As a holistic corporate lawyer with particular expertise in resolving complex litigation, Rishi values strategy as a core principle. He has appeared before all levels of the Malaysian Courts, both domestic and international arbitral tribunals, and continues to regularly do so.

Rishi has deep understanding of the do’s and don’ts within the corporate ecosystem and has distinct foresight to provide catered advice in averting crises, as well as solving them, possessing a track record of having successfully resolved numerous complex disputes over the last decade. Much of these are reported in the Malaysian Law Journals. An example would be his involvement in the international civil recovery suits relating to the infamous 1MDB saga against companies such as International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) and Aabar Investment PJS. 

Incidentally, Rishi is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), regularly advising and training executives, members of the board, and corporate teams on the various aspects of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance. He is also an avid ESG compliance advocate and promotes the integration of Artificial Intelligence as part of the corporate strategy of institutions, particularly SMEs. 

Being an owner of multiple SMEs himself, along with his years of experience in overseeing aspects of management and administration of SMEs, Rishi is equipped to provide tailored advice to small-medium enterprises, taking into account the uniqueness of each differring entity. 

Rishi is a former secretary of the Malaysian Middle Temple Alumni Association (TMMTA) and is a contributing editor of the Malaysian White Book on Civil Procedure in multiple editions (2013, 2015 & 2018).