LAU KEE SERN

LL.B (HONS) (LONDON), CLP ADVOCATE & SOLICITOR OF THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA

Mr. Lau Kee Sern was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of High Court of Malaya in 2000.

Kee Sern has wide experience in civil and commercial litigation with particular focus on banking, finance and insolvency matters.

He advises and acts for major banking and financial institutions in court proceedings. He is a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Malaysia and MICPA’s Insolvency Practice Committee and is well known for his work on receivership, liquidation, scheme of arrangement and corporate rescue matters.

He appears regularly as counsel in the High Court and the appellate courts in a wide range of corporate and commercial cases relating to breach of director’s duties, fraud and defamation, and shareholder disputes involving just and equitable winding up, oppression action and derivative action.

Kee Sern also advises and acts for clients in matters involving land acquisition, land and tenancy disputes, and construction disputes and claims under Construction Industry Payment And Adjudication Act 2012.

REPORTED CASES
Reported cases where Kee Sern has appeared as counsel or co-counsel are as follows:

  1. Mohamed Izmi bin Md Said v Messrs Anad & Noraini (sued as a firm) & Anor [2023] MLJU 1945, High Court; [2023] 1 LNS 1746, High Court
  2. Damien Thaman Divean (Mewakili Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam) & Anor v Majlis Eksekutif Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan (Exco) & Ors [2023] MLJU 188, High Court
  3. Ng Ka Giap v Lim Poh Chai & Ors [2023] 1 LNS 712; [2023] MLJU 836, High Court
  4. Lim Chik Lok v Kilang Papan Wakaf Tapai Sdn Bhd (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation) [2022] MLJU 3037; [2022] 1 LNS 2821, High Court
  5. DC Town Square Sdn Bhd v Winning Paragon Sdn Bhd [2022] MLJU 2100, High Court
  6. Lambang Pertama Sdn Bhd (dalam likuidasi) v Idris Hydraulic (Malaysia) Berhad [2022] MLJU 1379; [2022] 1 LNS 1376; [2022] AMEJ 0819, High Court
  7. Dato Chang Jong Yu & Ors v OSK Capital Sdn Bhd & Ors [2022] MLJU 1345; [2022] 1 LNS 1326, High Court
  8. OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad v Adventure Driven Sdn Bhd & Ors [2021] 1 LNS 794, High Court
  9. Kuala Ibai Property Sdn Bhd v Chang Jong Yu [2021] 1 LNS 682, High Court
  10. Phan Ba Hung v Sadec Malaysia Consortium Sdn Bhd [2021] MLJU 2851; [2021] 1 LNS 2557, High Court
  11. Ong Mei Lean v Loh Sim Seng [2021] MLJU 2082; [2021] 1 LNS 2495, Court of Appeal
  12. Instant Bonus Development Sdn Bhd v Wong Ching Yong & Anor; Malaysia Building Society Berhad [Intervener] [2021] MLJU 1644; [2021] 1 LNS 1353; [2021] AMEJ 1362, High Court
  13. Kuala Ibai Property Sdn Bhd v Chang Chong Yu [2021] 1 LNS 682, High Court
  14. Arkema Technochemicals Sdn Bhd v NSE Energy Sdn Bhd [2021] MLJU 378; [2021] 1 LNS 322; [2021] AMEJ 0442, High Court
  15. Mega First Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd [2021] 11 MLJ 124, High Court
  16. Kim Lam Huat Builders Sdn Bhd lwn Ang Kuah Chua dan satu lagi [2021] MLJU 210; [2021] 1 LNS 193, High Court
  17. Aura Indah Jaya Sdn Bhd v OCBC Bank (M) Bhd [2021] 10 MLJ 21; [2021] 5 CLJ 24; [2021] 2 AMR 761, High Court
