Three Focused Services for Commercial Disputes
From the first assessment of your claim through to post-judgment enforcement, our services cover every stage of a commercial dispute under Malaysian law — with clear scope, defined timelines, and published rates.
Back to HomeHow We Approach Commercial Disputes
Assess
Before any proceedings, we produce a written case-strength opinion. You receive an honest view of your claim and a recommended course of action — including whether litigation is the most appropriate path.
Act
If proceedings are the right step, we represent your interests throughout the High Court process — drafting, applications, discovery, and trial — with regular briefings and updated cost estimates at each stage.
Recover
A judgment is only as valuable as the ability to enforce it. Our enforcement team works systematically to realise the value of court orders through the full range of mechanisms available under Malaysian law.
Pre-Litigation Advisory
This service covers the period before any court proceedings begin. Many commercial disputes are resolved — or abandoned — at this stage once the parties have a clear picture of the legal landscape. Our advisory gives you that picture in writing.
We assess the viability of your claim, identify the evidence you will need, advise on the strength of any defence raised by the other party, and prepare formal demand correspondence on your behalf. The engagement concludes with a written case-strength opinion and a recommended course of action.
What is included:
- Initial matter briefing and document review
- Claim viability analysis
- Evidence gathering strategy and gaps assessment
- Formal letter of demand preparation
- Written case-strength opinion
- Recommended course of action
RM 700
Typical duration: 2–4 weeks
High Court Litigation
When proceedings at the Malaysian High Court are the appropriate course, we provide complete representation from the filing of the originating process through to judgment. This service covers disputes involving sums above RM 1 million and matters of contractual or commercial complexity that require formal adjudication.
Timelines vary from twelve months to several years depending on the nature of the dispute, the conduct of the other party, and case management by the court. We provide cost estimates at each procedural stage and regular briefings on case developments.
What is included:
- Statement of claim or defence drafting
- Interlocutory applications (injunctions, summary judgment)
- Discovery and document management
- Case management conferences
- Trial advocacy and witness preparation
- Regular case-progress briefings
RM 2,800
Timeline: 12 months – several years
Enforcement & Recovery
Holding a court judgment does not automatically mean receiving payment. Our enforcement service is designed for creditors who have obtained orders from Malaysian courts and need experienced counsel to pursue realisation of those orders against a debtor.
We review the judgment, assess available information on debtor assets, and prepare a written enforcement strategy memo. Steps may include writ of seizure and sale, garnishee proceedings, judgment debtor examination, or — where circumstances warrant — winding-up or bankruptcy petitions. We also handle cross-jurisdictional recognition of Malaysian judgments where debtors hold assets abroad.
What is included:
- Enforcement strategy memo
- Asset tracing and assessment
- Writ of seizure and sale
- Garnishee proceedings
- Judgment debtor examination
- Bankruptcy / winding-up petitions
- Cross-jurisdictional judgment recognition
RM 4,600
Timeline: 2–8 months (debtor-dependent)
Which Service Is Right for Your Situation?
Each service addresses a different phase of a commercial dispute. Use this guide to identify where your matter currently sits.
| Situation | Pre-Litigation Advisory |
High Court Litigation |
Enforcement & Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| You suspect a breach but have not yet sent a formal demand | — | — | |
| You want a legal opinion on claim strength before committing to proceedings | — | — | |
| The other party has not responded to demand and the amount exceeds RM 1 million | Optional | — | |
| A civil suit has been filed and you need representation | — | — | |
| You have a judgment but the debtor is not paying voluntarily | — | — | |
| Debtor has assets in Singapore or another jurisdiction | — | — |
Professional Standards We Maintain
Strict Confidentiality
All client matter details held under legal professional privilege with restricted internal access.
Written Fee Estimates
Cost estimates provided in writing at each procedural stage — no invoice surprises.
Conflict Checks
Formal conflict of interest screening before every engagement, with full disclosure where applicable.
Progress Briefings
Regular, plain-language updates on case developments and next steps — not just invoice milestones.
Published Service Rates
All rates are in Malaysian Ringgit. Litigation and enforcement rates are starting figures; written cost estimates are provided at each stage of every engagement.
Pre-Litigation Advisory
Fixed fee engagement
RM 700
Duration: 2–4 weeks
- Claim viability analysis
- Demand letter preparation
- Written case opinion
- Recommended course of action
High Court Litigation
From — staged billing
RM 2,800
Timeline: 12 months – several years
- Full pleadings drafting
- Interlocutory applications
- Discovery and disclosure
- Trial representation
- Regular progress briefings
Enforcement & Recovery
From — scope dependent
RM 4,600
Timeline: 2–8 months
- Enforcement strategy memo
- Asset tracing
- Seizure and garnishee
- Cross-jurisdictional recognition
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Contact us and describe your situation briefly. We will let you know which service is appropriate and what the next step looks like.
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