Karen Lee

What We Do

  • Ten Jing Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. v Hong Leong Bank Bhd [2023] 4 CLJ 623
    Represented a financial institution against an alleged negligence suit.

  • Hong Leong Bank Bhd v Starfish Holdings Sdn Bhd [2023] 2 CLJ 464
    Defended a financial institution in a claim for alleged wrongful clearance of cheques.

  • Code Brilliant Sdn. Bhd. v Rockwills Trustees Berhad & 2 Ors [2023] 1 LNS 1062
    Represented a private company against liquidators in an action for wrongful entry of a private caveat.

  • Re Eramara Jaya Sdn. Bhd. [2022] MLJU 607
    Acted for a company in receivership proceedings.

  • Giga Engineering & Construction Sdn. Bhd. v Hercules Structural System Sdn. Bhd. [2021] 1 LNS 1444
    Represented a structural engineering company in a civil dispute.

  • Behrang 2020 Sdn. Bhd. v Tenaga Nasional Bhd [2018] 6 CLJ 757
    Represented a property developer against the national utility company.

  • Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd. v Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd [2018] 1 LNS 1212
    Represented a government-linked company (GLC) in a claim for breach of share sale agreement.

  • Normawati Mohamad Zahari v Universiti Malaya [2017] 1 SMC 192
    Defended a public university in a wrongful dismissal claim.

  • Ibsul Development Sdn. Bhd. v Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor [2016] 1 LNS 772
    Represented a property development company in a joint venture dispute with a state-owned developer.

  • Ler Cheng Chye v Billion Shopping Centre Sdn. Bhd. [2016] 1 LNS 1571
    Represented a supermarket chain in a dispute concerning fees payable to receivers.

  • Gromutual Berhad v Ladang SPK Sdn. Bhd. [2014] 1 LNS 1406
    Acted in an action for specific performance of a sale transaction.

  • Lam Kee Ying Sdn. Bhd. v Kam Loong Mining Sdn. Bhd. [2014] 1 LNS 141
    Handled a shareholders’ dispute.

  • ARL Associates Sdn. Bhd. & Ors v Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad [2012] 1 LNS 821
    Represented investors in a class action for recovery of offshore investments.

  • Naj Global Network Sdn. Bhd. v Universiti Malaya [2011] 8 CLJ 658
    Defended a public university in a claim for goods allegedly supplied.

  • Tasja Sdn. Bhd. v Golden Approach Sdn. Bhd. [2011] 3 CLJ 751 & [2011] 2 CLJ 789
    Successfully resisted a time-barred claim.

  • Amalan Tepat Sdn. Bhd. v Panflex Sdn. Bhd. [2011] 7 CLJ 121
    Acted in a Federal Court application to set aside judgment in default.

  • Zainon Suppian Suppiah v Universiti Malaya [2008] 7 CLJ 408
    Defended a public university in a wrongful termination claim.

  • A & A Equity Sdn. Bhd. v Transnational Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn. Bhd. [2006] 1 LNS 249
    Defended a statutory body in a civil claim.

  • Represented clients in disputes involving joint management bodies under the Strata Management Act.

  • Represented a financial institution in a negligence claim against an IT service provider.

  • Successfully defended a public university in a lecturer’s wrongful dismissal claim.

  • Tetuan Abraham Ooi & Partners v Hadrons Consulting Sdn. Bhd. [2025] CLJU 2826; [2025] MLJU 3576.

  • Hadrons Consulting Sdn. Bhd. LBCN Development Sdn. Bhd. & Ors [2025] CLJU 595; [2025] MLJU 740.

  • Lim Geok Lan v Ketua Pengarah Insolvensi [2025] 5 CLJ 963; [2025] 11 MLJ 530.

  • Hong Leong Bank Bhd v Ten Jing Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. [2025] 9 CLJ 272; [2025] 4 MLJ 725.

  • Intan Permata Properties Sdn. Bhd. v AEJB Engineering Sdn. Bhd. [2023] CLJU 57.

  • Regalia Entity Sdn. Bhd. v Lembaga Amanah Yayasan Sarawak & Anor [2023] CLJU 743.

  • Gabungan Koperasi Perumahan Malaysia Bhd v Dominion Park Sdn. Bhd. [2019] 1 LNS 210
    Represented a property developer in a joint-venture dispute, resolved in favour of the developer at the Federal Court.

  • Scomi Rail Bhd v Malayan Banking Berhad [2018] 1 LNS 1123
    Represented the State Bank of India in resisting an injunction to restrain a bank guarantee call.

  • Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Berhad v Mastika Lagenda Sdn. Bhd. [2017] 7 CLJ 525
    Represented a subsidiary of a public-listed company in a Federal Court civil dispute.

  • Ilustrasi Hikmat Sdn. Bhd. v Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Mokhtar Shah Syed Nor [2016] 1 LNS 923
    Represented a private company in a dispute involving BERNAS.

  • Lim Aik Chin v Hong Leong Bank Berhad [2015] 8 CLJ 755
    Successfully struck out a suit filed without leave under Section 181A of the Companies Act 1965.

  • MCK Development Sdn. Bhd. v Ladang SPK Sdn. Bhd. [2015] 1 LNS 1234
    Acted for a developer in a joint-venture dispute.

  • CIMB Bank Bhd v Maybank Trustees Berhad & Ors [2014] 3 CLJ 1; Maybank Bhd v CIMB Bank Bhd [2013] 2 CLJ 306
    Handled a dispute involving defaults under Islamic ABBA Bonds.