  18. Dato Chang Jong Yu v OSK Capital Sdn Bhd & Ors [2021] 1 LNS 171, High Court
  19. Ler Cheng Chye & Anor v Wong Ching Yong & Ors [2020] MLJU 1565, High Court
  20. He-Con Sdn Bhd v Bulyah Ishak & Anor and Another Appeal [2020] 7 CLJ 271; [2020] MLJU 916, Federal Court
  21. Thrinakarasi @ Arrasu a/l Munisamy & Anor v OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad [2020] MLJU 1461, High Court
  22. Tidy Non-Woven Sdn Bhd v Law Chen Huat & Ors [2020] 4 AMR 394; [2020] 1 LNS 398; [2020] MLJU 494, High Court
  23. Instant Bonus Development Sdn Bhd v MBSB Bank Sdn Bhd dan Satu Lagi [2019] 1 LNS 2313, High Court
  24. Sincere Image Sdn Bhd v Ibai Ria Sdn Bhd [2019] MLJU 2140, High Court
  25. Sincere Image Sdn Bhd v Ibai Leisure Sdn Bhd [2019] MLJU 2139, High Court
  26. Mohd Awang bin Abu Bakar v Tok Kor Hin dan lain-lain [2019] MLJU 2127, High Court
  27. Laman Kejora Sdn Bhd v Ibai Golf & Country Club Bhd [2019] MLJU 2119, High Court
  28. Iconic Bina Sdn Bhd v Ibaimas Sdn Bhd [2019] MLJU 2114, High Court
  29. Dato’ Chang Jong Yu v Dato’ Seri Yong Tu Sang & Anor [2019] MLJU 2104, High Court
  30. Itramas Technology Sdn Bhd v Infologic Pte Ltd & Ors [2019] LNS 1860; [2019] MLJU 1942, High Court
  31. Hai San & Sons Sdn Bhd & Anor v IGLO (M) Sdn Bhd & Ors [2019] MLJU 1996, High Court
  32. Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd (In Liquidation) v RHB Bank Berhad and 789 Others [2019] 5 AMR 342, High Court
  33. Wong Kim Yoon v Cheong Kim Hong & Ors (2019) 1 LNS 1004; (2019) MLJU 1589; (2020) 1 AMR 418, High Court
  34. Ibai Golf & Country Club Bhd v Laman Mejora Sdn Bhd [2019] 2 AMR 582; (2019) 12 MLJ 446, High Court
  35. TH Heavy Engineering Bhd & Ors [2018] MLJU 466, High Court
  36. Pacific & Orient Insurance Co Bhd v Sulaiman bin Mohd Said & Anor [2018] MLJU 458, High Court
  37. Micro Nutrition Specialities Sdn Bhd v RHB Bank Bhd [2017] 10 MLJ 309, High Court
  38. Hong Leong Bank Berhad v Permintex Automotive Sdn Bhd [2017] MLJU 1915, High Court
  39. Hor Chin Ser & Anor v. Villa Genting Development Sdn. Bhd. & Ors And Other Appeals (2017) 5 CLJ 17, Court of Appeal
  40. Yakin Tenggara Sdn. Bhd. v. RHB Bank Bhd. & Ors and other appeals [2017] 2 MLJ 774, Court of Appeal
  41. Affin Bank Bhd. lwn Noah Venture Sdn. Bhd. dan lain-lain [2017] MLJU 708, High Court
  42. Ken Property Sdn. Bhd. v. Badan Pengurusan Bersama Ken Damansara II Condominium [2016] 1 LNS 309, Court of Appeal
  43. RHB Bank Bhd. v. Gula Perak Bhd. (Datuk Lim Sue Beng, applicant)[2016] MLJU 668, High Court
  44. Nusky Realty Sdn. Bhd. v. Ong Lai @ Ong Kong Lai & Anor & Another Case (2016) 1 LNS 1073, High Court
  45. Damai Freight (M) Sdn Bhd v Affin Bank Bhd [2015] 4 CLJ 1, Federal Court
  46. RHB Bank Bhd. v. Gula Perak Bhd. [2015] 1 LNS 1441, High Court
  47. FWB Venture Sdn. Bhd. & Satu Lagi v. Cartridge Technology Sdn. Bhd.[2015] 1 LNS 873, High Court
  48. Shine Aluminium Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. (In Liquidation) v. Low Keng Soon [2015] 1 CLJ 1137, High Court
  49. Innovatex Sdn. Bhd. v. Seng Sin Hong Electric (M) Sdn. Bhd. [2015] MLJU 966, High Court
  50. Mutiara Besi Logam Sdn. Bhd. & Ors v. Hong Leong Bank Berhad[2015] 1 LNS 452, High Court
