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Labour and employment

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Gan Partnership

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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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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.’
  • 'Working with Lee Sze Ching has been an absolute privilege. As our focal point in the firm, she consistently goes above and beyond to support us, often making herself available even on last-minute notice. Her responsiveness and reliability have been invaluable, especially during time-sensitive situations. Ashley brings not only deep legal expertise but also a practical, solution-oriented approach that reflects a strong understanding of our organization’s internal structure and operational complexities.'
  • 'I am deeply grateful to Gan & Partners for their exceptional support and expertise in handling the labour-related legal matters for my organization. Their team demonstrated not only a profound understanding of employment law but also a genuine commitment to integrity within their areas of practice. What truly sets them apart is their ability to grasp the complexity of the internal structure within my organization.'
  • 'They took the time to understand our unique dynamics and challenges, and as a result, provided customized legal advice that was not only sound but also highly practical and implementable in our specific context. Throughout the process, they were responsive, thorough, and strategic—ensuring that the organization’s rights were protected and that every step was taken with care and precision.'
  • 'Their guidance gave me and my team confidence during a challenging time, and the outcome exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Gan & Partners to anyone seeking reliable and insightful legal representation in labor cases. Their professionalism, adaptability, and dedication truly set them apart.'

Key clients

  • United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Philip Morris Sdn. Bhd
  • ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Inc.
  • Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries
  • Suez Capital Sdn. Bhd.
  • Brazil Embassy
  • Celcom Axiata Bhd
  • Sunsuria Group
  • GM Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
  • United Kotak Berhad and its subsidiaries
  • ECI Software Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • SKC Tours 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.
Acted for Schlumberger WTA (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in an unjust dismissal claim by its employee who was retrenched due to redundancy.
Acted for Petroleum Equipment & Supplies Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal claim by its employee who was retrenched due to redundancy.

Practice head

Gan Khong Aik; Lee Sze Ching

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