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Biography

Gan Khong Aik, a graduate from University of Malaya, Malaysia, is a dispute resolution partner at Gan Partnership with over 25 years of experience as counsel before all levels of the Malaysian courts. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), United Kingdom, and sits on the panel of arbitrators for the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM). He is also an accredited mediator with the Malaysian Mediation Centre, AIAC, and BICAM. Khong Aik’s practice spans a wide range of complex disputes, including corporate and commercial litigation, insolvency and liquidation, land and property matters, insurance and reinsurance claims, anti-bribery and corruption, and employment and industrial relations and defamation. He regularly represents directors, shareholders, and companies in high-stakes disputes, including reputational claims. Known for his commercially astute and legally rigorous approach, he is recognised for being responsive, practical, and humble — making him a well-rounded and sought-after counsel. He was counsel in a landmark Federal Court decision that marked a pivotal development in Malaysia’s arbitration landscape. Drawing from his deep experience in corporate disputes, he also advises companies on corporate governance, corporate liability, and insurance claims. Khong Aik is widely recognised for his legal acumen, strategic insight, and solution-oriented mindset. He was named one of Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal in 2021 and 2022, and recognised for his expertise in Arbitration & ADR, Corporate Governance, Insurance & Reinsurance, Labour & Employment, and Litigation. The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 praised him as “a vastly experienced litigation lawyer who is meticulous, thorough and possesses troubleshooting skills,” and noted that “Gan Khong Aik and his team are very responsive to address disputes that arise” and “excellent in his advance and strategy.” He has also been listed as a Litigation Star in Commercial and Transactions, Dispute Resolution, and Labour and Employment by Benchmark Litigation. In 2025, he was honoured with the LegalOne Stellar Accolade (Southeast Asia) and named among Asian Legal Business Asia’s Top 30 Litigators. A prolific writer, Khong Aik is co-author of Media, Advertising and Entertainment Law (Multilaw, 2008) and a contributor to International Arbitration (Global Legal Insights). His more recent publications include Manoeuvring Corporate Governance in Malaysia: Litigation Perspectives, Law and Practice of Employment Law in Malaysia, and Judicial Review in Malaysia. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the International Commerce and Distribution Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA), and represents the firm in the One Belt One Road Legal Services Alliance. Khong Aik is proficient in English, Chinese, and Malay.