I have known Mr. Rutheran Sivagnanam of the Chambers of Sivagnanam & Associates for years. He provided advisory services and has acted as lead counsel for the group of companies of Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad, especially the field of industrial relations and employment law, in contractual matters and project related functions and activity.

He is knowledgeable yet warm and approachable in nature. His strong analytical skills makes him an outstanding legal practitioner in his field.

We’ve developed a great partnership with Rutheran and his team throughout the years. Great solutions based advice, intensely practical, always straight to the point – Rutheran tells it like it is. Whilst extremely skilled in the sphere of advocacy in court, we find Rutheran’s counsel most impactful in dealing with delicate issues and preventing them from becoming litigation matters, which should be the ultimate aim. Without a doubt, a trusted advisor.

I have known Rutheran for some time now and he is an extremely capable lawyer. He has vast knowledge and experience in his area of expertise and stands apart from others due to his ability to comprehend complex issues yet offer clear and sharp strategies. Rutheran is very articulate, with good communication skills and this makes it easier when dealing with challenging clients at times. He is easily accessible and dependable when it comes to my company’s legal needs. With his sound business perspective and analytical skills, he adds value and remains the preferred go to lawyer for complex issues.

We as VAMED Austria are working in Malaysia over 30 years in the health care sector. With your esteemed law firm we are cooperating since nearly 20 years. I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to your law firm and to you personally for the excellent cooperation, your professionalism, your work ethics, timeliness and fruitful contribution to our business success in Malaysia. We are overwhelmingly satisfied with the quality and excellence of the work and cooperation with you and your team. I’m thanking you for your excellent service to our company and looking forward for a further long lasting and fruitful cooperation.

I have worked with Mr Sivagnanam for nearly 2 decades in the context of the Association of Insurance Employers (AIE) and the AXA Group of Companies in Malaysia. I continue to work with him in the Affin Group.  We found him to be a Lead Counsel of considerable stature with the ability to handle hard cases and tense situations with multiple stakeholders. Apart from his command of the law and Court craft, his extensive knowledge of the financial services sector and its macro-economic dynamics gave us a tremendous advantage. Over the years he has acted for our Group in employment and public law issues and has supported Group companies at various stages of reorganisation and streamlining in a sector that operates under significant regulatory scrutiny.

We had the pleasure of having RSA Chambers representing us in dispute resolution and industrial arbitration involving national union collective agreements and related matters. Their excellent preparation work and guidance have allowed our group of companies to reach aa favourable settlement on many occasion. The in-depth knowledge and direct involvement of the firm’s Managing Partner, Mr. Rutheran Sivagnanam have allowed us to save both resources and time, giving us back the focus on our business and growth. He has also continued to represent us extensively in establishing contractual structures with our partners and in our commercial dealings generally.

I have worked with RSA Chambers. The Managing Partner Mr Rutheran Sivagnanam had personally attended to our two matters which we entrusted to them.  Rutheran has handled our cases professionally, diligently and competently.  He has legal associates who competently supported him.  The submissions to court were comprehensive and detailed.   Rutheran is a hands on lawyer and  personally scrutinised all documents.  I appreciate his knowledge of the law, his advice and his work.   In one case which went to court, Rutheran’s eloquence won our case. In the second matter, his persuasiveness facilitated settlement.  Importantly he is also pleasant to work with. I therefore have full confidence in Rutheran and his work and would go back to him if I need to.

RSA Chambers have been our trusted legal advisors for their deep knowledge of the law, thoughtful guidance and sheer commitment to client service.  I have known them through my career in Khazanah Nasional Berhad where they played an important role in the GLC transformation program and in various entities under Khazanah, which included Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) and TM.  I continued to work with them in BERNAS, Percetakan Nasional and other companies within the Tradewinds Group.  Their professionalism, drive and deep understanding of different business sectors leads to consistent delivery of sound legal strategy, clear approach and advice, even when under time pressure.

We have been clients of The Chambers of R. Sivagnanam & Associates (RSA Chambers) for well over 20  years now. The founding partner, Mr. Rutheran is not only a gifted attorney at law, but possesses a keen intellect and a natural flare for creativity solutions and is attuned to  business and economic developments. He has shown outstanding capabilities in thinking out of the box in very difficult and unprecedented situations and has delivered for us, in the face of complex disputes, where his attention to detail, sharp analysis and sound understanding of our Group and the Industry carried us through. In all our dealings he has come through with swift yet well considered, holistic and sustainable solutions that stood us well in the long term. Mr. Rutheran and his team have supported us on a wide range of disputes encompassing our real estate business, development projects, joint development of land, issues arising from large asset transactions and other major transactional work in Malaysia and in the region. Mr. Rutheran and his team have unfailingly convinced us that professionalism and timely delivery of services is the order of the day at RSA Chambers. It is truly a firm that never sleeps and they have been true friends who are is only a WhatsApp message away – 24/7!, on all the days in the calendar and under any circumstances. We are very happy to be apart of Mr. Rutheran and his firm’s continuous progress and success.

