A new specialist dispute practitioner joins Malaysia team at Global Law Experts

Welcome To Our Exclusive Member For Dispute Resolution & Malaysia

We at Global Law Experts are pleased to welcome Sanjiv Naddan as our Exclusive Member for Dispute Resolution in Malaysia. His arrival on the GLE platform brings a focused dispute practice that combines courtroom tested advocacy with practitioner scholarship an approach that aligns with the needs of businesses and individuals facing complex commercial, banking & finance, insolvency, property & technology related disputes. We look forward to featuring his insights for readers and clients who require authoritative guidance on Dispute Resolution law in Malaysia.

Background & Professional Credentials

Sanjiv Naddan graduated LL.B. (Hons) from Cardiff University and completed the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) before commencing pupillage at a leading Kuala Lumpur litigation practice. He was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in January 2018 and progressed through litigation ranks to partnership prior to founding his own firm. These qualifications and his progression through a major Malaysian litigation team underpin the depth of his courtroom and advisory experience.

Founding A Specialist Dispute Firm

In 2025 Sanjiv co founded Messrs Sanjiv Naddan & Huan with partner Yee Huan Hoo, establishing a Kuala Lumpur practice with primary focus on dispute resolution. The firm positions itself as a specialist dispute practice that blends litigation capability with dispute averse drafting and commercially practical advice designed to produce clarity and timely outcomes for corporate and private clients. This enterprise reflects a modern trend among senior litigators to offer nimble, specialist services targeted at the most pressing commercial disputes.

Practice Focus & Courtroom Experience

Sanjiv’s practice covers banking & finance litigation (including enforcement of security), fraud & breach of trust claims, contractual & commercial disputes, shareholder & minority oppression claims, land litigation, and restructuring & insolvency disputes where urgent injunctive relief is often required. He has acted for major financial institutions and corporate clients and has appeared at all levels of the Malaysian courts, giving him practical experience with procedural strategy, urgent interim remedies, and complex evidentiary issues. That mix of high‑stakes lender instructions and corporate litigation informs a commercial approach to dispute resolution that balances risk, timing, and client operations.

Published Scholarship & Thought Leadership

Alongside practice, Sanjiv has contributed to recognised practitioner resources, including work on the Annotated Companies Act 2016 and chapters within texts on injunctive relief. Those publications demonstrate an active engagement with company law and the law of injunctive remedies areas that frequently decide the early, decisive stages of commercial litigation and restructuring disputes. This combination of written scholarship and active litigation work helps translate complex legal doctrine into practical case strategy for clients.

Introduction

Sanjiv’s demonstrates the attributes businesses seek when navigating commercial conflict in Malaysia: technical command of the relevant statutory frameworks, demonstrated courtroom experience, and a commitment to practitioner education. His record of instructions from financial institutions and corporate clients, his contributions to leading practice texts, and his move to establish a specialist dispute firm signal depth and a client centred focus qualities that matter when selecting counsel for high value or time sensitive litigation. This combination underscores the value of clear, pragmatic guidance for clients.

Dispute Resolution Law In Malaysia: The Current Landscape

The contemporary landscape of Dispute Resolution law in Malaysia is multi track and dynamic: busy commercial court lists, a growing arbitration sector, and statutory adjudication for construction payment disputes under CIPAA are all important features. CIPAA has provided an expedited adjudication route for construction payment claims and has reshaped how construction sector cashflow disputes are managed, while arbitration and specialised court procedures continue to handle cross border and complex commercial cases. The environment remains responsive to international trends, underscoring the need for counsel skilled across multiple forums.

Key Practical Challenges For Clients

For businesses and individuals, the decisive issues in commercial conflict often turn on procedural timing and strategies that are determined pre-litigation. Preservation orders, freezing orders, and urgent injunctions can determine a party’s bargaining position and the practical viability of a claim. Technical evidentiary strategy particularly in commercial disputes involving electronic records, forensic accounting, or allegations of fraud also requires specialist litigation skill.

How Sanjiv’s Approach Serves Clients

Sanjiv’s practice emphasises a dual track: robust advocacy when litigation is unavoidable, coupled with measured use of alternative dispute mechanisms and commercially calibrated settlement strategy. This approach serves all clients including, corporate clients, insolvency practitioners, and private individuals who need outcomes that protect their personal interests, preserve assets, and minimise operational disruption. His courtroom experience, combined with published practice guidance, positions him to advise on both the immediate tactical steps and the longer term strategic outlook of a dispute.

Practical Guidance For Businesses & Individuals Seeking Help

If you are a business or private party facing a commercial, banking, property or technology related dispute in Malaysia, consider counsel who is able to see the bigger picture and provide early advice on the necessary pre-litigation. Working with a specialist dispute lawyer reduces the overall risk  and improves the chance of achieving a commercially sensible resolution.

What To Expect From An Engagement With Sanjiv Naddan

Clients instructing Sanjiv should expect a pragmatic, outcome focused process: early case triage, prioritisation of urgent interim remedies where needed, and early litigation strategy. He brings experience from corporate instructions to shape legal strategy that addresses both liability and operational continuity. His published contributions suggest an ability to translate complex judicial and statutory developments into meaningful client advice.

Closing Thoughts On Dispute Resolution Law In Malaysia

Dispute Resolution law in Malaysia increasingly rewards practitioners who combine litigation experience with doctrinal familiarity and commercial sensitivity. Whether pursuing enforcement of security for a banking client, seeking injunctive relief in corporate control disputes, or resolving construction payment issues through CIPAA adjudication, successful outcomes hinge on procedural timing, technical evidence, and a clear settlement strategy. The Exclusive Member status of Sanjiv brings these capabilities to the GLE network, offering businesses and individuals in Malaysia access to specialist dispute resolution counsel grounded in practice and scholarship.

Welcome Again From Global Law Experts

We welcome Sanjiv Naddan to the Global Law Experts community and look forward to sharing his thought leadership and practical updates on Dispute Resolution law in Malaysia with our audience. His combination of courtroom experience, published work, and a focused dispute practice will be a valuable resource for clients and professionals navigating Malaysia’s evolving dispute resolution environment. For readers seeking a specialised advocate in banking, corporate, property or technology disputes, his profile represents a substantive and contemporary option.