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Tay & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings

Malaysia > Antitrust and competition Tier 2

Malaysia > Intellectual property Tier 2

Praised for its 'extensive knowledge on IP matters', the team at Tay & Partners is led by Lee Lin Li, who is recognised for her skill in implementing anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy strategies. The team is frequently engaged by domestic and international conglomerates, statutory bodies, and multinational corporations to act on various IP matters including the prosecution and registration of patents and trademarks. Elsewhere, the department handles IP litigation relating to passing-off and unfair competition, licensing disputes, and confidential information. NG Kim Poh is a valuable member of the group and specialises in various contentious and non-contentious matters including domain name disputes and industrial design rights.

Malaysia > Labour and employment Tier 2

Led by Leonard Yeoh, Tay & Partners’ team assists on mandates ranging from employee contract and documentation creation, wrongful dismissals, and occupational safety to sensitive cases such as those involving claims of harassment in the workplace, and those involving issues of immigration. The team also advises clients on compliance issues associated with the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022. According to clients, Yeoh and associate Pua Jun Wen are ‘in a league of their own’ and stand out for ‘their indefatigable commitment to their clients’.

Malaysia > Banking and finance Tier 3

Tay & Partners offers a comprehensive practice, comprising of preparing loan and facility agreements, assisting with debt restructurings, Islamic financing transactions, and structured finance and securitisation. The group advises a wide range of clients including local and international banks, credit companies, borrowers, and money lending institutions. Chang Hong Yun heads the team and is frequently engaged in matters concerning cross border transactions, project financing, and regulatory compliance. Hoong Wei En is an asset to the department, with a particular focus on corporate real estate.

Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 3

The disputes team at Tay & Partners counts financial institutions, local corporations, and international banks among its key roster of clients. Led by Leonard Yeoh, who has experience in appellate and arbitration proceedings, the practice regularly handles insolvency matters, corporate fraud litigation, class action lawsuits, and shareholder disputes. Cheah Soo Chuan is a key member of the group and focuses on commercial dispute resolution, tortious disputes, and negligence claims.

Malaysia > TMT (including Fintech) Tier 3

Communications and multimedia, data protection and data privacy are core pillars of Tay & Partners offering; the group also regularly brings its extensive IP expertise to bear on development and licensing mandates for an array of major clients. Lee Lin Li is the key contact at the firm; she is well-placed to advise on personal data protection policies to ensure compliance with Malaysian data protection laws. Advising TMT clients on consent procedures  and mechanisms for marketing stands out as a recent area of activity for Chong Kah Ye.

Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Led by Chang Hong Yun, the practice at Tay & Partners is noted for its expertise in the financial services and fintech sectors, and advises its roster of clients on domestic and cross-border share acquisitions, and the documentation elements therein. Wong Mei Ying is another key contact in the group.

Malaysia > Real estate and construction Tier 4

Tay & Partners’ real estate offering is led by Chang Hong Yun. The team’s scope of work includes advising on the sale and purchase of plots of land, various land acquisition matters, and development projects. Elsewhere, the firm is recognised for its experience in handling large-scale corporate real estate transactions.