CHERN & CO. successfully applies for Worlwide Mareva Injunction

CHERN & CO. was recently appointed to act for a Hong Kong-based investment and project management consulting firm (“our Client”) to apply for a Mareva Injunction before the High Court of Shah Alam, pending the outcome of arbitration at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”). BRIEF FACTS On June 2021, our Client had entered … Read more

NEW PROPERTY PURCHASER’S GUIDE: LATE DELIVERY OF VACANT POSSESSION DURING MCO 3.0 & LAD

In this article, we will discuss the implications of the COVID 19 (Amendment) Act (Covid-19 Act) to new homeowners affected by the MCO 3.0 and the calculation of Purchaser’s Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD), if any. What Is The Required Timeline For A Developer To Deliver Vacant Possession Of Your Property? The date for the handover … Read more

Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Business

Recently, the most common complaints we received from our clients involved the buying and selling of personal protection equipment (“PPE”). We have seen businesses fraudulently claiming that they have ready stock of gloves or PPEs. Once payment is made, the Buyers would often realize that the Seller could never meet order requirements in time, and their … Read more

CHERN & CO’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19.

A Message to Our Valued Clients & Visitors. Following the Government’s Movement Control Order (MCO) announced on 16.03.2020, we wanted to reach out with a brief update on how our team at C&C is working to ensure your service is 100% uninterrupted during this time. The law firm remains fully operational and accessible to existing … Read more

Do you have a good case for trademark theft? Things to consider before you sue.

We understand that the most important aspect of your business is its identity- its trademark. We also understand that you have invested a lot of time, money and effort into building a strong and recognizable brand as it is today. Trademark theft occurs when another company or your competitors attempt to use your registered name, … Read more