38 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – JUNE 2024 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM ALB MALAYSIA LAW AWARDS 2024 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM The 11th ALB Malaysia Law Awards took place on 10 March at the Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur, attended by Malaysia’s legal professionals and business leaders. In her opening address, Amantha Chia, senior director of Thomson Reuters’ Legal Media Group, expressed her gratitude for the impressive array of submissions from over 67 law firms and in-house teams, totalling around 600 entries across various categories. “It is truly heartening to witness the depth and breadth of talent within our legal community,” she remarked. “Your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication contribute to the stability and prosperity of our nation, laying the foundation for a thriving business environment.” Dhinesh Bhaskaran of Shearn Delamore & Co won the prestigious Managing Partner of the Year. He said: “Winning this award for the second time in three years is not my achievement alone, but that of the entire firm. My partners and I have a vision: to be the best that we can. I am happy to have been able to implement this vision with their unwavering support.” Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill was a major winner, receiving the Arbitration Law Firm of the Year award, Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year award, Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, and Young Lawyer of the Year award (Amardeep Singh Toor). “These winnings underscore our firm’s remarkable growth over the past year and the unwavering commitment of our team and the continued trust of our clients, without whom our success would not be possible,” said Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi, Chairman of the Partners Committee. The Woman Lawyer of the Year was awarded to Zandra Tan, partner at Rahmat Lim & Partners. “This award serves as both encouragement and motivation for me to continue striving for excellence,” Tan said. MahWengKwai & Associates clinched the Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year award and Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year award. “It’s a testament to our team’s hard work, expertise, and compassionate approach to family law,” commented Raymond Mah, managing partner of the firm. “I am deeply honoured to receive the Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year award. The award is a milestone that motivates me to continue striving.” The Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year award was preALB CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENTS IN MALAYSIA’S LEGAL PROFESSION Malaysia Law Firm of the Year Azmi & Associates Malaysia In-House Team of the Year Maybank Group In-House Lawyer of the Year Chen Sue Ann - IOI Properties Group Deal Firm of the Year Shook Lin & Bok
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