R. Raja Seelan

Partner

Email seelan@rsalaw.com.my

Phone +603-2283 5036

Biography

Raja Seelan was called to the Bar in June 1998, Raja Seelan has been in active practice as an Advocate & Solicitor since then and since September 2005 has been a partner of Messrs Raja Seelan & Associates.

Pratice Areas

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL MATTERS

Advise and preparation of legal documentation for mergers and acquisitions
Restructuring schemes
Shareholders agreements and joint ventures
Due diligence work
Familiar with the requirements of the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia

BANKING & LOAN SECURITY DOCUMENTATION

Experience in the preparation of loan and security documentation for commercial and consumer loans.
Reviewing loan documentation on behalf of non-bank clients

INSOLVENCY

Advising liquidators and receivers on their duties
Rights and obligations
Preparation of all documents involving the disposal of assets

CONSTRUCTION

Drafting construction agreements and contracts and advising on construction disputes including arbitration
Involved in and advising on EPC Contracts

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Advisory work in relation to company and shareholders disputes
Oppression claims general corporate matters
Construction disputes and general litigation

Previous Work Experience

Raja Seelan was the Corporate Planner for a group of companies between 1995 & 1997. The job scope included corporate planning, evaluating potential investments/target companies both listed and unlisted (in Malaysia and overseas) and managing the investments made as well as local property development work. Prior thereto, between 1988 and 1995, he worked with a local Bank in several areas from loan recovery, legal officer, Manager Corporate Banking.

Education & Bar Admission

B. Econs (Accounting) Monash, Australia 1986

LLB (Hons) University of London 1990,

Certificate in Legal Practice 1992

Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

Admitted to the Bar since June 1998