  • Daya Matang Sdn. Bhd. v Pelangi Forwarding Sdn. Bhd. [2014] 1 LNS 1947
    Represented a company in a dispute over goods sold and delivered.

  • North Plaza Sdn. Bhd. v Equiticorp Holdings Ltd & 2 Ors [2013] 3 CLJ 1101; Cheah Theam Kheng v City Centre Sdn. Bhd. [2012] 2 CLJ 16
    Handled multi-million ringgit disputes involving prime land and liquidation issues.

  • RHB Bank Bhd v Kwantas Oil Sdn. Bhd. & Anor [2012] 4 CLJ 292
    Represented a bank in a dispute involving forward foreign exchange transactions.

  • Magna Prima Bhd & Ors v Top Green Entity Sdn. Bhd. & Ors [2012] 1 LNS 270
    Acted in an action for fraud against company directors.

  • Shamsul Saad v Tengku Dato’ Ibrahim Petra Tengku Indra Petra [2010] 8 CLJ 357
    Handled a derivative action.

  • Danalechumi Kannan v Mayland Development Sdn. Bhd. [2010] 1 LNS 341
    Resisted a winding-up petition.

  • Univein Sdn. Bhd. v Malaysian Building Society Berhad [2003] 2 CLJ 514
    Resisted a stay of execution at the Court of Appeal.

  • Represented a numbers forecast operator in a dispute with Malaysian turf clubs, leading to an out-of-court settlement.

  • Advised a foreign equity investment partnership on the specific performance of an agreement.

  • Represented a developer in an action for specific performance against a state development corporation.

  • Acted for an energy company in a share sale dispute.

  • Represented a convenience store chain in a shareholders’ dispute, successfully uplifting the appointment of interim receivers.

  • Liew Moong Ju v Peninsular Steel Galvanising Sdn. Bhd. & Ors [2025] CLJU 317; [2025] MLJU 446.

  • Primutiara Development Sdn. Bhd. v Trimvilla Sdn. Bhd. [2023] 1 LNS 1502
    Defended a private company in a restitution claim involving land size discrepancies in a sale and purchase agreement.

  • Orchard Circle Sdn. Bhd. v Pentadbir Tanah Hulu Langat & 4 Ors [2021] 1 CLJ 1
    Represented a highway concessionaire in a judicial review concerning compulsory land acquisition.

  • Represented a highway concessionaire in over 240 land acquisition matters, including inquiries, High Court references, and appeals.

  • Lee Siew Ken & Anor v Pengarah Tanah dan Galian Negeri Selangor [2015] MLJU 610
    Represented landowners defrauded in a claim against the Land Administrator.

  • Malaysia Land Properties Sdn. Bhd. v Waldorf & Windsor Joint Management Body [2014] 1 LNS 115
    Represented a developer in a trespass action.

  • Capital Land Sdn. Bhd. v Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. [2012] 1 LNS 235
    Defended a GLC in a trespass claim.

  • Tan Yoke Kwee & Ors v Sistem Lingkaran Lebuhraya Sdn. Bhd. [2010] 2 CLJ 653
    Defended a highway concessionaire in a land possession claim.

  • Advised a public-listed company in a land fraud matter.

  • Represented individuals in claims against the State for damages arising from land fraud.

  • Sistem Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang Sdn. Bhd. v Orchard Circle Sdn. Bhd. [2025] 5 CLJ 173; [2025] MLJU 783.

  • Orchard Circle Sdn. Bhd. v Pentadbir Tanah Dearah Hulu Langat [2024] 5 CLJ 647; [2025] MLJU 2649.

 

  • Grace Assembly of God
    Advised members of a prominent church in respect of proposed de-registration by the Registrar of Societies.

  • Hainan Association of Selangor & Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur v Registrar of Societies (unreported)
    Represented the association in a judicial review to quash the Registrar’s decision disallowing adjournment of its 2020 AGM due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Represented office bearers of an association who were unlawfully removed.

  • Belux Holdings Sdn. Bhd. v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri [2022] MLJU 57
    Represented an investment holding company in a judicial review against the Inland Revenue Board’s decision to tax compensation received for compulsory land acquisition; also represented the company in the appeal before the Special Commissioners of Income Tax (SCIT), which was resolved in favour of the taxpayer.

  • Represented a private limited company in an appeal before the SCIT against the IRB’s classification of rental income as business income; the appeal was decided in favour of the taxpayer.

  • Represented a trust company in an SCIT appeal against the imposition of Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT), successfully securing a decision in favour of the taxpayer.

  • Represented a property developer in an SCIT appeal against the IRB’s disallowance of rental-related expenditure deductions.

  • Represented a consultancy company in relation to an IRB audit concerning intercompany income treatment within a corporate group.

  • Represented a developer company in an appeal to the SCIT against the IRB’s imposition of RPGT on land disposals through a joint venture entity.

  • Represented clients in multi-million ringgit adjudication proceedings under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA), including claims against employers such as the Government of Malaysia.

 

  • AMD Construction Sdn. Bhd.  v Tanah Laman Sdn. Bhd. & Anor [2025] CLJU 1238; [2025] MLJU 1437.

Represented clients in multi-million ringgit adjudication proceedings under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA), including claims against employers such as the Government of Malaysia.