This case concerns our Client’s successful professional negligence claim against a lawyer. It is a cautionary tale of the consequences of failing to follow a client’s instructions. Whilst the case concerns lawyers, it applies to professional advisers of any specialism. In this case, the Court ruled in our Client’s favour, finding that the said lawyer … Read more
Our HK Client engaged CHERN & CO. to help them resolve a “complication” regarding their purchase of a luxury home in Genting Highlands which they bought through a Sales Agency in Hong Kong. Our Jonathan Khaw represents our HK Client in this matter before the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Brief Facts At the time our … Read more
CHERN & CO. continues to represent the Plaintiffs, a group of purchasers of residential property units (“our Clients”) in respect of their claims against a Housing Developer for liquidated ascertained damages (LAD) for late delivery of vacant possession and late completion of the common facilities. Regarding the ongoing proceedings before the final determination of the … Read more
In a recent appeal, Kuala Lumpur High Court upheld the decision of the Senior Assistant Registrar to dismiss the Defendants’ Security for Costs Application with costs. Consequently, this decision reaffirms that our Courts will not order Security for Costs as of right against a foreign Plaintiff, but only if the Court thinks it just to … Read more