Litigation Credentials of Alvin Lai Kok Wing
Alvin earned his Bachelor of Law (Honours) from the University of London in 2003 and completed his Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in 2004. Following graduation, he undertook pupillage with his previous firm, where he was admitted to the Malaysian Bar on 12/8/2005 and retained as a Legal. He has since worked closely with Mr. Justin Voon, now his partner. Alvin specializes in civil and commercial litigation, with extensive experience appearing before the Subordinate Courts, the High Courts, the Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court. His expertise extends to various dispute resolution forums, including the Adjudication proceedings under the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”) and Arbitration, with a particular focus on building construction contracts and disputes. In April 2012, Alvin co-founded the partnership firm "Messrs. Justin Voon Chooi & Wing" with Justin and Chooi Peng. Alvin's areas of practice encompass: Land related disputes Landlord and tenant disputes Building construction contract disputes Strata Management related disputes Commercial debt recovery cases Pre-emptive injunctive remedies Winding-up actions and insolvency law Corporate rescue mechanism Partnership and shareholder disputes Defamation and tort related claims Industrial Court and labour law practice Contempt of Court cases Banking and financial disputes Other areas such as Judicial Review Application, contractual disputes, tort actions, contested divorces, compulsory land acquisition and general litigation. His expertise is evidenced by numerous reported cases, available in the 'Reported Case Laws' page, which underscore his legal acumen and contributions to jurisprudence. Alvin has a proven track record of handling complex legal matters effectively. Alvin is frequently engaged by both local and foreign clients for his legal advisory services and litigation matters, reflecting his reputation for excellence and expertise in commercial issues. There were instances where Alvin has successfully collaborated with other professionals, such as forensic accountants, industry experts and legal specialists from other jurisdictions, to achieve favourable outcomes for his clients.
Email: alvin@jcw.com.my