Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill‘s employment and industrial relations practice handles the full spectrum of advisory and contentious matters for a client roster of multinational corporations and government-linked companies. The team advises on compliance with statutory obligations, restructuring exercises such as retrenchments, and trade union matters. On the contentious side, it routinely represents clients in high-profile disputes involving terminations and unfair dismissal claims. The practice is led by Lim Heng Seng, who handles all aspects of employment and industrial relations law and advises on dispute avoidance strategies. The team’s litigation capabilities are a key strength; Shariffullah Majeed has significant experience in industrial relations disputes, including sensitive matters such as investigations into corruption and sexual harassment complaints, while Amardeep Singh Toor frequently appears in the Industrial Court to defend employers in unfair dismissal claims and advises on retrenchment exercises. Complementing the practice's offering is Tan Hooi Ping, who specialises in the advisory aspects of employment law, particularly in relation to M&A and corporate regulations.
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- ‘Since 2018, we have relied on LHAG as our first call on all employment and industrial-relations issues. In seven years of collaboration the team has delivered a near-perfect success record in litigation and negotiations, while consistently protecting our commercial objectives and corporate brand. We have not even considered working with another firm.'
- ‘We have had the privilege of working closely with Amardeep Singh Toor of Lee Hishamuddin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG) on various employment law matters. Amardeep consistently stands out as a legal practitioner of the highest calibre, distinguished by his depth of knowledge, strategic thinking, and exceptional client engagement. What sets Amardeep apart is his ability to provide well-rounded legal advice that is not only technically sound but also practical and tailored to the client’s operational realities.’
- ‘Tan Hooi Ping has strategic clarity plus tactical speed, can parse a messy employment dispute, and, within the same call, outline three clear, cost-ranked options, complete with likely Industrial-Court timelines and PR fallout. This approach gives the C-suite a playbook within hours, not days, so we seize the first-mover advantage in negotiations.’
- ‘Amardeep Singh Toor is one of those rare legal professionals who combines sharp legal knowledge with genuine people skills. Working with him is not just about getting legal advice—it's about having a trusted partner who understands the bigger picture. The associates and junior lawyers working with him are also impressive—well-prepared, detail-oriented, and professional, which gives clients confidence that the entire team is reliable.’
- 'They consistently deliver practical guidance rather than overly legalistic advice, which helps us make decisions quickly and confidently. Their collaborative working style, fast turnaround, and willingness to adjust their advice to suit business needs show a modern and client-focused mindset.’
- ‘LHAG is a strong legal partner. For an organisation like ours, where staff matters must follow both internal rules and national laws, their experience with government agencies is valuable as they understand the extra rules and transparency expected. They won’t just quote the law—they’ll tell you what steps to take, what to document, and how to reduce risk.’
Work highlights
Acted for Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad in the Court of Appeal in upholding the High Court’s dismissal of a judicial review application by a former employee, who sought to quash the Industrial Court’s award on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction.
Acted for a leading Malaysian semiconductor foundry in an unfair dismissal claim and in obtaining leave for judicial review against a union's competency to represent its employees.
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Practice head
Lim Heng Seng
Other key lawyers
Shariffullah Majeed; Amardeep Singh Toor