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Timing is everything in litigation

We started the new year on a high note. Our client, a respondent in a winding up petition matter, was successful in having the petition…

Case Summary: Michael John Smith v. Fonterra Cooperative Group Limited & Others (2024 NZSC 5)

This case centres on an appeal by Michael John Smith (“Smith”), a prominent climate change advocate and elder of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahu tribe, against…

A BETTER WORLD STARTS WITH YOU – BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA AND ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE (ESG)

Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”), as the central bank and a statutory body, plays a pivotal role in promoting monetary and financial stability. In line with…

ESG IN LEGAL SPECTRUM

What is ESG? ESG stands for environmental, social and governance (“ESG”). ESG is a way to evaluate how companies impact society and the environment, beyond…

The Adoption of ESG in Malaysian Companies

Introduction In Malaysia, there is growing pressure for companies to minimise their environmental impact and adopt practices that contribute towards a more sustainable future. In…

Case Note: Jurisdiction and Inherent Review Powers in Mahiaddin Bin Md Yasin v. Public Prosecutor [2024] CLJU 1961

In a landmark judgment from the Court of Appeal, the case of Mahiaddin bin Md Yasin v. Public Prosecutor grappled with the critical issues of…

When Lawyers Become Creditors: Can a Legal Firm Push for a Client’s Winding-Up? – Country Heights Holdings Berhad vs. Tetuan Chellam Wong [2024] MLJU 2262

A legal firm filing a winding-up petition against its own client sounds like the stuff of courtroom drama, but it’s precisely what unfolded in the…