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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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