  51. Malayan Banking Bhd. v. Chip Lam Seng Enterprise Bhd. [2015] 5 CLJ 260, High Court
  52. Samuel Naik Siang Ting & Ors v Public Bank Bhd [2014] 6 CLJ 914, Federal Court
  53. PECD Bhd (in liquidation) v AmTrustee Bhd [2014] 1 MLJ 91, Federal Court
  54. Pembinaan Wasmegah Sdn. Bhd. v. Local Engineering Sdn. Bhd. & Anor[2014] 1 LNS(O) 6, Court of Appeal
  55. MB Gold Sdn. Bhd. v. AmBank (M) Bhd. & Ors [2014] 1 LNS 1616, High Court
  56. Chartgreen Sdn. Bhd. v. Affin Bank Bhd. [2014] 1 LNS 1181, High Court
  57. Pembinaan Wasmegah Sdn. Bhd. v. Local Engineering Sdn. Bhd. & Anor[2014] 10 CLJ 557, High Court
  58. AmBank (M) Bhd. v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Gombak & Another Case[2014] 8 CLJ 34, High Court
  59. TR Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd. v. City Centre Sdn. Bhd. [2014] 1 CLJ 682, High Court
  60. Repco (M) Sdn Bhd v. Tan Toh Fatt & Ors (2013) 7 MLJ 408, High Court
  61. Malaysian Trustees Berhad v JMT International Sdn Bhd [2013] MLJU 17; [2013] 3 AMR 158, High Court
  62. Tan Sri William Cheng Heng Jem & Anor (suing as the President and Deputy President of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia, and for and on its behalf) v. Tan Sri Ngan Ching Wen & Ors [2013] 8 MLJ 417, High Court
  63. Octville Golf Properties Sdn. Bhd. v. Uniwheels Sdn. Bhd.(appointed receivers and managers) [2013] 8 MLJ 558, High Court
  64. Continental Court Sdn. Bhd. v. Fan Fong Hee & Ors [2013] 1 LNS 275, High Court
  65. Maxbiz Corporation Bhd. & Anor v. Public Investment Bank. Bhd. & Ors[2012] MLJU 33, High Court
  66. Ambank (M) Bhd. v. Faithmont Estate Sdn. Bhd. [2011] MLJU 1206, High Court
  67. Gropoint Fisheries Sdn. Bhd. v. OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd. [2011] 1 LNS 353, High Court
  68. Wong Koon Seng v. Rahman Hydraulic Tin Bhd. & Ors [2011] 4 MLJ 337, Court of Appeal
  69. OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd. v. Lian Ak Glass Sdn. Bhd. & Ors [2011] MLJU 985, High Court
  70. PECD Bhd. & Anor v. AmTrustee Bhd. and other appeals [2010] 5 MLJ 357, Court of Appeal
  71. Adenan Ismail v. Atlan Holdings Bhd. & Ors [2010] 1 LNS 1905, High Court
  72. Pembinaan Khas v. Talam Industries Sdn. Bhd. [2010] MLJU 2112, High Court
  73. OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd. v Gropoint Fisheries Sdn. Bhd. & Ors [2010] MLJU 2126, High Court
  74. Extreme System Sdn. Bhd. v. Ho Hup Construction Company Bhd. & Ors [2010] MLJU 232, High Court
  75. PECD Bhd. & Anor v. Merino-ODD Sdn. Bhd. & Ors [2009] 3 MLJ 362, High Court
  76. Marina bte Mohd Yusoff v. Pekeliling Triangle Sdn. Bhd.(receiver and manager appointed) [2008] 1 MLJ 317, Court of Appeal
  77. IIW Engineering Co Sdn Bhd v. MIV Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. [2007] MLJU 726, High Court
  78. Perman  Sdn. Bhd. & Ors v. European Commodities Sdn. Bhd. & Anor – [2006] 1 MLJ 97, Court of Appeal
  79. Megah Sakti Sdn. Bhd. (Company No: 319067-V) v. Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (Offshore Banking Lisence No. 940026-c) [2005] MLJU 358, High Court
  80. Wong Koon Seng v. Rahman Hydraulic Tin Bhd. & Ors [2003] 1 MLJ 98, High Court
  81. BSN Merchant Bank Bhd. v. Esteem Century Sdn. Bhd. [2003] MLJU 88, High Court

