Cheang & Ariff is backed by its longstanding legal knowledge and experience in dispute resolution and intellectual property. The revitalised dispute resolution team now handles a high volume of complex commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation matters both domestically and internationally for a diverse client base. The team’s expertise covers a wide spectrum, including contractual disputes, regulatory investigations, insolvency proceedings, banking litigation, insurance litigation, construction disputes and international trade disputes. Its intellectual property team, on the other hand, is lauded for its active involvement in IP litigation and highly complex patent trademark and copyright litigation cases involving local and international pharmaceuticals companies and technology corporations. The IP department also provides pro-bono work for specific clients and enjoys doing IP cases involving public interest. Dispute resolution partner Siew Cheang Loh and IP specialist Joo Seong (Cindy) Goh are key names to note.
Client feedback
“During the legal proceeding, they provided great strategies and tried to delay the whole court proceeding.” – Intellectual property
“Knowledgeable in their field of practice and very responsive to client's needs.” – Intellectual property
“Works and questions are handled in a professional way. They advise and propose solutions to me with consideration of my situation and point of view, and always look and explore for the best options for me to make decisions. They are easy to work with.” – Intellectual property
Joo Seong (Cindy) Goh
“Cindy is a good trial attorney and she was able to explore challenging questions with the plaintiff.”
“Cindy Goh, the partner in charge, is very knowledgeable, professional, experienced, helpful and flexible in her approach.”
“Cindy is very professional, knowledgeable, experienced and innovative yet flexible in her approach. She is responsive and helpful at all times too.”
Verene Tan
“Verene is highly responsive to urgent client needs and provides exceptional support in time-sensitive situations.”
Work highlights
Successfully defended Asustek, a Taiwanese tech giant, in a patent infringement case against an American company regarding video streaming technology. This landmark case resulted in the Malaysian High Court's express recognition of standard essential patents (SEPs), establishing precedent for determining SEP qualifications and assessing infringement. The decision significantly advances patent law in Malaysia, with far-reaching implications for the technology industry. It provides a welcome development in the Malaysian legal landscape, offering clarity on SEPs and their enforcement.
Key clients
Asustek Computer, Ban Kah Chai Pharmaceutical, SA Architects, Tatsuno Corporation
Work highlights
Acting for MYTV Broadcasting, a licensed provider of digital terrestrial television (DTT) services in Malaysia, in defending a lawsuit initiated by Awesome Broadcasting, alleging anticompetitive behaviour and unfair pricing practices. This high-profile case examines competition law in Malaysia's telecommunications sector, focusing on the DTT market and raising questions about contractual good faith. The successful defence against Awesome's injunction application highlights effective legal strategy in competition law disputes.
Key clients
Ali Health, MAC Piping, Mori Park, SPC Diatech
