73 LAWYER MONTHLY ADR AWARDS 2024 Arbitration Lawyer of the Year About Sudhar Thillainathan Sudhar is a founding partner of the firm of Messrs. Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership, a boutique dispute resolution firm, which was established on 2nd May, 2018. Prior to that, Sudhar was a senior partner in the firm of Messrs Shook Lin & Bok, a long-established full-service law firm. Sudhar is an established commercial disputes practitioner with almost three decades of experience. He advises and appears in a broad range of complex and high-value commercial disputes, across a wide-range of industry sectors, often with a cross-border dimension, with an emphasis on disputes with contract law, company law, equity and civil fraud elements. Sudhar has extensive trial and appellate court experience and is also experienced in obtaining and resisting applications for preemptive relief including freezing and disclosure orders. A large proportion of his work in recent years have involved major fraud litigation and asset recovery exercises. He also has substantial experience handling corporate and joint venture disputes. Sudhar accepts arbitral appointments and has been appointed sole arbitrator and as chairman of three member tribunals under various rules including AIAC (formerly KLRCA), ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL. Sudhar is the recipient of the Malaysian Arbitration Lawyer of the Year award for 2023 and 2024 conferred by the Lawyer Monthly Magazine, UK. Sudhar is also ranked as a leading dispute resolution practitioner in notable legal directories. MALAYSIA Sudhar Thillainathan Founding Partner - Messrs. Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership Advocates & Solicitors Testimonials from Notable Legal Directories “He possesses an exceptional understanding of intricate legal concepts and consistently demonstrates the ability to navigate complex legal matters with finesse. His depth of knowledge and experience in handling sophisticated legal challenges is truly impressive.” “I am personally impressed with Sudhar’s responsiveness, attention to detail and problemsolving abilities, as well as his willingness to go the extra mile for clients.” “Sudhar Thillainathan is truly exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides very helpful commercial legal advice.” “Sudhar Thillainathan is very experienced and always a valued add to any legal team. He is meticulous without being bogged down with processes and red tape. Always willing to listen to counter points and opposing views and skilful in managing critical discourses.” “Steven Thiruneelakandan and Sudhar Thillainathan are exceptional lawyers. Very experienced litigators. Strong advocates. Both have been involved in a wide range of disputes at all levels. Super smart, responsive, excellent strategists, thoughtful and hard working.”
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