Katelyn is an associate in the firm’s Construction and Engineering practice.
Key Practice Areas
Environmental, Health and Safety
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Construction Litigation, Arbitration and Adjudication
Acted for a former judge in a complex civil trial involving multiple causes of action including breach of contract, professional negligence and conspiracy to injure.
Acting for one of Malaysia’s largest highway concessionaires in an AIAC arbitration concerning the construction of a highway with claims amounting to approximately RM100 million.
Acting for one of Malaysia’s largest highway concessionaires in a civil suit involving claims of approximately RM500 million.
Acting for a real estate developer in Ipoh in an adjudication concerning the construction of a joint development for a special housing programme in Perak comprising terrace houses and shop offices.
Acting for a municipal council in defending a claim arising from a Built Operate and Transfer (BOT) Agreement.
Aviation
Assisted in a high-profile civil suit which was widely reported in the media involving RM 17.7 million in outstanding airport charges. Successfully opposed a striking out action based on the interpretation of the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 and secured summary judgement.
Advised on the implications of the Revised Passenger Charges Rates (PSC) under the Aviation Services Charges Amendment Regulations 2024. Identified key obligations and offered practical recommendations to ensure compliance and strategic decision-making
Environmental, Health and Safety
Acted for a contractor in a criminal prosecution case for two fatal accidents in Petaling Jaya which caused the death of two workers
Acted for a leading automobile manufacturing and assembly company in a criminal prosecution case for a fatal incident in Kulim which caused the death of two employees
Advised a Malaysian coffee manufacturer on the potential infringements under the Environmental Quality Act in relation to the discharge of industrial effluent beyond the prescribed parameter
Advising a subsidiary of an American company in a criminal prosecution for a fatal incident in Shah Alam by conducting a legal audit on the operations and processes at the company’s plants
Qualifications
Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2025)
Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple) (2023)
Bar Professional Training Course, City Law School (2023)
