported the company's decision-making and balanced legal rigour with commercial practicality." – Real estate
"Well experienced and able to provide solutions based on multiple scenarios." – Real estate
"Responsive and understands client's needs." – Restructuring and insolvency
"They assist the liquidator in relation to disputes, necessary filings to court and other matters." – Restructuring and insolvency
"They are able to understand the type of client and other stakeholders they are facing and provide their advice accordingly." – Restructuring and insolvency
"Quick turnaround and structured strategy." – Tax
"Very innovative and practical in their approach. Advice is clear and straight to the point." – Tax
"Knowledgeable in law, adept at managing client expectations and providing overall exemplary services." – Tax
"The team demonstrated a strong understanding of both the legal and commercial considerations involved, enabling them to provide practical and solution-oriented advice tailored to our objectives. Their assistance extended beyond purely technical legal issues, as they were able to identify potential risks at an early stage, evaluate available options, and recommend appropriate courses of action in a clear and commercially sensible manner. Throughout the engagement, the firm maintained a high level of professionalism and responsiveness, ensuring that matters were handled efficiently and within the required timelines. Their ability to manage complex issues, communicate clearly, and provide strategic guidance was instrumental in assisting our group in navigating the legal, procedural, and regulatory aspects of the matters entrusted to them." – Tax
"We recognise LHAG as one of the leading legal firms in Malaysia specialising in statutory tax matters. Their experience, expertise, and track record provide us with greater confidence in developing sound strategies and conducting comprehensive analyses for our cases." – Tax
"Their in-depth knowledge of tax laws and valuable experience from precedent tax cases provide an effective approach to resolving tax issues." – Tax
"The legal team at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, led by Mr Chris including Mr Jay Fong, was exceptionally responsive. Our emails and phone calls were consistently returned immediately, which greatly eased concerns and maintained strong momentum throughout the process. We particularly valued their proactive approach — they regularly provided updates on tax matters without the need for us to chase for information. The legal team also demonstrated a profound knowledge of tax law, navigating complex tax matters with guidance that was always well-researched and strategically sound, ensuring our interests were optimally protected." – Tax
"Quick responses, practical and commercial advice." – Technology and telecommunications
"Their commitment, advisory expertise and knowledge are very valuable to our team." – Technology and telecommunications
Amardeep Singh Toor
"Knowledgeable, professional and responsive. He provides practical legal advice, handles matters efficiently, communicates clearly, and demonstrates strong advocacy and strategic thinking in employment and Industrial Court matters. In Industrial Court proceedings, he is well-prepared, thorough in case management and an effective advocate."
"Amardeep demonstrates strong expertise in labour and employment law and consistently provides practical, commercially focused advice. He is responsive, approachable, and able to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner. His guidance is well-balanced, taking into account both legal risks and business objectives, which helps facilitate effective decision-making. He is also thorough in his analysis and proactive in identifying potential employment-related risks and solutions."
"Litigation skill."
"He is approachable and pragmatic."
Sharifullah Abdul Majeed
"He is excellent."
Mun Yew Chan
"Sharp legal mind. Well prepared. Clear communication. Professional."
Andrew Chang
"Andrew is a capable and confident practitioner who delivers clear, practical, and solution-oriented advice. He is approachable and highly accessible, making him easy to work with in fast-paced situations. He stands out for his responsiveness and ability to provide pragmatic, high-quality guidance."
Oh Sheng Chia
"Works the extra mile to find best solutions."
"Very thorough and practical with advice, he understands the business and industry. Clear legal strategy."
Andrew Chiew
"Andrew is a leader. He knows his case, how to approach it and how to provide practical solutions. An ultimate professional — always prepared, knowledgeable, efficient, instantaneously responsive and with a humble and wise approach to a case to gain maximum leverage."
Chai Yee Chu
"Knowledgeable, cooperative, and committed to meeting client's deadlines."
"She is highly attentive, with deep knowledge and hands-on experience in the areas she advised on. She also has an easy-going, positive disposition, and remains calm and effective in solving problems even under significant pressure."
Jia Sheng Fong
"Jia Sheng is highly responsive, commercially minded and demonstrates strong technical legal knowledge. He has the ability to quickly understand complex legal and regulatory issues and translate them into practical and workable solutions. He communicates clearly, is proactive in identifying potential risks and is able to provide advice that is both legally sound and commercially sensible. Particularly noteworthy is his ability to engage effectively with regulators and government authorities. In one matter, Jia Sheng took a hands-on approach in preparing and delivering a detailed presentation to the relevant land authority, clearly articulating the legal and factual position of the matter. His preparation, strategic thinking and advocacy contributed significantly towards a successful outcome. He is dependable, detail-oriented and remains calm and professional even when dealing with challenging and time-sensitive issues."
"Mr Jay was exceptionally responsive — our emails and phone calls were consistently returned immediately, which greatly eased concerns and maintained strong momentum through the process. He is very proactive and provided updates on tax matters without the need for us to chase for information."
Wai Leong Foong
"Able to provide comprehensive advice."
Wong Han Wey
"Wong Han Wey is responsive, practical, and solution-oriented. He has a strong grasp of the legal and commercial issues involved, provides clear advice, and is attentive to client concerns."
