Practice

Dispute & Resolution

Disputes can be disruptive commercially and emotionally to you and your business. Our experience in this area can help guide you objectively to resolve the dispute quickly and effectively.

Dispute

Drafting of pre-action letters (i.e. letter/notice of demand), commencing legal proceedings and recording judgment at Courts of Malaysia in relation to the following practice areas:

  • Contractual Disputes
  • Estate and Probate Claims & Disputes
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Bankruptcy & Insolvency
  • Divorce & Judicial Separation (unilateral or with mutual consent)
  • Negotiation for divorce terms and conditions
  • Defamation
  • Employment & Labour Disputes (refer to Employment & Industrial Relation stated on the right)

Settlement

  • Negotiation for settlement at various stages:
  • Prior to the commencement of legal proceedings
  • During legal proceedings
  • After Court judgments/orders are pronounced.
  • Preparing & drafting settlement proposals/counter proposals and/or acceptance with the condition.
  • Drafting Settlement Agreements

Employment & Industrial Relations

Employment related disputes can be minimised or resolved quickly if you have a well-drafted employment contract, employees’ handbook and company’s policy in place. In the unfortunate event disputes between employers and employees arise, we assist you in negotiating for settlement of disputes between employers and employees or to seek for adequate compensation and remedies. 

Pre-employment legal action

Drafting & reviewing of:

  • Letters of Offer
  • Employment Agreements
  • Anti-corruption Policy and Procedures under the newly enacted Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-corruption Commission 2009 (MACC 2009)
  • Whistle-blower policies
  • Drafting and assisting in the implementation of “adequate procedures” pursuant to Section 17A of MACC 2009.

Employment Dispute

  • Employment & Labour Disputes at Courts and Director General’s office

Settlement

  • Negotiation for settlement prior to the commencement of legal proceedings
  • Negotiation for settlement during legal proceedings
  • After Court judgments/orders are pronounced.
  • Preparing & Drafting of settlement proposals/counter proposals and/or acceptance with condition
  • Drafting Settlement Agreements

Corporate & Commercial

By utilizing well-drafted written contracts, businesses can manage the risks and avoid misunderstandings and confusion that can lead to costly professional liability claims and lawsuits.

Agreements, Contracts, Policies & Notices

Drafting & Reviewing of not limited to the following agreements and policies:

  • Shareholders Agreements
  • Share Sale Agreements
  • Services Agreements (including Addendums, Statements of Work)
  • Non-disclosure Agreements
  • Sale & Purchase Agreements (immovable & movable properties)
  • Hire Purchase Agreements
  • Joint Venture Agreements
  • B2B & B2C Agreements
  • Power of attorney
  • Letters of Indemnity
  • Management Services Agreements
  • Tenancy Agreements
  • Drafting of Privacy Notice & Privacy Policy for data users under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010

Retainer Subscription

  • Manage your daily legal risks with our legal expertise and well-drafted documents customized for your commercial organization, ensuring compliance with existing legislation, regulations, standards, and other secondary legislation
  • Subscribe to our legal retainer plan whereby your legal needs are addressed and attended to within one call away
  • Reviewing agreements
  • Reviewing documents and correspondence
  • Liaising with external parties
  • Issuance of letter of demand
  • Highlighting risks in business operation
  • Drafting and responding to legal correspondence

Note: Recommended for group companies to ensure your cost-effectiveness.

Success & Estate Planning

We assist you with your will drafting and your beneficiaries’ estate-related applications at Court or Land Office. We will explain thoroughly with regard to the inconvenience and disadvantages of not leaving a will during your lifetime. 

Prior

  • Wills
  • Advisory on existing wills
  • Creating a will after a marriage
  • Creating a will after a divorce as Wills are revoked by marriage in certain cases
  • Deed of trust

Post

  • Application for Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration
  • Application for Small Estate Distribution
  • Resealing of Probate/Letters of Administration granted out of Malaysia
  • Inheritance Disputes