Full-service law firm Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership is consistently referenced among market peers in the capacity of tax and commercial disputes. Peers unanimously acknowledge the tax litigation offering as first rate and one of the two new heavy-hitting players in the disputes space. Dispute resolution head Rosli Dahlan helms the team that includes tax and litigation heavyweights Datuk DP Naban and Saravana Kumar Segaran. The firm’s intellectual property team is lead by Tien Hong (Bahari) Yeow, Zhi Jian Lim and Michael Soo, who joined the firm from Shook Lin & Bok in early 2025. Other significant partner-level hires include Wai Ming Yap from Morgan Lewis Stamford and Hayden Tan Chee Khoon from Quahe Woo & Palmer in Singapore, Steven Perian from London's 2KBW, Vinayak Sri Ram from Drew & Napier, Raphael Tay from Law Partnership, former Industrial Court Chairman Rajeswari Karupiah, and capital markets expert David Lee Lai Huat from Zul Rafique & Partners.
Client feedback
Saravana Kumar Segaran
“Saravana is competent at his domain and navigating the intricacies of the issue.”
Work highlights
Representing Lembaga Tabung Haji in a RM210 million ($50 million) shareholder dispute over a put option enforcement against a majority shareholder. Successfully obtained a Mareva injunction to freeze company and director assets following an investment where agreed profit forecasts and listing requirements were not met. The case, which began in January 2024, involves protecting the interests of 9 million Muslim depositors. The matter is significant as it will set precedent on put option enforceability in Malaysia, particularly where financial performance benchmarks and public listing milestones are not achieved.
Key clients
Hydroshoppe, Menara Kuala Lumpur, Sime Darby Property (Bukit Jelutong)
