Founded in 1997, P E Lim is a dispute resolution-focused boutique firm. While headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the firm handles contentious matters across Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam and Klang. The firm’s dispute resolution team is regularly engaged as counsel in appellate cases before the Court of Appeal and Federal Court, advising on constitutional and commercial issues. The firm is also active in commercial transactions, construction, insolvency and employment disputes. Founder Pek Eng (Judy) Lim has extensive experience appearing before all levels of Malaysian courts. Under her leadership, the firm has developed expertise in complex commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, representing both Malaysian and international clients.
Client feedback
“They can handle complex dispute resolution cases for a reasonable fee.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm’s collaborative culture, whereby both partners are involved in all suits, fosters innovation and consistently produces creative legal solutions tailored to our unique needs.” – Dispute resolution
Pek Eng (Judy) Lim
“Judy brings a rare combination of sharp legal insight and a calm, solution-focused approach to every case. Her professionalism and dedication to achieving fair outcomes make her an invaluable asset in any dispute resolution process.”
Work highlights
Successfully represented appellants in a significant Court of Appeal case challenging the Legal Profession Qualifying Board's decision to abolish articled clerkship as an alternative pathway to becoming an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's decision, ruling that the board had acted ultra vires the Legal Profession Act 1976 in abolishing the articled clerkship system.
