For business owners and leadership teams
Civil Litigation for Breach of Contract
Pursue what you're owed through the High Court — from an honest read on whether the claim is worth bringing to enforcing the judgment once you have it.
- Advocates & Solicitors
- Offices in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru
- Confidential, no obligation
Real lawyers, one team behind every matter
Who this is for
Sound familiar?
Businesses owed money or performance under a contract the other side has broken
Companies where negotiation and a formal notice haven't resolved the dispute
Claims sized for the High Court, typically RM1 million and above
Businesses deciding whether litigation is worth pursuing at all
What's at stake
What is really at stake
- 01A contract has been broken, real money is on the line, and negotiation hasn't worked.
- 02Suing is the obvious next step, but it isn't automatic — the wrong cause of action, a missed limitation period, or a claim brought against a party who can't actually pay leaves you worse off than doing nothing.
In plain words
Civil Litigation for Breach of Contract
Advice and representation for pursuing a breach of contract claim through the Malaysian High Court — case evaluation, pleadings and filing, conducting the claim to trial, and enforcing the judgment once obtained.
What good looks like
Imagine a claim assessed honestly before it's filed, run by counsel who has already weighed whether it's worth fighting, and a judgment that's actually collectible.
What you get
What we deliver
Scope and fee are agreed in writing before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are getting.
- 01
Case evaluation and litigation strategy assessment
- 02
Cause of action and limitation period review
- 03
Pleadings prepared and claim filed
- 04
Claim conducted through the High Court process to trial
- 05
Judgment enforcement against the other party's assets
How we work
Clear from the first conversation
- 1
Send a short request
Tell us what the matter is about. It takes under a minute and stays confidential.
- 2
Akmal sets a time with you
We reply within 30 minutes in office hours to arrange your consultation, online or at our KL or JB office.
- 3
Advice, then a written proposal
You get a clear view of the issues and options, then a written scope and fee proposal.
- 4
Work begins on the agreed scope
Akmal leads the matter with a team of our lawyers, working to the scope you approved. You get regular updates at every key step.
Who leads your matter
Led by Akmal Saufi, supported by our team
Akmal leads your matter as Partner. Depending on the work, other lawyers in our team handle parts of it day to day, with Akmal overseeing the matter.
Akmal Saufi
Partner, Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co
- Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysia
- Over 13 years in transactional work: M&A, joint ventures, land and infrastructure
- LLB (Hons), International Islamic University Malaysia
The team behind your matter
Meet the team →Who we have acted for
Organisations we have acted for
Federal government agencies & statutory bodies
Johor state bodies & local authorities
Government-linked companies
Private sector & NGOs
Shown with permission. Government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies are identified as such. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement by any government, ministry or agency.
Next step
Request a consultation with Akmal
- 1Send a short request. It takes under a minute.
- 2Akmal reviews it and arranges a time with you.
- 3You get clear advice, then a written scope and fee proposal.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
Your details stay confidential. Sending a request does not mean you have appointed us.
- Licensed advocates & solicitors
- Professional indemnity insured
- Offices in KL & JB
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Send a short request and Akmal will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.
How much does it cost to pursue a breach of contract claim?
How long does a High Court claim take?
Do I have to sue, or are there other options?
What if we win but the other side can't pay?
Is there a time limit to bring a claim?
What is Legal That Works?
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
Who will be helping me?
Before you sign
The cost of waiting
Contract claims are subject to a limitation period — generally six years from the breach — after which the right to sue is lost regardless of how strong the claim is.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
