Our Partners, Mr N.G. Vinod and Mr Saravanan Krishnan, were speakers at the 6th LAWASIA (The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific) Human Rights Conference 2026 held in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr N. G. Vinod spoke at Parallel Session 4C: Challenges for Responsible Business and Human Rights, while Mr Saravanan Krishnan spoke at Parallel Session […]
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Introduction As established in Rookes v. Barnard [1964] AC 1129, aggravated damages may be awarded when the manner of tort results in injury to the plaintiff’s dignity, self-respect, or emotional well-being, particularly considering the motive or conduct of the tortfeasor. In the context of medical negligence, the Federal Court’s decision in Dr Hari Krishnan
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The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 is often misunderstood. Below are some common misconceptions to watch out for. For further guidance on PDPA compliance, please feel free to get in touch.
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Our Partners Mr Sathiesh K Purushothaman and Mr Mohd Amierul Sharafi Shaharizan, visited the Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) on 2 April 2026 to strengthen institutional ties and explore avenues for collaboration. The visit included discussions on student development and industry engagement, as well as a tour of the faculty’s facilities. VSI is
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Once appointed, the personal representative must register transmission at the land office. Transmission is the process by which the land office formally recognises the personal representative’s authority to act on the property. Only after transmission can the property be legally transferred to a beneficiary or sold to a purchaser. Any attempt to deal with
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The Johore Bar Corporate & Conveyancing Sub-Committee (“CCSC”) hosted the Conference on “Innovative Conveyancing – Law, Practice, Pitfalls and Future Trends” on 24 January 2026. The conference provided a platform for knowledge-sharing among legal practitioners, the judiciary, and regulators. Our partner, Mr Saravanan Krishnan, Chairperson of the CCSC, delivered the Welcoming Remarks, setting the tone
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From 28 to 30 November 2025, VSI held a team-building retreat at Desaru. Members from all our firm branches worked together to compete in several team-management games and activities. It was the perfect opportunity for all of us to connect, collaborate, and enjoy a warm, informal get-together outside the office. The retreat also highlighted VSI’s
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1. Statutory Framework Under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA 2012”), an adjudication decision is given “temporary finality”. In other words, it is binding and enforceable immediately, subject to limited statutory challenges. Section 13 of CIPAA provides that an adjudication decision is binding unless: It is set aside by the High Court
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The High Court has allowed a claim brought by apartment owners against a developer arising from the absence of a promised rooftop garden, awarding damages of RM3 million. This decision underscores the importance of accountability in property development and affirms that purchasers are entitled to rely on the representations made to them. It is a
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The Federal Court has granted leave to appeal on a significant question of law concerning the doctrine of lifting the corporate veil. The High Court allowed our clients’ claim, however on appeal, the Court of Appeal reversed the finding, holding that the corporate veil cannot be lifted to impose liability on a separate corporate entity.
