Description
This seminar explores the evolving doctrine of unjust enrichment with a particular focus on the concept of total failure of consideration as a ground for restitution. Anchored by the Federal Court’s recent landmark decision in Lim Swee Choo v Ong Koh Hou, the discussion will examine how Malaysian jurisprudence aligns with or diverges from the approaches adopted in Singapore and England.
This seminar is particularly relevant to practitioners involved in commercial litigation, contract disputes and restitutionary claims, as well as academics and students interested in the continuing evolution of private law in the common law world.
Speaker
Speakers
- Tang Hang Wu, Professor, Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University
- Low Weng Tchung, Advocate and Solicitor, Weng & Co
Moderator
Kee Hui Yee, Member, Bar Council; Partner, Kanesalingam & Co.
Terms and Conditions
Event Policy
Places are limited and registration is on a first come, first-served basis. The registration for this event will close on 20 Jan 2026 (Wednesday), at 12:00 pm.
For events with registration fees, all payments must be made in advance, including bank charges. Registration will be confirmed once proof of payment is provided by email or fax, and full payment is received.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary.
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing.
Substitutions are allowed. Kindly inform us in writing with the relevant details at least three days in advance.
If you have failed to inform the organiser of your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed after the event is completed. This may take up to 30 business days. The conditions for refunds are as follows:
- Full refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled or postponed by the organiser due to some circumstances.
- There will be no refunds for cancellations made fewer than seven working days before the session but substitutions are allowed.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, where upon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details at least three days in advance.
Attendance
CPD points for CPD Scheme will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
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Disclaimer
- Materials (if any) will be emailed only. No printed notes will be provided.
- No recording of the event is permitted via any means at any time.
- No part of the event content may be used/reproduced in any form without the written and explicit consent of the Malaysian Bar and speaker(s).
