1975
When the Firm opened its doors on 1st August 1975, Malaysia itself was emerging from the 2nd Malaysia Plan, charting its course towards economic reform, social restructuring and growth.
It was a time defined by ambition, and it was in this spirit of purpose that our founding partners planted the seeds of what would become our enduring legacy.
Founding Partners
Dato’ Mohammed Adnan bin Datuk Shuaib, Mr. Sundra Moorthi, and Dato’ Low Chee Choon did more than establish a law practice; they built a practice where trust was the defining currency.
With integrity as their compass and professionalism as their promise, they forged relationships rooted in compassion, seeing every client not as a file and every staff not as a mere employee, but as a real-life story worthy of attention, care, and respect.
Dato’ Adnan bin Datuk Shuaib
Mr. Sundra Moorthi
Dato’ Low Chee Choon
Mr. Sundra Moorthi served as Managing Partner of the Firm from 1975 until 2010.
Firm Offices
From No. 9, Jalan Gereja to Wisma Budiman, then Menara Olympia, and now Menara Etiqa and The MET, each move reflects the Firm’s continued growth and steady expansion over the years.
1975
No. 9, Jalan Gereja
1984
Wisma Budiman
1995
Menara Olympia
2026
2026
Menara Etiqa
The MET
History of the Firm
Wisma Budiman Letterhead
Menara Olympia Letterhead
A Piece of History – The glass door entrance of the Firm’s former Menara Olympia office
The Firm’s Current Letterhead
From a small team of five, the Firm gradually evolved into a leading law practice with a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients and landmark transactions.
Wong Chin Chin, Consultant
Areas of Practice – Chance Over Choice
“When I joined the Firm in 1995, I was to assist Dato’ Low Chee Choon in banking and finance matters.
Not long after that, I was roped in to assist Mr. Sundra Moorthi in the strategic merger that saw the takeover of Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia Berhad (HICOM) by Diversified Resources Berhad (as it then was) that has culminated in the formation of the DRB-HICOM Berhad conglomerate.
After that project, I went on to do more corporate work. When Tesco came into Malaysia in 1996, I was roped in by Dato’ Low to assist with Tesco’s joint venture with the Sime Darby group and later on, its site acquisitions.”
Practice As A Balancing Act
“It’s a juggling act – juggling a few transactions moving at the same time, and staying sane. You must have strong mental and physical strength and a good team (legal and non-legal support) and blessings from above.”
10th Anniversary
20th Anniversary
Christmas Party
Ng Yoke Mui, Consultant
Enjoyment in Practice
“Nothing beats your own investigation, your own reading and your own due diligence.
I hope all lawyers enjoy their professional life. Whatever path you choose, it is important to take genuine satisfaction in the work that you do.
The profession offers endless opportunities to learn and to deepen your understanding. Approach it with curiosity, positivity and a sense of enjoyment.”
“There will inevitably be challenging days, particularly when dealing with difficult clients, and as lawyers we often continue to act despite those challenges.
At times, however, it is important to draw clear boundaries and make a principled stand with a client.
Acting for a client is ultimately a matter of professional judgment, there is no obligation to do so if it compromises those principles.”
1997
During the Asian Financial Crisis, the Firm focused on supporting clients through major corporate restructuring projects, expanding its work to help businesses navigate one of the region’s most challenging economic periods.
The Firm was privileged to advise on a number of significant transactions, including:
- Advising Danamodal Nasional Berhad on the recapitalisation of undercapitalised financial institutions.
- Advising on numerous schemes of arrangement and compromises under Section 176 of the Companies Act 1965.
- Advising Commerce International Merchant Bankers Berhad on the issuance of RM16 billion in bonds by Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad.
- Advising on the privatisation of Star Putra LRT.
- Advising on the disposal of 100% equity interest in Usahasama Proton-DRB Sdn Bhd (USPD) to Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Berhad (PROTON).