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At Messrs Steven Thiru we believe in versatility. Our flat organisational structure ensures that any matter we handle will be under the purview of an experienced partner who has considerable experience in the field and a track-record of handling matters at all levels.
- General Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Competition & Anti-Trust Law
- Corporate & Securities Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Cyberlaw, Data Protection & Data Security
- Employment Law & Industrial Relations
- Environment, Social & Governance
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Public Interest Law & Human Rights
- Real Estate & Property
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Revenue & Tax Law
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications
- Utilities, Infrastructure & Construction
General Litigation
We are highly recognised for our litigation and dispute resolution practice, which is the mainstay of our firm’s work. We regularly represent clients at all levels of the Courts in a variety of matters including contractual disputes, defamation and slander and other general litigation.
Our general litigation practice also involves guiding clients though pre-trial procedures, providing strategic direction and undertaking negotiations on their behalf.
To find out more about our general litigation practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
David Ng Yew Kiat: [email protected]
Jeremiah Rais: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Many contracts now include alternative dispute resolution clauses like mediation and arbitration. Our partners and associates are certified, trained and have a wealth of experience in representing clients outside the court system.
As each of our partners have distinct areas of focus we are able to negotiate and understand the complexity of technical issues. We have been recognised by Chambers as having considerable expertise in this area.
To find out more about our practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Competition & Anti-Trust Law
With companies facing greater enforcement and changing rules, we step in to advise and represent clients and regulators at all stages of competition and anti-trust disputes.
To find out more about our practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
Corporate & Securities Litigation
Given the trend of increased scrutiny of regulatory compliance especially in the areas of anti-money laundering provisions and corporate accountability, we have assisted clients with representation in investigations by regulatory bodies as well as shareholder and contractual disputes. We also provide specialist advice and opinions in corporate and commercial matters.
To find out more about our corporate and securities litigation practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
Corporate Law
Our corporate law team is dedicated to driving business success through strategic legal solutions. Specializing in corporate advisory and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), we partner with clients to navigate complex transactions, unlock growth opportunities, and manage risk. From structuring deals and negotiating contracts to ensuring regulatory compliance, we deliver tailored advice that empowers businesses to thrive. With a sharp focus on innovation and commercial insight, we turn legal challenges into strategic advantages, helping clients achieve their boldest ambitions.
To find out more about our corporate law practice, please contact
Dato’ Sreesanthan Eliathamby: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
Cyberlaw, Data Protection & Data Security
We provide advisory services on how to store, process and manage data to ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations. In this connection, we also assist clients in the review of privacy compliance levels via data privacy audits.
We also deal with crisis management where there has been a data breach. Apart from coordinating the necessary response effort to the breach, we also provide advice in dealing with any regulatory fallout.
To find out more about our cyberlaw, data protection & data security practice, please contact:
David Mathew: [email protected]
Employment Law & Industrial Relations
This is a key area of focus for us as a firm. Over the years we have developed experience in managing employer/employee relations, negotiating collective agreements, providing advice on employee contracts from executive to staffing levels and representing clients at tribunals, the Industrial Court and the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Recent trends indicate that issues like personal data, data security, harassment, workplace bullying and harassment and the creation of safe working spaces are key areas of contention. We have been recognised by Chambers as having considerable expertise in this area.
To find out more about our employment law and industrial relations practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
Janice Anne Leo: [email protected]
David Ng: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Adrienne Sena: [email protected]
Leah Samuel: [email protected]
Environment, Social & Governance
Championing a sustainable future, our specialised Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) team is dedicated to advancing responsible business practices.
With an understanding of the legal landscape and sustainability challenges, we offer strategic guidance to navigate ESG complexities and work closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions that align with environmental and social goals while upholding strong governance standards.
To find out more about our environmental, social & governance practice, please contact:
David Mathew: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Insolvency & Restructuring
Wrapping up a commercial or corporate enterprise can be acrimonious. We have represented clients in contentious matters involving involuntary windings-up, fraudulent trading and transactions and restructuring and workouts.
To find out more about our insolvency and restructuring practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Insurance & Reinsurance
We offer advisory and litigation services in the fields of general insurance and re-insurance. From identifying risks to mitigating them, we combine our in-depth knowledge in insurance and re-insurance law with practical business insights, to provide practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs and commercial objectives.
The areas of practice include fire material damage, business interruption, industrial, construction risk, professional indemnity and product liability.
To find out more about our insurance and reinsurance practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
Public Interest Law & Human Rights
A sense of justice and fighting for the greater good is the reason so many of us took up law in the first place. Over the years we have been involved in suits involving human rights, native land rights and other worthy causes.
To find out more about our public interest law and human rights practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Real Estate & Property
Our real estate and property portfolio includes landlord and tenancy matters, disputes arising from management of strata titled properties, land acquisitions, trespass and illegal occupation of land and other land related disputes.
To find out more about our land and property related practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
David Ng: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Regulatory & Compliance
Both regulators & corporations seek our advice and representation in matters involving regulatory compliance. This includes stepping in from the advisory stage up to undertaking proceedings at all levels.
To find out more about our regulatory and compliance practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
Jeremiah Rais: [email protected]
Revenue & Tax Law
We combine our in-depth knowledge and more than two (2) decades of experience in tax law with our breadth of expertise, towards a successful outcome for our clients.
We offer representation to individuals and corporate clients at all levels – in tax audits and investigations, proceedings before the Special Commissioners of Income Tax and court proceedings involving a range of tax law disputes. We also offer advisory services on a range of areas including individual tax, corporate tax, sales and service tax, stamp duty, real property gains tax, customs duties and excise.
To find out more about our revenue and tax law practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
In an era where technology and communication are at the forefront of development, our team helps our clients navigate the intricate legal landscape of the dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications industries.
Our team has extensive experience advising and representing our clients in respect of legal issues involving technology (including data protection, data breaches and cybersecurity), media-related disputes (including disputes relating to social media and within the music and entertainment industries), as well as legal issues within the telecommunications sector (including the roll-out of 5G in Malaysia and regulatory compliance).
To find out more about our technology, media & telecommunications practice, please contact:
David Mathew: [email protected]
Jeremiah Rais: [email protected]
Chong Jen Hui: [email protected]
Utilities, Infrastructure & Construction
Our portfolio of clients includes power producers and clients involved in infrastructure development and construction who face a range of disputes including contractual disputes, energy theft and fraud. We are well placed to represent clients in arbitrations, mediation and court proceedings including pre-trial preparation.
To find out more about our energy, infrastructure and construction law practice, please contact:
Steven Thiru: [email protected]
David Mathew: [email protected]