Master Lawyer Edwin Raj

Edwin graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of London and obtained his Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in 2014.Edwin’s primary area of expertise is in Civil and Commercial Litigation. Armed with extensive experience and diverse areas of practice, he has appeared in various civil and commercial disputes across various industries. He was one of the very few to be involved in the recovery of assets for a company embroiled in one of the largest financial frauds in history. He had also represented professionals under the Professional Indemnity Scheme in defending them against various claims such as fraud, negligence and breach of professional duties. Apart from that he had also represented several reputable and high ranking individuals in defamation suits. He also occasionally advises various multinational companies on employment issues.Edwin’s other areas of interest and practice includes Intellectual Property Law, Healthcare, Media Law, Cybersecurity and Privacy.Career to date2023    Senior Associate, MahWengKwai & Associates2021    Legal Assistant, Jayadeep Hari & Jamil2020   Senior Associate, Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership2016    Associate, Mureli Navaratnam2015    Pupil-in-Chambers, Mureli Navaratnam2014    Internship, ZICO Law KL2014    Internship, Bukit Bendera Community Centre PenangEducational achievements2014    Certificate of Legal Practice2013    Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of LondonParticular litigation experienceCivil and Commercial LitigationSetting aside of an arbitration award for fraud, breach of fiduciary duties and biasness, Federal CourtClaim by a company from Netherlands for recovery of debt for products supplied and costs of producing dormant products, High CourtClaim against several directors of a company for fraud, High CourtClaim against an Interior Designer for defective works, Sessions CourtClaim against nurses for breach of their contractual bonds, Sessions CourtClaim by a surveyor for breach of contract for their professional services, Sessions CourtDefending a prominent bank over an EPF dispute, Federal CourtDefending an oil palm plantation Sarawakian company on a tax claim, Federal CourtDefending a member of family on a dispute in relation to a bequeath, High CourtDefending family members in a will dispute, High CourtDefending a trustee of a high value trust for alleged breach of trust, High CourtDefending two employees against breach of confidentiality and privacy, High CourtLandlord and tenant disputesDebt recovery and execution proceedingsDefamationClaim against chinese and indian dalies for defamation ranging from allegations of corruption to abuse of powerClaim against various other local dailies for defamation based on allegations of abuse of power, negligence, corruption and racism.Claim and defended against other prominent national politicians for defamationEmployment Disputes & AdvisoryRegularly advise HR related issuesAdvised a multinational company on a Reduction in Force exercise, termination of high ranking executives, issues on misconduct, disciplinary action and transfer exercise.Defended claims for unfair dismissal for poor performance and misconduct, Industrial CourtProfessional NegligenceDefended land valuers for purportedly overvaluing of a property, High CourtDefended various medical practitioners in various disciplines for negligenceDefended many advocates and solicitors for allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, breach of stakeholder duties, breach of undertaking, fraud, conspiracy, negligence, coercion, duress and undue influence