WHAT WE DO BEST

We are a boutique law firm in Malaysia best known for its vibrancy, innovation and excellent service standards.

Corporate & Commercial

Dispute Resolution

Employment Law

RECOGNITION

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Leading Firm
– Labour & Employment

Chambers and Partners

Ranked Firm
– Employment and
Industrial Relations

Asialaw Profiles

Recommended Firm,
Labour and Employment

IFLR1000

Recommended
Firm, M&A

Benchmark Litigation

Litigation Star
(Donovan Cheah)

IN SOME OTHER WORDS

What sets Donovan & Ho apart from other law firms I have worked with is that personal touch. They not just specialise in giving sound legal advice, but they take pride in their work… It feels like it’s tailor-made to suit the needs of their clients. Much effort is made to understand their clients, their business and their needs.

G. Ramakrishnan, Senior Employment Counsel

From the get go, we were able to establish a professional, trusting working partnership with the firm. Donovan & Ho have been my “go to” employment and corporate lawyer… As well as providing the legal tools we needed, we received extensive support, guidance and advice … we go into situations with our eyes open, fully briefed on business ramifications from a legal perspective.

S. Baxendale, Founder

I appreciate Donovan & Ho’s timely and easy-to-grasp client updates, robust yet practical legal solutions, and their affable professional team of lawyers who understand and seek to address their clients’ needs. Their work is grounded on a strong foundation of the law, with a firm grasp of commercial reality and the empathy of experienced employment lawyers.

S.Y. Lee, Regional Labour Counsel

Donovan & Ho have not only been our legal counsel, but also our trusted partner in navigating complex legal matters in our business, and their dedication to client satisfaction is truly remarkable. Their unique blend of friendliness and professionalism sets them apart from others.

H.K, Manager

Provides clients with practical solutions built on a foundation of strong legal and cultural understanding of the employment landscape in Malaysia.

Chambers Asia Pacific

Excellent. The firm has always provided accurate and helpful legal advice. They are responsive to our needs and a true partner.

Asialaw Profiles

Advice is balanced against commercial considerations, with practical bent… Extremely cooperative, fast response, extra mile intention on getting the client fully knowledgeable of all pros and cons of every single term, patiently. Lastly, eager to help. No weaknesses… Has strong business acumen and industry knowledge. Considerate and fair in judgement… Value for money, great professionalism and good/pleasant user experience…

IFLR1000

(specialising) in employment litigation… the team is winning plaudits from the market for its labour expertise and is quickly climbing the ranks as a go-to firm for these matters.

Benchmark Litigation

Donovan & Ho might be young (launched 2014) and small, but the firm is hard to miss online thanks to its robust social media strategy… And by the looks of it, the approach is working.

Asian Legal Business’ “Firms to Watch”

ARTICLES

Legal Methods for Payment of Wages in Malaysia

In any employment relationship, the timely and accurate payment of wages is an essential requirement. However, how wages are paid to an employee is also strictly governed by the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”). Methods for the payment of wages can be broadly categorised...

Case Spotlight: Simultaneous Labour Court and Industrial Court Claims

There may be overlapping employment disputes that appear to fall within the jurisdiction of both the Labour Office (colloquially known as the Labour Court) and the Industrial Court. For instance, if an employee is owed unpaid wages and has also been unfairly...

Case Spotlight: Habitual Tardiness and Absenteeism – Employers Must Act

Habitual lateness, absenteeism or consistently working fewer hours than required may seem minor at first glance.  However, what happens when such conduct becomes habitual or a pattern? It can disrupt the Company’s operations, undermine workplace discipline and...

Implementing a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS): Frequently Asked Questions for Employers

Voluntary Separation Schemes (“VSS”) are commonly adopted by employers as part of workforce restructuring or cost-rationalisation exercises. It allows employees to voluntarily exit employment in exchange for an agreed separation package. These are some frequently...

Startup Fundraising: Cap Table Overcrowding – Death by a Thousand Cuts

One of the most common agonizing mistakes that frustrate founders of early-stage startups is raising funds from numerous individual investors who each hold shares directly in the company. Yes, it is perfectly possible and legal under the Companies Act 2016 to have up...

Case Spotlight: Using Exit Interviews to Justify Dismissal

In TLK v Platinum Phase Sdn Bhd [2025] ILJU 240, the Industrial Court looked closely at a common HR practice: the exit interview. When a team faces a high turnover rate, it is common for employers to look for the root cause and an exit interview may sometimes share...

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