CHERN & CO. was recently appointed to represent a Hong Kong-based investment and project management consulting firm (“our Client”) in applying for a Mareva Injunction before the High Court of Shah Alam. This action is pending the outcome of arbitration at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”). Brief Facts In June 2021, our Client … Read more
What happens when you win and the losing party in a Court case refuses to pay you? Yes, you have won the case, and yes, the Judge has pronounced the Judgment in your favour. What can you do when this happens? In this event, you should consider taking out Garnishee Proceedings to enforce the Court … Read more
New Update: On March 2021, our Prime Minister has officially announced that the statutory demand threshold for winding-up petitions will be permanently kept at RM50,000! In this article, we will explain the basic legal concept of winding up, and the New Measures taken by our government to modify our existing winding-up laws, and what you … Read more
1. What are the steps to recover my debt? First, it is advisable that you send a Letter of Demand (“LOD”) to the debtor. It is a letter which formally demands the debtor to pay the amount of money which is owed, and also put the debtor on notice that legal action may be taken against them. … Read more