Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

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Corporate & Commercial

Our lawyers have a strong commercially driven mindset and advise both businesses and investors on shareholders’ agreements, terms of service, general contracts, employee stock options, personal data protection, mergers and acquisitions.

Employment & Industrial Relations

We advise both employers and employees on employment contracts, compliance with employment legislation, termination, management of employees, unfair dismissal claims and constructive dismissal issues. Our lawyers are able to represent you in the Industrial Court.

Dispute Resolution

We provide practical legal advice in disputes to protect your interests, and can represent you in litigation before the Malaysian Courts. Our lawyers are experienced in alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration (both domestic and international) and can assist you in settlement negotiations.

Property & Conveyancing

Our firm will ensure that your property transaction, whether buying or selling, completes smoothly and efficiently. You will be kept updated all the way.

Tax Advisory

We provide Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) planning which could save you money. We also advise on stamp duty and taxes that may be applicable to your business.

MEET THE TEAM

Our team is dedicated to providing relevant and effective legal services. We are sensitive to your needs and place your interests first above everything.

DONOVAN CHEAH

PARTNER

•Commercial Litigation •Arbitration •Employment Advisory •Employment Litigation

SHAWN HO

PARTNER

•Corporate Advisory •Mergers and Acquisitions •Startups •Real Estate and Conveyancing •Real Estate Related Tax Planning

Meet The Rest Of The Team

Donovan & Ho has been consistently recognised by external publications and rankings as a leading firm in our areas of practice. Don’t just hear it from us:

Practical, attentive and able to offer balanced advice. [They] brought to the table experience with other clients that was relevant…

They are customer-oriented and able to pre-empt concerns. Their strengths are their knowledge in the field and [ability] to identify risks…

Professional and meticulous. The partner involved was able to relate to the work at hand with good business sense.

Asialaw Profiles 2019

“(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 2018

Case Spotlight: Forfeiture of Deposits & Liquidated Damages

by Lorrine Xavier | February 19, 2019 | Dispute Resolution | 0 Comments

Can a deposit paid under a contract be forfeited without having to prove the damage suffered? The recent Federal Court decision in Cubic Electronics Sdn. Bhd (in liquidation) v Mars Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd. (Appeal No. 02(f)-64-09/2016(W), 21 November 2018) sheds...

Introduction to Transfer Pricing

by Lorrine Xavier | February 12, 2019 | Tax | 0 Comments

Introduction to Transfer Pricing for Malaysian Companies & Startups with Presence in Different Countries What is Transfer Pricing? Transfer pricing generally refers to inter-company pricing arrangements for the transfer of goods, services and intangibles between...

Acting Fast in a Constructive Dismissal Claim

by Lorrine Xavier | January 31, 2019 | Employment Law | 0 Comments

Constructive Dismissal is where an employee leaves his employment as a result of the employer breaching a fundamental term of the employment contract, or where the employer displays an intention to no longer be bound by the employment contract. In short, the employee...