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  • 4 Oct 2022

    Selling your haunted house

    So you own a haunted house and you want to sell it. What does the law think about it? Well, lots of things really. But most buyers prefer…

  • 4 Oct 2022

    If you get arrested by the police

    If you have been arrested, you should first contact a criminal defense lawyer. They will be able to advise you on what to do next and may be…

  • 27 Sep 2022

    Online scams and the victims’ recourse

    Recently, Malaysia has seen a rise in online scams, and it is foreseeable that this state of affairs will continue in the future. Examples include phishing scams, Nigerian…

  • 6 Aug 2020

    Enforcing Drag-Along and Tag-Along Rights in Malaysia

    Are you planning to sign a shareholders agreement? Drag-along rights and Tag-along rights are clauses commonly included into shareholder agreements. These are often recommended to be inserted, alongside reserve…

  • 28 Jan 2020

    Formulating Legal Strategy For Your Business in 2020

    Every business will face legal issues ... but legal issues can be minimized with the right legal strategy.

  • 16 Dec 2019

    Trustees in Family Law

    What's the role of a trustee in family law? In this article we dive into the role of a trustee, and how they can benefit families. Read more…

  • 19 Jan 2019

    The value of a will

    What's the value of a will? Nobody likes to talk about dying. But people die. It's an undeniable fact of life. They die every day.   Intestacy So,…

  • 14 Oct 2018

    Judicial separation – the 99% divorce

    Judicial separation: I sometimes call it the 99% divorce. For me, judicial separation is almost like divorce. Almost, but not quite. Almost, because 99% of the things that…

  • 10 Jan 2018

    Prenuptial Agreement in Malaysia

    Question: I am getting married. However, I am worried about the outcome if my marriage does not work out. I have heard of couples signing prenuptial agreements. Should…

  • 10 Jan 2018

    Foreign Marriage and Divorce in Malaysia

    I'm in a foreign marriage. I got married overseas. Can I get a divorce in Malaysia? Can a court in Malaysia give a divorce order if my marriage…

  • 10 Jan 2018

    Adoption of Children in Malaysia

    Some of you may be considering adoption of children. Are you one of those planning to adopt a child? We are able to assist with such matters. Adoption…

  • 2 Jan 2018

    Checklist for Divorce Consultation

    So you are coming to our office for a divorce consultation... Congratulations on taking the first step! We look forward to meeting you. The first thing you need to…

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