Dispute Resolution
Conflict Resolution Services
We offer comprehensive dispute resolution services through litigation, arbitration or mediation. Our goal is to provide the most effective and commercially viable solutions to resolve civil or commercial disputes. Our team is skilled in managing disputes from inception to resolution, ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected at all stages of the process.
Banking Litigation
Since 1998, Azhar & Wong has provided legal services to various financial institutions in debt recovery, foreclosure (both charge and assignment matters), execution and enforcement of judgments/orders and insolvency proceedings. Our wealth of experience in handling such proceedings, whether contested or otherwise covers all levels from the subordinate courts up to the appellate courts. We also represent financial institutions in defending claims initiated by their customers, ensuring comprehensive legal support in all banking litigation matters.
Insurance Law & Subrogation
Our work in subrogation recovery proceedings for insurance companies started in the mid-2000s, and since then, we have consistently achieved high recovery rates for claims initiated through both civil courts and arbitration. Over the years, our firm has developed a deep expertise in handling a variety of claims, particularly those involving property damage and loss and marine (dry) related claims.
Our approach is thorough and methodical, starting with a detailed assessment of the incident and the insured’s loss, followed by meticulous preparation of the recovery claim. We work closely with insurance companies, claims agents and loss adjusters to gather all necessary evidence, including expert reports to substantiate the claims. Our team is skilled at negotiating settlements that maximize recovery for our clients, but we are equally prepared to pursue litigation when a favourable settlement cannot be reached.
Beyond handling claims, we also advise our clients on the interpretation of insurance policy wording. Insurance policies can be intricate documents with provisions that are sometimes ambiguous or open to interpretation. Our legal team assists insurance companies in understanding and applying policy terms correctly, helping to clarify coverage issues and avoid potential disputes.
General Litigation
Azhar & Wong has a broad range of experience in general litigation. We have experience in matters of dispute relating to negligence, personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, goods sold and delivered, services rendered and delivery of vacant possession of immovable property and other equitable relief. Our general litigation practice is characterized by a dedication to securing favourable outcomes and delivering equitable relief for our clients. We combine legal expertise with a strategic approach to litigation, aiming to resolve disputes effectively and efficiently. Our commitment to client service ensures that we are responsive, accessible, and focused on achieving the best possible results for those we represent.
Commercial Litigation
At Azhar & Wong, our commercial litigation practice encompasses a wide variety of disputes, reflecting the complexity and dynamism of the commercial sector. We have handled various types of commercial disputes ranging from recovery from bank guarantees, performance bonds etc to breach of software implementation contract and injunctive reliefs. Our goal is always to provide clear, strategic advice and representation, helping our clients navigate the complexities of commercial litigation. We understand that commercial disputes can be highly disruptive and costly, and we are committed to resolving them in a manner that is both efficient and effective. Our team is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We combine deep legal knowledge with practical commercial insight, allowing us to approach each case with a clear understanding of our clients’ business objectives.
Insolvency
Our extensive experience in insolvency law at Azhar & Wong encompasses a broad range of services related to bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings, particularly in respect of creditors’ claims. We provide comprehensive legal support to creditors (particularly financial institutions) seeking to recover debts from insolvent individuals and companies, navigating the intricacies of insolvency law with expertise and precision. Furthermore, we understand the broader business implications of insolvency and offer pragmatic advice to help clients make informed decisions. Our goal is to provide clients with clear, actionable advice that aligns with their commercial objectives.