Erica Wong Jia Chie

Associate

Erica Wong is an associate with a primary focus on fraud and asset recovery, acting for corporate in complex, high-value disputes involving cross-border misappropriation of funds and multi-party proceedings. She was involved in one of Malaysia’s largest fraud and asset recovery actions, encompassing fund tracing and coordinated enforcement strategies. In addition, she maintains an active Maritime & Shipping practice including involvement in vessel arrests and interim measures in support of foreign arbitrations. Recognised for her speed and responsiveness, Erica supports clients in managing urgent, high-value commercial disputes with cross-border dimensions.

Key Practice Areas

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

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.
  • Assisted in vessel arrest proceedings and opposed applications to strike out arrests in support of in rem maritime claims.
  • Acted in opposing setting aside and suspension applications against an arbitration award arising from international commercial disputes.
  • Acted for a statutory body in seeking an injunction against a corporate entity for contraventions of the Legal Profession Act 1976.
  • 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

  • LL.B (Hons), University of Malaya
  • Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

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