These FAQs focus on the impacts of two Parts of the COVID-19 Act – the ‘Inability to Perform Contractual Obligation’ and the ‘Modification made to Distress Act 1951’ – concerning leases and tenancy agreements of non-residential immovable properties.
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The Court of Appeal in Ng Boon Teik v Chang Tong Lee rules that section 347(1) and (2) of the Companies Act 2016, requiring leave of court to be obtained before any action may be initiated on behalf of a company
Introduction The direct payment made by an employer of a construction project to a subcontractor is a key feature of statutory adjudication in Malaysia. In BHL Gemilang Sdn Bhd v CT Indah Construction Sdn Bhd,(1) the apex court refused to disturb the Court of Appeal’s landmark ruling which tests the efficacy of the direct payment…
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We are pleased to announce our new additions to the Intellectual Property Litigation team.
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The unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19 worldwide has placed the global economy in recession since late March. Business continuity is a major concern for business owners in view of the world economy outlook, including entrepreneurs in Malaysia following the implementation of 28-day Movement Control Order to control the pandemic outbreak. Local businesses have been reported to…
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We are pleased to welcome Bahari Yeow and Lim Zhi Jian on board. With the arrival of two leading legal practitioners and their teams, we look forward to steering the firm to new heights.
The global lockdown in many key economies has installed a new norm. Dispute resolution processes are not spared. While domestic courts race against time to structure online platforms for court-facilitated dispute resolution, arbitrations have long had the flexibility and the agility to proceed remotely on virtual platforms. Up until now, virtual facilities have largely been…
