Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation is at the heart of our practice area. Commercial law is a body of law that regulates the conduct of persons, merchants and businesses who are engaged in trade, sales and commerce.
Reasonable Solution
Be it at a courtroom trial, at an arbitration tribunal, even at the mediation table, or in a conference room negotiating terms, you can be rest assured that you will be guided and represented by our experienced team of commercial litigators with a proven track record of success. Working with our lawyers, you can be rest assured that your business will be well positioned to overcome its challenges.
Choosing The Right Litigator
Our commercial litigators are experienced in focusing on the dispute at hand and formulating the most practical strategy to achieve an effective resolution both in and outside the court. Our Lawyers are well prepared to deliver an efficient and practical result in a particular dispute, be it through a court trial, mediation or arbitration. Our lawyers are experienced in a number of areas, amongst others:
- Securities litigation, including share trading disputes;
- Shareholding disputes and oppression
- Corporate disputes and litigation
- Contractual disputes
- Commercial fraud
- Class actions
- Injunctions
- Breach of fiduciary duties
- Restructuring and Re-Arrangement
- Insolvency matters
Resolving Complex Disputes with Strategy, Strength, and Legal Precision
At Krish Maniam & Co, litigation is not merely about fighting cases it is about protecting commercial interests, enforcing rights, and delivering outcomes that make business sense. Our Commercial Litigation practice forms the cornerstone of the firm’s reputation, built on a track record of handling high-stakes disputes with skill, discretion, and strategic clarity.
We represent corporations, shareholders, directors, and investors across a wide range of industries in both civil and corporate litigation before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court of Malaysia. Our focus lies in providing clients with clear, commercially viable solutions to contentious issues whether through negotiation, mediation, or robust courtroom advocacy.
Our Litigation Strengths
Our firm is particularly recognised for its work in:
Shareholder and Boardroom Disputes
Acting in minority oppression claims, derivative actions, and breaches of fiduciary duty under the Companies Act 2016.
Corporate Governance & Directors’ Liability
Advising boards and senior management on compliance, directors’ duties, and defending against regulatory or internal actions.
Injunctions and Urgent Relief
Obtaining and resisting interim injunctions, Mareva injunctions (asset freezing), and Anton Piller orders (search and seizure) in time-sensitive disputes.
Dawn Raids and Corporate Investigations
Representing corporations during enforcement actions and dawn raids conducted by regulators or authorities.
Contractual & Commercial Claims
Pursuing or defending complex breach of contract cases, joint venture disputes, and supply chain litigation.
Banking and Finance Litigation
Acting for lenders, guarantors, and corporate borrowers in claims involving facility agreements, securities enforcement, and recovery proceedings.
Fraud, Misrepresentation & Asset Tracing
Conducting forensic litigation to uncover and recover assets misappropriated through fraud or breach of trust.
Professional Negligence acting for and against professionals, including auditors, solicitors, and consultants, in claims arising from breaches of duty.
Our Approach
We understand that litigation can carry not only legal but reputational and financial implications. That is why our approach is both strategic and pragmatic identifying leverage points, managing risks, and keeping our clients fully informed at every stage.
Our team combines rigorous legal analysis with tactical precision, ensuring that every pleading, affidavit, and submission is built upon solid legal and evidential foundations. We believe that effective advocacy begins long before entering the courtroom in the planning, documentation, and positioning of each case.
We represent corporations, shareholders, directors, and investors across a wide range of industries in both civil and corporate litigation before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court of Malaysia. Our focus lies in providing clients with clear, commercially viable solutions to contentious issues whether through negotiation, mediation, or robust courtroom advocacy.
Tailored Dispute Strategy
Every client’s dispute is unique. We tailor our litigation strategy to align with the client’s commercial priorities, whether that means aggressive pursuit, discreet resolution, or structured settlement. Our lawyers are adept at balancing assertive advocacy with the practical realities of business continuity and cost-efficiency.
Where appropriate, we explore alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to achieve faster, confidential, and commercially sustainable outcomes.
We represent corporations, shareholders, directors, and investors across a wide range of industries in both civil and corporate litigation before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court of Malaysia. Our focus lies in providing clients with clear, commercially viable solutions to contentious issues whether through negotiation, mediation, or robust courtroom advocacy.
Proven Advocacy. Trusted Counsel.
With a reputation for excellence in handling shareholder disputes and corporate raids, Krish Maniam & Co continues to stand as a trusted advocate for corporations and entrepreneurs seeking to defend their interests and uphold their rights before the courts.
Our philosophy is simple litigate with precision, negotiate with intelligence, and always protect the client’s commercial position.
Commercial Litigation Expert
Besides being affiliated to various firms globally we also have a panel of counsels to meet the requirements of our client’s case according to the expertise needed.