Thomas Philip Advocates And Solicitors
The Contract Law practice at Messrs Thomas Philip is led by Managing Partner, Mathew Thomas Philip. The team provides strategic, business-focused legal support across the entire lifecycle of commercial agreements.
Leveraging the firm's deep litigation expertise—forged through handling over 3,000 cases and more than 300 trials—the team adopts a proactive, risk-aware approach to contract drafting, negotiation, and advisory work. Its core strength lies in designing enforceable contracts and developing decisive strategies for dispute resolution, with a proven track record of negotiating over 300 out-of-court settlements in complex, multi-party disputes.
The practice advises both multinational corporations and SMEs, offering practical solutions to mitigate litigation risk, resolve contractual impasses, and safeguard critical commercial objectives. The focus is always on achieving efficient, effective outcomes aligned with the client's business goals.
Firm Information
Founded
2004
Team Size
20 people
Office
1 location
Our Office
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
5-1 Jalan 22A/70A, Wisma CKL Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480
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Practice Areas
Private Client
Estate Planning
Trusts
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Case Results
Successful outcomes we've achieved for our clients
Principal Associate
Will & Testament
Principal Associate
Will & Testament
- Obtained an order to issue a certificate pursuant to Section 33 of the Government Proceedings Act 1956 in pursuance of enforcing a judgment sum of RM330 million owed by a State Government to our client.
- On an urgent basis, obtained an ex-parte mareva injunction (a.k.a. freezing injunction) to temporarily freeze all the assets of an individual up to around RM12 million. Following this, parties reached an out-of-court settlement whereby a considerable sum was paid to our clients.
- Representing and supporting the Mongolian rape survivors who were stopped at a roadblock during the first phase of the Movement Control Order in 2020. On top of law enforcement and the public prosecutor’s office, coordinated efforts with the Mongolian Consulate (and by extension, the Mongolian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand), private translators, private mental health experts and non-governmental organizations, in order to protect the welfare of the survivors. Acting as watching brief lawyers in the criminal proceedings against the alleged perpetrator. Successfully helped to raise over RM46,000 in order to ensure that the survivors’ civil action could be continued in their fight for justice.