22 Asian Legal Business | December 2024 ALB Litigators of Asia 2024 ALB Litigators of Asia 2024 Edmond Teh Partner, Shu Yin, Teh & Taing Malaysia Tel: (603) 5636 2233 (ext. 107) Fax: (603) 5637 2232 Email: edmond@sytt.com.my Edmond Teh, a partner at Shu Yin, Teh & Taing, has emerged as one of Malaysia’s most dynamic and accomplished litigators. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Edmond has built a reputation for his strategic and flexible approach to complex legal challenges. Edmond’s journey in law began with a strong academic foundation. He graduated with honors from the University of Manchester, UK, where he was awarded the RG Lawson Award for Practical Legal Research. Called to the Malaysian Bar in 2005, Edmond started his career at one of Kuala Lumpur’s largest and most prestigious firms. Now, as a partner at Shu Yin, Teh & Taing for the past 13 years with 14 lawyers and 11 supporting staffs, Edmond’s practice is remarkably diverse, encompassing litigation, corporate law, and property transactions. This breadth of expertise allows Edmond to provide comprehensive legal solutions that address the multifaceted needs of his clients. Edmond’s litigation prowess is particularly noteworthy. He regularly represents clients from all walks of life in various jurisdictions, including arbitration, handling a wide range of commercial and civil disputes. His track record in defense work is especially impressive, with several landmark cases to his credit. One of Edmond’s most notable achievements was successfully defending a private limited company against Malaysia’s largest local water apparatus public listed company in a patent infringement case. This case, the first of its kind reported in Malaysia, showcased Edmond’s ability to navigate complex technical and legal issues in intellectual property law. Edmond’s recent cases further demonstrate his versatility in criminal defense and high-profile civil litigation. In a recent criminal case, he successfully defended a female individual facing four charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code, involving alleged misappropriation of over RM1 million. Edmond’s meticulous cross-examination and strategic defense led to his client’s acquittal without the need to enter a defense, a significant victory given the complexity of the case and the high-profile nature of the alleged victim. In another landmark case, Edmond represented a high-net-worth individual’s estate in the Court of Appeal, successfully resisting claims from alleged common-law family members seeking a share of the deceased’s substantial assets. This case, which involved intricate issues of family law and estate planning, showcased Edmond’s ability to handle sensitive matters with both legal acumen and empathy. Edmond’s expertise extends beyond traditional litigation. He has also demonstrated his skills in handling complex financial crimes and regulatory matters. In a recent case under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, Edmond successfully defended two clients against a bank account freezing order, navigating the complexities of financial regulations and criminal law to secure the release of the frozen assets. Beyond his courtroom successes, Edmond serves as legal counsel to both private and publicly traded companies. His advisory work spans a wide range of corporate matters, including restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, corporate governance, and various transactional work. Edmond’s ability to provide comprehensive legal advice while keeping an eye on his clients’ business goals has made him a trusted advisor to many companies navigating complex legal and commercial landscapes. One of Edmond’s unique strengths is his multilingual capability, particularly his fluency in Chinese. This skill has proven invaluable in his work with foreign clients, allowing him to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps in international transactions and disputes. As Edmond continues to take on challenging cases and expand his practice with a team of dynamic young lawyers, he remains committed to delivering excellence in legal service. His dedication to his clients, combined with his sharp legal mind and strategic approach, positions him as a leading figure in Malaysia’s legal landscape. Edmond’s ongoing success and growing reputation underscore his status as one of the region’s most formidable litigators, ready to tackle the complex legal challenges of tomorrow.
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