Comparative Guide
Intellectual Property
Malaysia
Tai Foong Lam, Amy Lim Yun Jin & Ong Kai Wei
Gan Partnership's employment and industrial relations practice handles a wide range of advisory and contentious matters for local and foreign corporations. The team’s expertise covers restrictive covenants, unfair dismissal claims, and the protection of trade secrets, as well as non-contentious work, such as drafting employment contracts and advising on dismissals and retrenchments. The practice is led by Gan Khong Aik, a seasoned dispute resolution lawyer with a focus on employment litigation. The team’s capabilities are bolstered by Lee Sze Ching, who handles employment litigation, advisory work regarding disciplinary actions, and matters concerning trade unions.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘We have used GAN Partnership for our Malaysia legal needs for years and find them to be a group of smart, practical and pragmatic lawyers who understand our business and our needs. We consider them a valued partner and an extension of our legal team.'
- ‘Our legal needs are handled by Gan Khong Aik and Lee Sze Ching, both of whom have been super responsive and provide clear and effective legal advice whenever we approach them, whether it is a simple question or a complex legal issue.’
Key clients
- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- Philip Morris Sdn. Bhd
Work highlights
Acted for Schlumberger WTA (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal claim by its employee who was terminated due to misconduct.
Practice head
Gan Khong Aik; Lee Sze Ching