Qualifications:

• LLB (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (Information System & Technology and Human Resource Management), University of Canterbury (2001)
• Certificate in Professional Legal Skills, Institute of Professional Legal Studies, New Zealand (2002)
• Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (2002)
• Advocate of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak (2003)

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Advocates’ Association of Sarawak

About Victor:

With more than two decades of experience, Victor has developed a keen interest and focus in handling contentious and complex commercial litigation at all levels of the Malaysian courts. He regularly manages sophisticated company law disputes, particularly complex shareholder disagreements, corporate governance issues, and allegations of fraud or mismanagement. He also advises financial institutions in contentious high-stakes banking litigation, particularly in defending against negligence claims and complex securities enforcement matters.

In addition to corporate and banking matters, Victor has built an impressive track record representing clients in corporate insolvency proceedings, construction disputes and statutory adjudications. he has also represented housing developers in disputes involving the Housing Tribunal and judicial review proceedings.

Victor is known for his sharp analytical abilities, strategic litigation planning, and effective courtroom advocacy. His personable style, dedication and commitment reflect the core value of Tang & Partners, continually earning him the respect and confidence of his clients.

Practice Areas:

• Construction Disputes (including Arbitration & Adjudication)
• Corporate and Personal Insolvency (Liquidation & Bankruptcy Proceedings)
• Company Law Disputes (Shareholder Conflicts, Oppression, Corporate Fraud)
• Banking Litigation and Securities Enforcement
• Housing Developer Disputes & Judicial Reviews against Housing Tribunal Decisions

Notable Matters:

Represented a client in successfully setting aside a RM3.7m CIPAA2012 Adjudication Decision – Daya Builders Sdn. Bhd. v Crest Realty Sdn. Bhd. [2024] MLRHU 998

Represented a client in successfully resisting, a CIPAA2012 Statutory Adjudication for, inter alia, loss of profits – AIAC Adjudication Ref: ADJ-5455-2024 – Bersama Jaya Construction Sdn. Bhd. v The Board of Management, SJK Chung Hua 4½ Mile

Represented a technology innovator in trusted identification and public listed entity, in successfully resisting a winding up petition, applying the Woodgate v. Garard Pty Ltd [2010] NSWSC 508 principle [Dole Sebiro (M) Sdn. Bhd. v IRIS Corporation Berhad [2020] MLRHU 162]

Represented a client in successfully resisting a RM17.2m suit involving a receivership dispute – Hwa Kwang Development Sdn. Bhd. v Hong Leong Bank Berhad & Ors [2015] 6 MLRH 420

Represented a client in successfully setting aside a winding up order – Hock Seng Lee Timber Sdn. Bhd. v Yii Chi Hau & Anor [2017] 1 MLRA 616

Represented a client to secure judgment premised upon a discussion of Section 410 Companies Act 2016 – Hong Leong Bank Berhad v Universal Cable (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. [2025] MLRHU 508

Represented a state-owned utility entity to resist successfully, an application to restrain winding up proceedings [Genesis Force Sdn. Bhd. v Syarikat Sesco Berhad [2014] 6 MLRH 369] and application to strike out a winding up petition upon distinguishing the Re: Signland Ltd [1982] 2 All ER 609 principle [Syarikat Sesco Berhad v Genesis
Force Sdn. Bhd. [2016] 2 MLRH 150].

Represented multiple clients (land owner, consultants, developer) in a series of housing development disputes – Anita Rosli v Borneo Development Corporation [2009] 10 MLRH 114, Joannes Jeshua Anak Bayang & 3 Ors v Borneo Development Corporation [2008] 8 MLRH 78, Anthony @ Alexander Anak Banyan v BODCO Engineering and Construction Sdn. Bhd. [2011] 11 MLRH 592, Anthony Ijo & 2 Ors v BODCO Engineering and Construction Sdn. Bhd. [2009] 10 MLRH 377, Bodco Engineering and Construction Sdn Bhd v Christopher Matthew Mattius & Anor [2014] MLRHU 1484]