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Established in Kuala Lumpur · 1996

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Clear counsel.Resolute advocacy.

Strategic legal representation for complex disputes, corporate matters, property, finance, defamation and employment law.

30Years of practice
7Core practice areas
FC · CA · HCReported matters across courts
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SN Nair & Partners

A focused Malaysian law firm for matters that demand judgment.

We combine experienced advocacy, disciplined research and practical advice. Our lawyers have acted in prominent disputes and reported decisions, while remaining grounded in one principle: serve well and serve best.

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Practice areas

Legal depth where it matters.

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01

Corporate / Commercial Fraud

Strategic advice and contentious representation involving fraud, misconduct and complex commercial wrongdoing.

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02

Dispute Resolution

Focused litigation strategy across commercial, civil and appellate matters.

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03

Property, Finance & Banking

Advice for property transactions, financing arrangements and banking disputes.

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04

Corporate / Commercial Law

Practical counsel for businesses, shareholders and commercial relationships.

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Torts & Defamation

Experienced representation in reputation, negligence and civil wrong claims.

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Employment & Industrial Matters

Commercially grounded support for employers and employees in workplace disputes.

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Reported experience

Advocacy tested at every level.

Our reported work spans the Federal Court, Court of Appeal and High Court across criminal, tort, contract, insurance and administrative law.

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Tort · Defamation

Jamal Md Yunos v Teresa Kok Suh Sim

[2021] 1 MLJ 438 · Court of Appeal

Contract

Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor v Selangor Country Club

[2017] 2 MLJ 819 · Court of Appeal

Administrative Law

YB Teresa Kok Suh Sim v Menteri Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Ors

[2016] 6 MLJ 352 · Court of Appeal

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Our approach

Serious about the law. Human in our counsel.

Complex legal problems call for more than a standard answer. We listen closely, frame the real issue, and build a strategy clients can understand and act on.

  • Partner-led attention
  • Clear and commercially aware advice
  • Meticulous preparation and research
  • Cost-conscious, practical representation

Insights & developments

From the legal landscape.

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Legal News · 11 May 2022

Teresa Kok accuses Jamal Yunos of breaching OSA

A development concerning an investigation under the Official Secrets Act.

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Defamation · 15 April 2022

Najib’s defamatory posting clearly referred to me and my daughter, says Dzulkefly

Reporting on evidence in a prominent Malaysian defamation proceeding.

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Court Update · 12 April 2022

Court allows ex-minister to amend claim against Umno Youth chief

A High Court update in an ongoing defamation claim.

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