Skrine has carved out an exceptional position built upon steadfast practices and a hard-earned standing within the market. The firm has an enviable track record spanning most practice areas and industries, serving a blue-ribbon clientele including state-linked enterprises, listed companies within the growth sectors of TMT, financial services, energy and infrastructure, and prominent real estate developers. The firm has demonstrated expertise in adeptly navigating cross-border transactions and disputes throughout the region. Among Skrine’s foremost advisers are Ivan Loo, an authority on construction matters, Lai Heng (Janet) Looi for corporate and M&A matters, Guan Huat Khoo, a go-to counsel for dispute resolution, Poh Yin (Charmayne) Ong for intellectual property and technology, and Selvamalar Alagaratnam for employment law. They are all widely regarded as leaders within their fields.
Work highlights
Representing Nokia in a patent litigation involving standard essential patents (SEPs) for mobile devices against two local entities of the China-headquartered Vivo technology corporation. This is the first case in the Malaysian courts where SEP and Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) issues in the context of patent infringement will go to trial. The Malaysian suit is also running concurrently with global litigation in China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Germany.
Key clients
Macro Chemicals, N2N Connect, Nuctech Company
Work highlights
Advised Saint-Gobain Malaysia, the Malaysian subsidiary of a leading multinational manufacturer and distributor of construction and industrial materials and related services, on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Hume Cemboard Industries (HCBI), a leading manufacturer of cement boards for façades, partitions and ceilings in Malaysia. The transaction involved the carve-out of the entire business operations of the Petaling Jaya plant as well as the Kanthan land of HCBI.
Key clients
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia, Foot Locker, GIC (Ventures), ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
