Partner

Lum Man Chan

LL.B (Hons) Multimedia University

Phone:
+603 2710 3818


Fax:
+603 2710 3820


Email:
manchan@hhq.com.my

Profile

Man Chan’s practice mainly revolves around corporate litigation, and critical matters such as liquidation and restructuring, debt recovery, insolvency and employment disputes.

Over the years, Man Chan has acquired vast knowledge and experience in these areas of practice and has advised and represented various prominent institutional and individual clients, both foreign and local, in all levels of Malaysian Courts.

For non-contentious matters, Man Chan regularly provide advisory on regulatory and corporate compliance to SMEs from various sectors, amongst others being – retail, property development and management, manufacturing, logistics, mining and agriculture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2016)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Multimedia University

EXPERIENCE:

  • Acted for an automobile air conditioner manufacturer in its debt restructuring exercise pursuant to section 176 of the Companies Act 1965, including filing applications to court for a restraining order, resisting opposition to the proposed scheme by creditors and to convene creditors meeting.
  • Acted for a fashion retail chain in its debt restructuring exercise pursuant to section 366 of the Companies Act 2016, including filing applications to court for a restraining order and to convene creditors meeting.
  • Acted for a developer and resort operator in removing its previous judicial manager and applying to be placed under judicial management.
  • Acted for a shareholder on dispute over profit distribution arising from abandoned housing development project worth RM30million.
  • Acted for shareholders in initiating or resisting minority oppression suit filed pursuant to Section 346(1) of the Companies Act 2016.
  • Acted for shareholders in initiating or resisting winding up petition based upon just and equitable grounds pursuant to Section 465(1)(h) of the Companies Act 2016.
  • Acted for a minority shareholder based upon breach of shareholders agreement and unlawful interference of trade and business committed by its Italian majority shareholders.
  • Acted for a glove manufacturer in its recovering the construction cost of RM15million. Halim Hong & Quek | Best in Class, Seamless, Stewardship | www.dev2.trinbit.com 2 
  • Acted for a property developer in resisting the home buyer’s claim for liquidated ascertained damages based upon Federal Court’s decision of Ang Ming Lee.
  • Acted for Chamber of Commerce and Industry in resisting a claim filed by its member over alleged misappropriation of funds, violation of constitution, defamation and conspiracy to injure.

LANGUAGES:

  •  English
  •  Malay
  • Chinese

Area of Practice

Dispute Resolution
Employment
Liquidation & Restructuring
Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

Partner

Lum Man Chan

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Multimedia University
  • Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2016)

Phone:
+603 2710 3818

Fax:
+603 2710 3820

Email:
manchan@hhq.com.my

Area of Practice

  • Corporate and Commercial Dispute
  • Corporate Insolvency
  • Real Estate Dispute

Profile

With close to a decade of experience, Man Chan is a partner at Messrs. Halim, Hong & Quek, where he specializes in real estate dispute, corporate litigation, and insolvency with a particular focus on corporate rescue. Admitted to the High Court of Malaya in 2016, Man Chan is recognized for his resilient and resolute approach in helping his clients in their legal problems, with both precision and strategic insight.  

In the field of insolvency and corporate rescue, Man Chan has represented clients in high-stakes restructurings and court-approved schemes, utilizing his deep understanding of Malaysia’s Companies Act to guide companies through challenging restructurings. His work in this area extends to advising on judicial management, scheme of arrangement, private liquidations involving significant debt obligations. 

Man Chan’s corporate and commercial practice is marked by his adept handling of shareholder disputes, particularly those involving minority oppression. He provides critical advisory services in boardroom conflicts and disputes involving just and equitable winding-up proceedings.  

In real estate, Man Chan represents clients in a range of contentious matters, from property development disputes to regulatory challenges. He has represented property owners, developers, and utility providers in matters involving infrastructure claims, strata management issues, and maintenance disputes, demonstrating both legal insight and a commitment to client-oriented outcomes. 

At Halim, Hong & Quek, Man Chan’s practice embodies the firm’s commitment to providing strategic, results-oriented solutions. His work across corporate litigation, real estate disputes, and insolvency has positioned him as a trusted advisor, equipped to tackle the multifaceted challenges facing clients in today’s complex legal landscape.

Experience

Insolvency and Corporate Rescue 

  • Acted for a developer based in Malaysia in its proposed pre-packaged scheme of arrangement pursuant to s 369c of the Companies Act, involving 126 purchasers with RM70 million claim. 
  • Acted for various creditors in appointment of private liquidator and post-winding up disputes. 
  • Acted for a developer and resort operator in its debt restructuring exercise involving judicial management application under s 405 of the Companies Act 2016. 
  • Acted for a fashion retail chain in its debt restructuring exercise including filing applications to court for a restraining order and to convene creditors meeting s 366 of the Companies Act 2016. 
  • Acted for a white knight on dispute over profit distribution arising from abandoned commercial project in Subang, Selangor. 
  • Acted for an automobile air conditioner manufacturer in its debt restructuring exercise including filing applications to court for a restraining order pursuant to s 176 of the revoked Companies Act 1965, resisting opposition to the proposed scheme by creditors and to convene creditors meeting. 

Corporate and Commercial Dispute 

  • Acted for shareholders in boardroom tussle and advised on the procedure of fraud and accounting forensic. 
  • Acted for shareholders in multiple minority oppression actions under Section 346(1) of the Companies Act 2016. 
  • Acted for shareholders in initiating or resisting “just and equitable” winding up proceedings pursuant to Section 465(1)(h) of the Companies Act 2016. 
  • Acted for a foreign borrower and guarantor in setting aside a judgment of USD8 million obtained by a Malaysia Bank. 
  • Acted for a scrap metal dealer in defending a RM13million claim commenced by a magnesium manufacturer. 
  • Acted for a glove manufacturer in claiming the construction costs of RM15million against a public listed company. 

Real Estate Dispute 

  • Acted for a group of parcel owners in claiming the guaranteed rental return of RM18million against a developer. 
  • Acted for a group of parcel owners in challenging the passing of resolutions in the EGM of joint management body to impose different rate for maintenance charges.  
  • Acted for a group of purchasers in claiming liquidated ascertained damages of RM8million arising from late delivery of vacant possession. 
  • Acted for a group of purchasers in claiming for damages arising from misrepresentation of the developer and the proprietor in promoting private lease scheme. 
  • Acted for Malaysia’s largest water services provider in defending a claim of RM13million commenced by a developer. 

Reported Cases

  • Chan Yee Fatt & Ors v Pembinaan Kiwah Sdn Bhd & Ors [2023] CLJU 1536   
  • Zone Architect V. Matrix Treasure Sdn Bhd [2022] CLJU 970  
  • Perunding AC Dan Rakan Sendirian Berhad V. M101 Entity Sdn Bhd & Ors [2021] CLJU 2715   
  • In Re: Gold Coast Morib International Resort Sdn Bhd & Another Case [2021] CLJU 204  
  • Goh Woon Chin v Goh Boon Siong & Ors [2019] CLJU 1435  

Languages

  •  English
  •  Malay
  • Chinese

 

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