Civil Litigation

Expert representation in civil disputes and commercial matters under Malaysian law

Civil Litigation Practice

Our civil litigation practice handles comprehensive disputes in Malaysian courts, from the Magistrates' Court to the Federal Court.

  • Experienced in all levels of Malaysian courts
  • Strategic litigation support from pre-trial to appeals
  • Expertise in Malaysian civil procedure laws

Governing Legislation

Our practice is guided by:

  • Courts of Judicature Act 1964 - Superior courts jurisdiction
  • Subordinate Courts Act 1948 - Lower courts procedures
  • Rules of Court 2012 - Civil procedure rules
  • Contracts Act 1950 - Contract disputes

Our Civil Litigation Services

Comprehensive legal representation across all areas of civil disputes

Contract Disputes

Representation in breach of contract claims under the Contracts Act 1950

  • Sale of goods disputes
  • Construction contracts
  • Service agreements
  • Partnership disputes

Commercial Litigation

Handling complex business disputes in Malaysian courts

  • Shareholder disputes (S.346 CA 2016)
  • Company winding-up
  • Banking litigation
  • Insurance claims

Debt Recovery

Efficient recovery of outstanding debts through legal proceedings

  • Summary judgment (O.14 ROC)
  • Writ of Summons filing
  • Garnishee proceedings
  • Judgment enforcement

Property Disputes

Resolving landlord-tenant and property-related conflicts

  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Property damage claims
  • Trespass and nuisance
  • Boundary disputes

Tort Claims

Personal injury and negligence claims

  • Negligence claims
  • Defamation suits
  • Motor accident claims
  • Professional negligence

Injunctions

Urgent court orders to protect your interests

  • Interim injunctions
  • Mareva injunctions
  • Anton Piller orders
  • Mandatory injunctions

Malaysian Court Experience

Representing clients at all levels of the Malaysian judicial system

Subordinate Courts

Magistrates' Court
Claims up to RM100,000

Sessions Court
Claims up to RM1,000,000

Superior Courts

High Court
Unlimited civil jurisdiction

Court of Appeal & Federal Court
Appellate jurisdiction

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Effective resolution methods outside of court

Mediation

Court-annexed mediation under Mediation Act 2012

Arbitration

Domestic and international arbitration under Arbitration Act 2005

Negotiation

Pre-litigation settlement negotiations

Conciliation

Facilitated dispute resolution

Need Legal Representation?

Contact us today to discuss your civil litigation matter with our experienced legal team