Malaysian lawyer Rahmat Lim bolsters contentious matters unit by recruiting a fresh partner
Aravind Kumarr, a highly experienced lawyer with a strong background in litigation and dispute resolution, has joined Rahmat Lim & Partners as a Partner in their Kuala Lumpur office. The hire, effective from June 1, 2025, further strengthens the Malaysian law firm's capabilities in the field.
Kumar's extensive experience spans across various areas, including corporate and commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, restructuring and insolvency, and international arbitration. His expertise has been showcased in numerous high-value international arbitration cases, as well as in multiple trials, hearings, and appeals before Malaysian courts.
Before joining Rahmat Lim & Partners, Kumar ran his own firm, Aravind, and was a partner at Izral Partnership. He joined Izral Partnership in 2016, marking a significant milestone in his career.
One of Kumar's most notable representations includes that of a New York-based fund manager group in resolving a longstanding dispute arising from a multi-million-dollar investment in Malaysia. He has also acted for a Swiss luxury bespoke watch manufacturer in a contractual dispute with a foreign offshore corporation holding image rights of a prominent figure.
With Kumar's addition, Rahmat Lim & Partners now boasts 11 partners and over 35 lawyers in its dispute resolution practice. The firm, which operates in association with Singapore's Allen & Gledhill, is now well-equipped to handle complex disputes in Malaysia and beyond.
Kumar's appointment is expected to enhance the firm's profile and capabilities, providing clients with even more robust representation in the litigation and dispute resolution arena. For further details on Kumar's notable cases or his full career trajectory, interested parties are advised to consult Rahmat Lim & Partners' official communications or legal directories.
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Aravind Kumarr's extensive experience in corporate and commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, restructuring, insolvency, and international arbitration will significantly contribute to the finance and business aspects of dispute resolution at Rahmat Lim & Partners. One of Kumar's notable accomplishments includes resolving a longstanding dispute involving a New York-based fund manager group and their multi-million-dollar investment in Malaysia.