Nurul Aisyah Hassan
"Aisyah is responsive and easy to communicate with. She is well-versed in employment law and is able to adapt to the circumstances and challenges present in a case."
Ai Ting Ho
"Competent and easy to communicate with."
"Ai Ting is professional, responsive and provides clear and practical legal advice. She understands our case well and is able to guide us on the appropriate steps to take. She also responds to our queries in a timely manner and assists us in communicating with other relevant partners when the matter requires different expertise."
G Vijay Kumar
"Calm, knowledgeable, solution provider."
"His experience and knowledge are extremely valuable."
Chee Yong Lim
"Based on their specialised knowledge in the construction sector, they grasp the client's situation perfectly and provide appropriate advice and strategies."
"Diligent, easy to communicate with, very professional."
Ivy Ling
"Strategy and quick turnaround."
Chung Seng Mong
"Well-rounded, resourceful, takes matters into his own hands to manage."
"Mr Mong Chung Seng is a senior partner whom we have worked with closely over many years across a range of complex insolvency and restructuring matters. He brings a combination of qualities that, in our experience, is not easily found in a single practitioner. His legal acumen is a consistent strength — Chung Seng has a thorough command of insolvency law and related areas of civil litigation, and his ability to analyse complex legal issues and identify the most viable legal pathway is evident from the quality of advice and submissions he produces. He is equally effective in court — his advocacy is measured, well-prepared, and persuasive, and he demonstrates composure and adaptability under pressure. His trial arguments reflect genuine strategic thinking rather than formulaic submissions. What distinguishes Chung Seng further is his commercial awareness — he understands the practical realities of insolvency appointments, the competing demands of creditors, the constraints of the estate, and the need for pragmatic solutions, and his advice is consistently calibrated to those realities. He is a trusted and valued counsel, and our confidence in his judgment across contentious insolvency matters remains high."
Nitin Nadkarni
"He is a brilliant lawyer — attentive, very knowledgeable and superb in court."
Nicola Zhan Ying Tang
"She understands the industry her client is in and provides advice accordingly."
"Nicola is an outstanding disputes lawyer. She is sharp, strategic, commercially minded, and highly responsive. She has a strong ability to distil complex issues into clear and practical advice, and gives clients confidence in high-stakes litigation. Her advocacy is precise, persuasive, and well-structured, and she has a strong command of both the facts and the legal issues. Nicola is proactive, approachable, and very easy to work with. She is dedicated, hands-on, and consistently goes the extra mile to support her clients and achieve the best possible outcome."
"Analytical thinking and strategic foresight."
Medha Ong Ann Ting
"Very easy to talk to, able to propose solutions and very responsive."
SM Shanmugam
"He is very responsive, gives a solid assurance and confidence, is level-headed and knowledgeable."
"Responsive and creative."
"Great experience, well versed in dispute resolution, able to simplify the matter at hand and point out major flaws in the plaintiff's case."
"Provides excellent solutions and assists the liquidator in managing the legal aspects of assignments."
"Meticulous attention to detail and creative problem solving."
Eo Shao Dong
"Always contactable, on top of things."
Darshendev Singh
"Darshendev's key strength is his ability to analyse complex construction and commercial disputes in a clear, structured and practical manner. He is able to quickly identify the real issues in dispute, distinguish between points that are legally or strategically important and those that are secondary, and present the case in a focused and persuasive way. He is particularly strong in contentious applications and dispute-related advisory work — he prepares thoroughly, understands the documents, and is able to provide practical strategic input rather than purely academic legal advice. This is especially useful in construction disputes, where the factual matrix and documents can be technical and voluminous. He is also responsive and easy to work with as counsel, able to engage constructively with instructing solicitors, refine the arguments, and assist in presenting the client's position in a way that is both legally sound and commercially sensible."
"Dispute resolution, good litigator."
"Friendly, does everything well."
Hoi Jack Sng
"Good time management and support."
Jason Jia Xin Tan
"Practical and inventive for tax-related issues."
Hooi Ping Tan
"Well-versed in her area of expertise."
"Hooi Ping has been my go-to employment and industrial relations counsel since 2018 — nearly eight years across multiple employment matters, restructurings, and sensitive personnel situations. What stands out: she is commercially pragmatic without compromising on compliance, which is rare in employment law where the temptation is to give the safe answer rather than the workable one. She is fast on responsiveness, available when things get urgent — which in industrial relations they often do — and she gives advice in a form you can actually act on: clear position, clear risk, clear path forward. She also reads situations well, distinguishing matters that need a formal legal hand from ones that need a quieter commercial resolution. I have already recommended her to more than four founders and operators in my network, which is probably the strongest endorsement I can give."
Chris Toh Pei Roo
"Chris is very innovative in providing legal solutions, very clear and quick-minded. He dares to give his views directly without overly avoiding liabilities."
"His in-depth knowledge of tax laws and precedent tax cases, as well as his valuable experience from the tax cases he has represented, provides an effective approach to resolving tax issues."
"Responsive and professional problem solving."
"Professional and good energy."
Sean Yeow
"Quick to respond, succinct and sound advice."
