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Samantha Koh Zi En

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16-03, Menara EcoWorld
Bukit Bintang City Centre
55100 Kuala Lumpur

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Samantha Koh Zi En

About

Samantha Koh Zi En is a Legal Associate in the Civil Litigation Department of Y Kong, Wong & Partners. She maintains a broad litigation practice encompassing commercial, corporate and matrimonial disputes. Her work has included assisting in matters such as Anton Piller applications, shareholder and corporate disputes, winding-up proceedings, as well as family law matters involving divorce, custody and related enforcement issues. Samantha approaches her work with care, diligence and a practical mindset and is committed to supporting clients through each stage of the dispute process. She is also involved in the firm’s legal aid initiatives, reflecting her interest in access to justice and community engagement.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial & Corporate Litigation
  • Matrimonial
  • Family Law

Education & Admissions

  • Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2026)
  • Called to the Bar of England and Wales (2024)
  • LL.B. (Hons), Queen’s University Belfast (2023)

Achievements

  • Actively involved in a broad spectrum of civil and commercial litigation matters, including Anton Piller applications, winding-up proceedings, and shareholder disputes.
  • Dual-qualified in Malaysia and England & Wales, reflecting a strong legal foundation and comparative perspective in practice.
  • Committee Member, KL Bar Committee (Pupils Affairs) 2026/2027
  • Speaker for Legal Awareness Talk
  • Active involvement in various NGOs advocating for women’s rights such as All Women Association Malaysia (AWAM)

Publications

Legal Insight: Custody Disputes in Malaysia – What Courts Consider in the Best Interests of the Child? Published on the Y Kong Wong & Partners website (22 October 2025)

Languages

English | Mandarin | Malay | Cantonese