Established in 1985 by Dato’ Mah Weng Kwai, MahWengKwai & Associates represents a diverse client base in areas such as corporate and M&A law, dispute resolution, banking and finance law, construction law and employment law. Committed to delivering efficient and effective legal solutions, the firm’s team of lawyers and staff adopt a solution-oriented approach and focus on understanding each client’s unique needs to provide services of the highest standard. In addition to dispute resolution and corporate commercial services, the firm has also represented and advised non-profit organisations on conveyancing matters. Raymond Mah and Christine Toh are key contacts at the firm. Partner John Chan departed the firm in May 2024 to join Petroliam Nasional.
Work highlights
Representing Iskandar Waterfront in a landmark RM709 million ($168 million) compensation claim against the Land Administrator regarding the acquisition of underwater land for the RTS Link railway project between Johor Bahru and Singapore. The case challenges the initial RM3.8 million award and raises novel valuation questions for strategic underwater land in Malaysia's Iskandar development corridor. Currently pending before the Johor Bahru High Court, the matter also explores alternative arrangements involving rights of way in lieu of acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act 1960.
Key clients
KCSB Konsortium, Perak State Development Corporation, Sime Darby Brunsfield Holding
