PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate &
Commercial advisory
Our extensive litigation experience has taught us that the key to winning any legal battle lies in how well a contract is drafted and how thoroughly evidence is documented. The question is, why allow poorly drafted contracts to turn your business into a legal battleground?
At Rajah Chambers, we believe that in litigation, the only true winners are the lawyers—with the bill to prove it. Don’t wait until it’s too late; prevention is not just a cliché—it’s our specialty.
We provide expert advice on a wide range of contracts and commercial matters, with a focus on the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Our services include;
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General Advisory
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Drafting of Corporate & Commercial Agreements
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Risk Mitigation
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Debt Recovery
Competition Law & Compliance
Competition laws are critical for companies looking to expand, protect themselves from competitors and regulators, and stay focused on business rather than legal disputes. If your company is facing serious allegations, timely expert guidance can be the difference between securing immunity and facing severe penalties.
Our Suren Rajah, a former Senior Assistant Director (Investigation & Enforcement) at the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC), brings extensive expertise in Competition & Antitrust Law, particularly in the investigative process for competition infringements. While at MyCC, he led numerous high-profile investigations and played a key role in developing internal investigative SOPs. This unique experience allows our firm to offer exceptional Competition & Antitrust Law advisory services in private practice.
We assist clients in creating effective competition policies and compliance programs, ensuring they meet their ESG objectives. Additionally, we provide training on various aspects of Competition & Antitrust Law, with all sessions being claimable under HRDC.
For companies seeking stability and competitiveness, we help ensure compliance with competition laws while maintaining a strategic edge. Our expertise includes auditing risk areas and developing robust compliance programs. Our services include, but are not limited to;
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Detecting Bid Rigging
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Cartels & Investigations
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Dominance & Monopolization
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Distribution & Supply Chains
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Joint Ventures
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Compliance & Audits
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Dawn Raids Training
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DATA PROTECTION
Our firm has deep expertise in data protection laws, with Suren Rajah holding the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). We assist clients in drafting and implementing comprehensive data protection policies and procedures tailored to their needs. Additionally, we provide training on various aspects of Data Protection Laws for your employees, with all sessions being claimable under HRDC.
With the impending amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), including the mandatory appointment of Data Protection Officers (DPOs), we offer cost-effective solutions by providing external DPO services. This ensures that companies remain compliant with PDPA requirements while managing operational costs efficiently.
Contact us for external DPO services.
Dispute resolution
The firm's general litigation practice provides services over a broad base of advisory and litigation work. The matters and legal disputes which come within the ambit of the firm's portfolio include debt recovery, construction disputes, corporate and commercial disputes, as well as claims in contract and tort. We also pride ourselves in assisting and working alongside a number of reputable senior lawyers and/or counsels.
The firm undertakes engagements in alternative forms of dispute resolution other than court proceedings, which includes regulatory hearings (Competition Law), arbitration, adjudication and mediation. An integral aspect of the service we provide is to advise clients on overall litigation strategy especially in complex disputes, and also to participate, lead and advise clients in any negotiations to resolve their disputes. Our Suren Rajah is a certified Adjudicator and serve on the panel of adjudicators at the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). Our expertise includes;
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Court Litigation
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Adjudication (CIPAA)
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Arbitration
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Mediation
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Regulatory Hearings (Competition Law)