Having been dealt with a multitude of lawyers throughout my career, I will not hesitate to say that Rutheran is one of the finest lawyers I have known, equipped with vast industry experience and insightful commercial understanding. He has an outstanding ability to provide lucid and succinct perspectives of a case in various aspects – from the perspective of a client, of a judge, and of a plaintiff/defendant.I am impressed by his ability to identify the most critical issues of a case, and his acuteness in providing the probable outcomes of the case. I place my trust in Rutheran.

I have worked with the Managing Partner of RSA Chambers for nearly 25 years. In that time and across my career he has provided legal support and representation in a wide cross section of industries. These ranged from the change in shareholding and consequent restructuring of Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS), to various divisions of the Sime Darby Group, which included plantation and the healthcare Division, he also supported us through the merger with Golden Hope and Guthrie. I have continued to work with him in the Tradewinds Group where he supports us in a wide range of transactional work, cross border disputes over the sale of commodities, employment law and others. Rutheran and his team have maintained a consistence in critical and strategic thinking, the delivery of their services are well planned, they take a long view in the formulation of a solution and it is commendable that they have strong industry knowledge across sectors. I wish them well in the years ahead.

We have been working with R.Sivagnanam & Associates (RSA Chambers) since the firm was in its infancy.

In this time, Rutheran has expertly helped us navigate through some difficult industrial relation disputes as well as assisted with a wide range of other corporate, commercial, and real estate matters in Malaysia and Regionally.

Regardless of the size or complexity of the matter Rutheran and his team are highly responsive,  professional, and knowledgeable. Their advice is not only sound and objective but also practical taking into consideration our business requirements.

 They have done an excellent job of protecting our interests.

The Managing Partner of RSA Chambers has a long history with UMLand. From the time I have had dealings with Rutheran, I have been struck by his professionalism and his commitment to excellence. I was also pleasantly surprised by his calm and reassuring presence. He is always impeccably dressed in his classic pinstripe suits and enamel cufflinks, exuding confidence and authority. Despite his busy schedule, Rutheran is always available to offer his guidance and advice, and he takes a hands-on approach to ensuring that his clients are satisfied with the results of his work. He has a razor sharp mind, is profoundly analytical and able to convey his advise and strategy in a pragmatic and implementable matter. The team at RSA Chambers is also able to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate complex issues and have a proven track record of delivering results. With his vast experience and expertise, Rutheran is able to identify and mitigate potential problems before they arise, ensuring that his clients are protected and their interests are well served. We value our friendship and working relationship with them and look forward to an exciting future.

We have shared a legacy which goes back decades with the Managing Partner of RSA Chambers. He has acted for our Group under the leadership of our founding Chairman and continues to do so. At the time, our working relationship started, Rutheran was an associate in a large legal firm. He established a boutique firm in 1999 and they have since pursued a path of aggressive diversification of their practice base in their home jurisdiction and across the region. We have been pleasantly surprised by the depth and speed with which they have been able to address difficult issues across a wide spectrum of practice. I am pleased to say that apart from his legal expertise, Rutheran distinguishes himself with a sound grasp of commercial and economic considerations in the solutions that he offers. He has commendable standing in the real estate sector both in Malaysia and in the Region. We wish them well in their journey ahead and trust we will continue to have a mutually rewarding future.

I have known Rutheran since more than two decades ago when he was a senior associate in a leading law firm. Though young at that time, his in-depth analysis of the various aspects relating to a legal matter, understanding of the commercial considerations surrounding the legal matter, and confident articulation of his views had impressed me.

Our company’s client-lawyer relationship with Rutheran continued after he set up his own law firm, rather audaciously named “The Chambers of R Sivanagnam”. As the sole proprietor of the firm in the initial stage and even as the firm grew in size, Rutheran was able to provide personalized and dedicated service to our company and its founder, Tan Sri Dr. Lee Shin Cheng.

Though he has his own strong opinion, Rutheran is humble enough to listen to the views of others and make adjustments where appropriate. His warm and engaging personality which enables him to make friends easily with members of the opposing legal team also gives him an edge in helping his clients to resolve legal disputes amicably.

The IOI Group shares an association of 25 years with Mr Sivagnanam. Having been with us through key phases of our growth, we too witnessed him and his firm grow in strength and stature. In the field of dispute resolution and advisory services, they are a force to be reckoned with, having successfully represented us in amongst the most important transactions and disputes we had faced. These include their successful intervention and defence of public law proceedings against the market regulator, commodity trades claims and disputes, international arbitration, claims for compulsory land acquisition and increasingly to support us in our joint ventures and acquisitions domestically and abroad. They distinguish themselves with their ability to adapt and rise to a challenge and to mobilize the full range and depth of resources whether domestically or on a cross border basis. We look forward to their continued growth and success in the years to come.