Founded in 1997, PE 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 are able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines." – Dispute resolution
"The lawyers are well-versed in Malaysian company law and civil procedure." – Dispute resolution
"They are able to work efficiently and effectively, even with short turnaround times." – Dispute resolution
"Their lawyers can comprehend the core legal issues at hand very quickly and succinctly present us with our options moving forward." – Dispute resolution
"The lawyers updated me regularly on the developments in the case." – Dispute resolution
"PE Lim comes up with creative approaches to dealing with factual and legal problems." – Dispute resolution
"They communicate clearly, well, and frequently. I was never in the dark about my case." – Dispute resolution
"The firm's lawyers are friendly. They are very competent in dispute resolution matters." – Dispute resolution
"They are prompt and accurate in their work." – Dispute resolution
Pek Eng (Judy) Lim
"Judy has great client management skills. It is a pleasure to meet with her and discuss matters, even if the matters are in themselves very stressful."
"Judy is able to comprehend complex disputes and craft unique solutions to them."
"Judy is a legal eagle, with an exceptional grasp of Malaysian company law."
"Judy is so experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to dispute resolution matters. She is able to capture and break down even the most complicated cases we have engaged her to handle."
"She is a professional and argues very convincingly before the courts."
"Judy is able to come up with creative approaches to deal with factual and legal problems."
"Judy was always readily available and answered any questions I had about my case."
"Judy provides a range of options for each scenario and is very transparent about the costs involved (particularly the legal fees) for each scenario."
Work highlights
Representing a US-based manufacturer in a Court of Appeal case, challenging the High Court's dismissal of a civil suit. The suit was based on claims of defamation and unlawful interference with trade.
Serving as co-counsel for a Selangor legal firm and an individual in their application for leave to appeal to the Federal Court. The case stems from a judicial review application challenging a decision made by the director general of National Registration for the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