TALKS AND WEBINARS
Talks and webinars which Kee Sern has delivered are, amongst others, as follows:

  1. Tenancy Agreements – Essential Issues To Be Considered Before Signing A Tenancy Agreement
  2. Bank Accounts – Closure and Challenges (Regulatory Perspective)
  3. Bank Accounts – Operation, Closure and Challenges
  4. Defamation – How it Could Affect You and the Bank
  5. Directors’ Fraud, Piercing the Corporate Veil – Keller (M) Sdn Bhd v Ong Leong Chiou & Ors [2021] 3 MLJ 622
  6. Winding Up: Directors’ Personal Liability under Fraudulent Trading – Tetuan Sulaiman & Taye v Wong Poh Kun & Anor [2020] 10 CLJ 121
  7. Fraud Investigation from a Legal Standpoint
  8. Bare Trustee & S340 NLC Indefeasibility of Title – He-Con Sdn Bhd v Bulyah bt Ishak & Anor (as administrators for the estate of Nor Zainir bin Rahmat, the deceased) and another appeal [2020] 4 MLJ 662
  9. Temporary Measures Under The Covid-19 Act 2020
  10. Interpretation of Section 386(1) of the Companies Act 2016
  11. Business Restructuring & Rescue Options under Companies Act 2016
  12. Winding Up of Companies & Corporate Insolvency Laws of Malaysia
  13. Companies Act – Corporate Rescue & Rehabilitation 
  14. Companies Act – Judicial Management 
  15. Corporate Restructuring & Receiver and Manager
  16. Directors’ Duties and Responsibilities 
  17. How To Be A Good Witness 
  18. Legal Challenges To Freedom of Religion
  19. Understanding Tenancy Agreement 101
  20. Introduction to Civil Procedure, Bankruptcy Proceedings and Foreclosure Proceedings

PUBLICATION

  1. Author of the chapter on “Economic Torts” in “Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s Malaysian Precedents of Pleadings” published by Sweet & Maxwell
  2. Co-author on the chapter on “Voluntary Winding-Up” in the “Law and Practice of Insolvency in Malaysia”, Malaysian Practice Series published by Sweet & Maxwell.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  1. Member of the Malaysian Bar
  2. Member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Malaysia (IPAM)
  3. Member of the MICPA Insolvency Practice Committee
  4. Honorary Legal Advisor of the Selangor Symphony of Orchestra
  5. Honorary Legal Advisor of the Associated Eng Choon Societies of Malaysia
  6. Honorary Legal Advisor of Kuala Lumpur Eng Choon Hoey Kuan
  7. Honorary Legal Advisor of Persatuan Keturunan Liu Petaling
  8. Trainer of the Bank Negara Malaysia Banking Supervision Course
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