Dispute Resolution

Successful Injunction Application to Restrain Call on a Bank Guarantee Pending Arbitration

As reported by The Edge Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday (12.05.2023) allowed an injunction application filed by Syarikat...

KYB Case Update: The Importance of Renewing Your Tenancy On Time

Introduction It is a usual provision in a tenancy agreement for a tenant to have an option to renew or to extend the tenancy period. The...

Case Update: High Court Orders Interim Measures Under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act 2005

CASE UPDATE: HIGH COURT ORDERS RELEASE OF 38 TONNES OF PROCESSED RAW MATERIAL AS INTERIM MEASURE UNDER SECTION 11 OF THE ARBITRATION ACT...

Additional Remedies Under Common Law Beyond the Express Provisions of a Statutory SPA

Introduction The statutory Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) stipulates that a purchaser is entitled to issue a written notice to the...

KYB Legal Insight: Who Owns The Car Parks?

Introduction In property developments, there may be car parks which despite being part of the development are not bundled with any...

Finders Keepers? The Unlicensed Agent's Pursuit of a Finder's Fee

Introduction It is not uncommon for a party brokering a property transaction to expect a “finder’s fee” despite not being a licensed...

Finding A Balance - Policy Considerations In The Courtroom

Background Statutorily prescribed sale and purchase agreements under the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 provide...

Case Update: When Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposits After the Expiry of a Tenancy

Introduction On 21.06.2021, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur High Court Civil Suit No. WA-22NCVC-832-12/2020: Le Apple Boutique Hotel...