Our Practices
Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial
We understand that corporate and commercial transactions are often transformative events and milestones that define the future of businesses. Our Corporate & Commercial team delivers extensive legal insight and strategic guidance to steer clients through the intricacies of corporate and commercial dealings in today’s competitive business environment. Our team is dedicated to deliver practical, results-oriented solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We specialize in facilitating corporate and commercial transactions to ensure regulatory compliance, managing private placements, equity crowdfunding initiatives, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, corporate governance and others. Our expertise extends to franchising and licensing, where we provide strategic advice to optimize the commercial potential and legal security of these arrangements.
- Wong Kang Xian
Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution team comprise of skilled advocates with significant experience in a wide range of legal conflicts, specializing in commercial and civil disputes, with particular expertise in construction and employment-related issues. Our lawyers with extensive trial experience are skilled in navigating the complexities of arbitration and adjudication, ensuring robust defence and strategic negotiations to secure the best outcomes. We also address sensitive matters in family law and defamation, alongside general litigation.
Our paramount goal is to always uphold our clients’ interests efficiently, to attain a favourable conflict resolution that caters to our client’s needs, while minimizing inconvenience and expenses.
- Tan Chong Lii
- Siow Chan Wai, Shawn
Real Estate
Our Real Estate team is well positioned to provide comprehensive legal services covering all aspects of real estate-related matters. We excel in general conveyancing, facilitating transactions with precision and care, whether they involve residential or commercial properties. Our expertise also spans the structuring and negotiation of both conventional and Islamic housing loans, ensuring our clients secure favorable terms that align with legal standards. We handle all facets of lease and tenancy agreements, providing robust support to landlords and tenants alike.
Additionally, our firm manages transfer and charge processes efficiently, safeguarding the interests of all parties involved. We are also adept at navigating the complexities of foreign ownership and occupation, assisting international clients in complying with local regulations while maximizing their investment potential in Malaysia.
- Kong Yiennie
Intellectual Property
Our Intellectual Property team is well equipped to provide services tailored to protect and maximize the commercial potential of our clients’ intellectual assets. We specialize in the strategic management of trademark portfolios, ensuring meticulous oversight and enforcement of trademarks. Our expertise extends to the precise handling of design and patent registrations, providing comprehensive protection under national and international law.
We are adept at crafting detailed licensing and media agreements that align with our clients’ business objectives while safeguarding their creative and technological innovations. Additionally, we handle complex intellectual property disputes and trademark issues, employing a proactive and thorough approach to litigation and conflict resolution to secure our clients’ rights and interests.
- Wong Kang Xian
Construction
Our Construction team is well equipped with sophisticated legal expertise in the construction industry to proficiently handle adjudication proceedings in resolving disputes efficiently. Our extensive involvement in drafting and negotiating main agreements and subcontracts ensures that our clients’ interests are meticulously safeguarded against potential risks. Additionally, our team delivers expert consultancy services, offering guidance on compliance, risk management, and contractual obligations.
We also excel in comprehensive project management, overseeing every phase of construction to guarantee timely and compliant project completion. Our approach combines in-depth legal knowledge with practical industry insights, ensuring top-tier legal support for every construction endeavor.
- Tan Chong Lii
Employment
Our employment team offers expert legal guidance across all facets of employment law, ensuring both compliance and effective dispute resolution. Our team provides thorough advisory services, helping clients navigate complex employment regulations, and meticulously drafts employment agreements and handbooks to safeguard organizational and employee interests. In addition, we are also adept at managing sensitive issues such as unfair and unlawful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and the intricacies of retrenchment processes.
Our strategic and proactive approach not only helps prevent potential legal issues but is also well crafted to support clients through contentious employment disputes, affirming our commitment to upholding fairness and legal integrity in the workplace.
- Siow Chan Wai, Shawn