Three structured engagements for commercial disputes
Whether you are assessing a dispute before taking any formal step, conducting proceedings at court, or managing a portfolio of outstanding claims, we have a defined engagement designed for your situation.
Return to HomeHow we approach commercial dispute work
Our starting point, in every matter, is an honest assessment of the client's position. We read the contracts and correspondence, consider the strength of the underlying claim or defence, and provide a written view before any formal step is taken. That assessment informs the approach — whether it points toward a letter of demand, a negotiated resolution, mediation, or litigation.
Where a matter proceeds to court, we manage it with a clear structure: written updates at each stage, no authorised disbursements incurred without discussion, and settlement kept as a live option throughout. For businesses with multiple disputes, the portfolio programme provides a structured view across the whole population of claims, with quarterly reporting at board level.
Pre-Litigation Assessment and Strategy
Engagement Fee: RM 720
A focused engagement for businesses who are considering, or have just been notified of, a potential commercial dispute. The work begins with a careful review of the contracts and correspondence at issue, an honest appraisal of the strengths and weaker points of the client's position, and a clear written advisory on the realistic options — from negotiation, through mediation, to litigation. Where helpful, the team prepares a measured letter of demand or response, drafted in language that keeps the door to settlement open.
What this engagement covers
- Review of contracts, notices, and correspondence
- Written assessment of the client's position
- Advisory on options: negotiation, mediation, litigation
- Letter of demand or response (where applicable)
- Guidance on next steps and associated costs
Process
Documents are reviewed and a preliminary assessment is prepared.
A written advisory is delivered covering position, options, and risks.
Where applicable, dispute correspondence is drafted for review and issue.
Next steps are discussed and agreed — with no obligation to proceed further.
High Court and Sessions Court Litigation
Engagement Fee: RM 1,600
A considered engagement for matters that proceed to court at the High Court or Sessions Court level. The work covers drafting of pleadings, conduct of interlocutory applications, preparation for case management, witness preparation, and conduct of trial. The team works closely with the client through the lifecycle of the matter, with regular written updates and a clear sense of what each stage will involve. Where senior counsel is briefed, the engagement is coordinated end-to-end so the client has a single point of contact. Settlement remains a live consideration throughout.
Scope of this engagement
- Drafting and filing of pleadings
- Interlocutory applications including injunctions and summary judgment
- Case management and directions attendance
- Witness preparation and trial conduct
- Written updates at each procedural stage
Process
Engagement scoped and documented; court fees and disbursement estimates provided.
Pleadings drafted and filed; interlocutory strategy reviewed.
Matter managed through case management; witnesses prepared for trial.
Trial conducted; judgment enforced or settlement formalised.
Dispute Portfolio and Recovery Programme
Engagement Fee: RM 2,250
A more substantial engagement for businesses with a portfolio of disputes — receivables in different stages of recovery, ongoing matters across jurisdictions, or repeat-issue litigation arising from a particular product or contract type. The programme covers portfolio-level review, prioritisation by recovery prospects and cost, calm management of each individual matter, and quarterly written reporting suitable for board reading. Where matters lend themselves to coordinated negotiation or mediation, those options are presented alongside the litigation track.
Programme deliverables
- Initial portfolio review and prioritisation report
- Ongoing management of individual matters
- Quarterly board-ready written reporting
- Coordinated mediation or negotiation where suited
- Resource-directed approach to maximise recovery
Process
Portfolio scope defined; existing matters catalogued and assessed.
Recovery prospects and costs estimated; priorities agreed with client.
Individual matters progressed through appropriate channels.
Quarterly written report delivered; programme reviewed and adjusted.
Which engagement is right for your situation?
| Feature | Assessment RM 720 |
Litigation RM 1,600 |
Portfolio RM 2,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position assessment and written advisory | |||
| Letter of demand or response drafting | |||
| Court pleadings and interlocutory applications | |||
| Full trial conduct | |||
| Multi-matter portfolio management | |||
| Quarterly board-level reporting |
Assessment is suited for:
Businesses that have received a claim, are considering making one, or need an independent view before deciding whether to proceed.
Litigation is suited for:
Businesses with a defined dispute that has not resolved through correspondence or negotiation and requires court proceedings.
Portfolio is suited for:
Businesses with multiple outstanding disputes or receivables that need systematic management and regular reporting to the board.
Shared across all engagements
Written scope before commencement
Every engagement is documented before work begins, with a defined scope and fee.
Solicitor-client privilege maintained
All information shared in the course of an engagement is treated as strictly confidential.
No incurred costs without approval
Disbursements and court fees are communicated and authorised before being incurred.
Regular written progress notes
Clients receive substantive written updates at each meaningful stage of their matter.
Conflict checks at first enquiry
Conflicts are identified and disclosed at the point of initial contact, not after engagement commences.
Malaysian Bar compliance
All work is conducted in accordance with the Bar Council's professional conduct rules and the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Transparent pricing for each engagement
Pre-Litigation Assessment
RM 720
Per engagement
- Written position assessment
- Options advisory
- Dispute correspondence (if required)
Court Litigation
RM 1,600
Per engagement
- Pleadings and interlocutory work
- Case management through to trial
- Written updates throughout
Portfolio Programme
RM 2,250
Per engagement
- Portfolio review and prioritisation
- Quarterly board reporting
- Multi-matter management
Engagement fees cover the defined scope. Court fees, filing costs, and disbursements are communicated separately before being incurred.
Not sure which engagement fits your matter?
A short description of your situation is enough for us to indicate which engagement type is most appropriate. Contact us and we will respond within one working day.
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