Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Case Spotlight – Pandemic Not An Excuse To Avoid Work

Dec 02, 2023 | Employment Law

In the wake of the global pandemic, workplaces faced unprecedented disruptions. One such challenge was managing emergency leave due to…...
Case Spotlight - Rejection of Reinstatement

Nov 29, 2023 | Employment Law

In unfair dismissal claims, the primary remedy is reinstatement. While it is generally rare for an employer to offer reinstatement…...
Are Loan Interest Expenses Deductible?

Nov 11, 2023 | Tax

When businesses secure loans to support their operations and growth, the interest paid on these loans is often considered a…...
Why You Should Never Skip Legal Due Diligence In An M&A Transaction (Malaysia)

Nov 11, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

What flashes through your mind when you hear the phrase “due diligence”? And what does “due diligence” really mean in…...
Red Flags When Using Independent Contractors

Oct 27, 2023 | Employment Law

Independent contractors have become an integral part of modern business operations, offering flexibility and specialized skills that can enhance a…...
Case Spotlight – Starting a New Job = Abandoning Employment?

Oct 20, 2023 | Employment Law

What are the implications when an employee embarks on a new job with a different employer without formally resigning from…...
Case Spotlight – The Secret Ballot Process in Union Recognition

Oct 13, 2023 | Employment Law

A trade union has to be recognised before it can bargain with the employer. When the employer refuses to recognise…...
Case Spotlight: A Weapon at the Office

Oct 07, 2023 | Employment Law

A knuckleduster is a weapon designed to be worn around the knuckles, to be used in hand-to-hand combat. It is…...
Common Issues In Unfair Dismissal Claims When Acting For The Employer

Sep 29, 2023 | Employment Law

In the complex realm of employment law, unfair dismissal claims can be a challenging battleground for both employers and employees.…...
Case Spotlight – How Long Do You Have To Enforce an Arbitration Award?

Sep 27, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

You have 6 years from the date of your arbitration award to have it recognised and registered as a court…...
Case Spotlight – Are Retention Sums Treated as Trust Money?

Sep 25, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Construction contracts commonly give employers the right to retain a percentage of the certified sums of work done, known as…...
Case Spotlight – Must a Local Authority Give Reasons For Its Decisions?

Sep 21, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Members of the public are constantly faced with the consequences of decisions made by the government of the day and…...
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Malaysia: Types of M&A and Deal Structuring

Aug 28, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In this article, we will delve into the various types of M&A and deal structuring options that are available and…...
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Malaysia: Sequence and Timeline

Aug 26, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), whether among private or public listed companies, are common corporate exercises in Malaysia. M&As are done…...
Case Spotlight – Termination of Outsourced Employees

Aug 22, 2023 | Employment Law

Professional employer organizations (PEOs) provide human resources solutions for businesses, and typically handle tasks like payroll, employee onboarding and benefits…...