Practice Areas
Three areas of practice.
Each described in full.
The firm's work falls into three defined areas. Each is described below — the scope, the process, what clients typically receive, and the indicative fee — so that a prospective client can form a clear view before making contact.
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How the firm takes on a matter
01
Initial enquiry
The client writes or telephones to describe the matter. The firm responds to confirm whether it falls within its practice and, if so, to propose how it would proceed.
02
Terms agreed
A terms of engagement letter sets out the scope of the work, the fee, the delivery expectation, and the basis on which either party may end the arrangement. Work begins once this is agreed.
03
Delivery and close
The firm delivers the agreed work within the stated period. The client receives a document they can keep and return to. Queries arising from the work are addressed within the terms of the engagement.
Service One
Considered Advisory Letter
A written advisory letter on a particular legal question the client has asked the firm to consider. The letter sets out the question as the firm understands it, the relevant legal framework as applicable in Malaysia, the firm's reading of how that framework applies to the client's situation, and the considerations the client may wish to bear in mind. The letter is delivered within four working weeks.
The letter is offered as written counsel rather than as an opinion intended for third-party reliance. It is a document that the client keeps and can refer to when the question arises again, as such questions often do.
- The question restated in the firm's own words, so the client can verify the scope before reading further
- The applicable Malaysian legal framework set out clearly — statutes, regulations, relevant case law
- The firm's reading of how that framework applies to the client's specific situation
- Considerations the client may find it useful to bear in mind before deciding on a course of action
Matter details
Matter details
Service Two
Contract Review and Negotiation
A review of a contract the client has been asked to sign or has prepared for a counterparty. The review covers the principal commercial terms, the allocation of risk between the parties, and any provisions that the firm considers warrant the client's particular attention.
Where appropriate, the firm prepares a redlined version of the contract and supports the client through written exchanges with the counterparty. The engagement runs across the time required by the matter — which may be a matter of days for a straightforward review, or several weeks where negotiation is involved.
- Identification and explanation of provisions posing material risk to the client
- Assessment of the risk allocation between the contracting parties
- Redlined markup with proposed revisions, where negotiation is required
- Support through written exchanges with the counterparty
Service Three
Standing Counsel Arrangement
A continuing arrangement in which the firm acts as standing counsel to a small or medium-sized business, available for short consultations on routine legal questions arising in the course of operations — employment matters, supplier contracts, regulatory questions of a general nature.
The arrangement is held on a twelve-month term with quarterly review meetings, and includes a defined volume of consultation time per month. It is designed for businesses that need occasional legal input but do not require full-time in-house counsel.
- Defined monthly consultation time — clients know precisely what is included
- Quarterly review meetings to keep the client's legal picture current
- Covers employment, supplier contracts, and general regulatory matters
- Twelve-month term with arrangements reviewed at each quarterly meeting
Arrangement details
Choosing a service
Which service is right for your matter?
The table below sets out the principal features of each service to help a prospective client determine which is most appropriate.
| Feature | Advisory Letter | Contract Review | Standing Counsel |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-off engagement | |||
| Continuing arrangement | |||
| Written deliverable | |||
| Fixed delivery timeline | |||
| Counterparty negotiation support | |||
| Suitable for single legal question | |||
| Indicative fee (RM) | 1,860 | From 2,640 | 4,180/qtr |
Included Not applicable Situation-dependent
Shared Standards
Standards that apply across all services
Terms of engagement
A written agreement setting out scope, fee, and delivery expectations before work begins.
Client confidentiality
All client information held in confidence under Bar Council professional conduct rules and PDPA 2010.
Conflict check
A conflict of interest check is carried out before any matter is accepted.
Professional indemnity
The firm carries professional indemnity insurance at Bar Council required levels for all engagements.
Pricing
Fees at a glance
All fees are in Malaysian Ringgit and are agreed in writing before work commences.
Advisory Letter
RM 1,860
Fixed fee
- Written advisory letter
- Malaysian law framework
- 4 working week delivery
- Client's copy to retain
Contract Review
From RM 2,640
Per matter (indicative)
- Commercial terms analysis
- Risk allocation review
- Redlined markup included
- Counterparty exchange support
Standing Counsel
RM 4,180
Per quarter
- 12-month arrangement
- Defined monthly consultation time
- Quarterly review meetings
- Employment & supplier matters
Next step
Describe the matter, and the firm will confirm how it can help.
A brief note about the nature of your legal question is sufficient to begin. The firm will respond within two working days.
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