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Erica Wong Jia Chie

Associate

Erica Wong is an associate with a primary focus in fraud and asset recovery.  She was involved in Malaysia’s largest ever fraud and asset recovery action encompassing fund tracing and coordinated enforcement strategies to recover losses arising from the cross-border misappropriation of funds. In addition, she maintains an active Maritime & Shipping practice including involvement in vessel arrests and interim measures in support of foreign arbitrations. Erica also supports clients in managing urgent, high-value commercial disputes with cross-border dimensions. She takes pride in providing fast, responsive and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on practical and enforceable outcomes.

erica.wong@hhq.com.my

Key Practice Areas

  • Fraud and Asset Recovery
  • Maritime and Shipping
  • Commercial Litigation

Key Expertise

  • Experienced in complex fraud and asset recovery matters involving cross-border fund tracing, multi-party proceedings and interim relief.
  • Experienced in arbitration-related applications, including setting aside and suspension proceedings.
  • Active hands on Maritime & Shipping practice.
  • Involved in multiple appeals before the appellate courts in Malaysia across a range of civil and commercial matters.
  • Enjoys researching legal issues and finding solutions to legal problems.

Work Highlights

  • Acted in one of Malaysia’s largest fraud and asset recovery actions involving multi-party proceedings and cross-border tracing of misappropriated funds.
  • Acted in opposing setting aside and suspension applications against an arbitration award arising from international commercial disputes.
  • Acted in defending a suit involving claims in the trillions arising from the alleged wrongful termination of agents’ contracts.
  • Acted in commencing proceedings against agents for fraudulent practices.
  • Acting for the Malaysian Bar in seeking an injunction against a corporate entity for alleged contravention of the Legal Profession Act 1976.
  • Assisted in vessel arrest proceedings and opposed applications to strike out arrests in support of in rem maritime claims.
  • Assisted in an appeal against the High Court’s decision in dismissing an originating summons relating to the termination of a co-proprietorship in a land matter.

Qualifications & Professional Affiliations

  • Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2025)
  • LB (Hons), University of Malaya
  • Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

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