Christopher & Lee Ong > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile

‘The partners are very experienced and are able to advise and explain in simple terms taking into account the nuances of the particular industry.’

‘This is one of the original competition law teams in Malaysia. Yon See Ting is reliable and has become renowned in the area. The team has the benefit of its wider team across Rajah & Tann Asia and is capable of providing guidance across Southeast Asia.’

‘Yon See Ting is technically very sound. They have hired Samuel Ong, who used to work at the regulator, and so comes with unique skills.’

‘The team, who look at corporate exercises, are very reliable and responsive to clients’ requests. They also work well with other advisers within the working group such as investment bankers, reporting accountants, company secretaries to come up with workable solutions.’

‘They are very well-versed with the local listing requirements and guidelines. They also understand the needs of both, the authorities and the clients.’

‘Very solid understanding of clients’ needs and great communication. They have a good strategy for legal cases and are very thorough in their work.’

‘Sri has great strategy, whilst Nicole has great communication and execution on matters.’

‘Christopher & Lee Ong has handled trademark registrations in Malaysia as well as trademark oppositions and invalidations in Malaysia. Its lawyers are very diligent and professional. They have a depth and breadth of knowledge of Malaysia intellectual property laws. They can take complex legal concepts and explain them simply, conveying the important concepts.’

‘Kim Poh distinguishes himself from his peers in a number of ways; he offers a wealth of experience of Malaysian IP law, he is business-savvy and has sharp team-building skills. His advice and efforts secured trademark and contractual rights for our clients in Malaysia.’

‘Dedicated, conscientious and frank team.’

‘The team has been very helpful, professional and always willing to go the extra miles to help clients achieve desired result.’

‘Lim Siaw Wan has shown focus and determination to rally her team to complete our deliverables within tight deadline.’

‘Christopher Lee has a knack for thinking outside the box.’

‘Clive Navin Selvapandian is always ready to assist and provide practical input, supported by his in-depth knowledge and experience of maritime law. His willingness to support my team at any time is greatly appreciated.’

‘I have only worked with Clive Navin Selvapandian. He is very reliable, responsive and knowledgeable. He gives valuable, comprehensive and practical advice.’

‘I have had very pleasant experiences with Clive Navin Selvapandian from CLO. He has been very helpful, generous and forthcoming with his advice. He is also very knowledgeable in his area of practice and most of his advices are very practical in nature.’

‘The team is approachable and easy to deal with. Their response time tends to be very quick.’

‘They are a standout team.’

‘Christopher & Lee Ong is a full-service law firm based in Malaysia and the legal support one gets from them from beginning of the transaction to closing is cohesive and complete. They are well equipped to address all issues.’

‘Deepak Pillai is extremely knowledgeable and comprehensive in matters relating to data privacy.’

‘Responsive, commercially-oriented advice delivered promptly.’

‘Deepak is very knowledgeable in his area and makes an effort to tailor his comprehensive advice to be pragmatic and actionable by the client.’

‘The CLO team were quick to address any and all queries put forward.’

‘The people have deep understanding of our industry.’

‘Deepak Pillai has been exceptional in supporting and advising us on legal matters.’

‘The firm has shown a practical approach to solving problems by breaking down large concepts into smaller, more manageable tasks.’

‘Fiona Sequerah has a knack for thinking outside the box. Fiona’s communication skills are great, and she can make others understand her points clearly. Fiona is very articulate and explains her ideas and opinions clearly, leaving no room for miscommunication.’

‘Their service always exceeds my expectations and they are always able to respond quickly with a high-level of professionalism.’

‘We have been working with Kelvin Kho on a couple of employment matters and he was great to work with. Every time, he provided us with pragmatic and legal advice.’

‘The team is able to do quick case-checking, checking on regulations and give prompt advice, especially relevant to personnel matters during the pandemic.’

‘Partner Han Li Meng provided practical advice on personnel issues. She also promptly takes up our calls and is able to there and then provide legal advice. Her in-depth knowledge and experience in industrial relations are very helpful for us.’

‘CLO has been advising us on hiring an expat in Malaysia. Their advices range from specific-purpose entity set-up, to capital requirements, to employment contracts, to working permit application procedures. More importantly, CLO advises on alternative options with pros and cons laid down for each option. They are clear and precise and their fees are reasonable.’

‘Kelvin Kho is very nice and approachable. He picks up calls, attends to the issue at hand and explains solutions clearly. Kelvin has also maintained a team of associates who is very knowledgeable as well. CLO is a fully-fledged legal service and a one-stop-shop.’

‘The lawyers at CLO have been helpful in suggesting solutions and able to identify potential issues that may arise in any suggestion.’

‘Rubini Murugesan has been splendid in her clear communication and explanations.’

‘They provide timely and excellent support.’

‘John Mathew is an experienced lawyer, who knows his client’s needs and expectations. He is a good listener and adviser, who is willing to assess the matter based on its merits instead of on the fees he will earn.’

‘They have a very competent dispute resolution team, which gives very good, sound and practical legal advice. Always addressing the client’s needs and prepared to go the extra mile.’

‘John Matthew is one of the better litigators in the country. Very experienced, clued on and always ever-willing to assist clients. Very amenable and easy to approach disposition. Very calm and collected. Analyse the issues/facts very well and provides sound practical solutions.’

‘The team work well together and respond to our queries quickly especially on urgent cases. Their depth of experience and knowledge enable them to give practical and immediate advices every time.’

‘John Mathew is very experienced, gives practical advice and is easy to communicate with. He understands us as clients and our business industry.’

‘John Mathew, who led the team in the litigation, thinks out of the box when crafting the legal strategy. He has been very responsive, accommodating and provides practical legal advice.’

‘Ms Lim has always delivered top-notch legal advice; she has qualities of efficiency and professionalism with a warm personal touch.’

‘The team’s strength lies in giving prompt and reliable advice on every aspect of property purchase. They are able to anticipate any potential problems and are ever-willing to offer solid solutions.’

‘Ms Lim Hui Ming is very competent, knowledgeable, capable, approachable and patient. She is always very efficient with a quick turnaround time. I feel very confident with all her advice.’

‘They are very knowledgeable, capable, efficient, approachable, amicable, patient and kind in dealing with all of my queries and concerns. They always make me feel comfortable and ease all my worries. I trust them absolutely.’

‘I feel very confident when my matters are handled by Lim Hui Ming. She takes the time and extra effort to explain all the issues to me in their simplest form. I have a tendency to worry and she is very patient in addressing all my worries and putting my mind at ease.’

‘Lim Hui Ming is an exceptional partner to her clients. Incredibly responsive, always positive and infuses energy into stressful situations while providing innovative solutions.’

‘The legal representative assigned to us was very professional from the start, she was very knowledgeable in the subject matter, especially with regards to legislation and was very responsive and timely with actions and feedback.’

‘I am impressed by Goh Yau Jun’s readiness to collaborate with the client’s commercial teams to drive the commercial negotiations in the interests of the client, on real property leasing and build-to-suit projects.’