Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Will the General Code of Practice of Personal Data Protection affect your business?

Mar 24, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia, the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) was enacted to regulate the processing of personal data in commercial…...
Raising Funds from the Public as a Private Company in Malaysia (Part 1)

Mar 21, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

It is common for start-ups to incorporate a private company limited by shares and offering equity in its company in…...
Case spotlight: Director’s Right to Inspect Documents

Feb 27, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

A director is, by default, entitled to inspect company documents under section 245 of the Companies Act 2016. Can the…...
The Uses of Share Swaps in Mergers & Acquisitions

Feb 23, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

What is a share swap? Share swaps are an increasingly common corporate arrangement used in the acquisition of companies. It…...
Key Points in an Arbitration Agreement

Feb 15, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Section 2 of the Malaysian Arbitration Act 2005 (“Act”) gives a general definition of what is an arbitration agreement. Under…...
So You’ve Been Sued, What Now?

Feb 10, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Your company has received a “Writ Saman” (Writ of Summons) and “Pernyataan Tuntutan” (Statement of Claim) from a law firm. …...
Are Social Gaming Operators & In-Game Currencies Caught By Malaysia's Anti-Money Laundering Laws?

Jan 30, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In our previous article, we ventured into the sphere of blockchain technology and how the rising adoption of digital payments…...
Construction Case Spotlight: Can You Get Paid Without a Certificate?

Jan 26, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

In construction projects, disputes arise when a party withholds or refuses to issue the certificates under the contract. The High…...
Implementing an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy

Jan 18, 2023 | Employment Law

As seen in our previous article, Employers’ Statutory Obligations Against Sexual Harassment, it is currently not mandatory for employers to…...
Case Spotlight: When can a landlord charge double rent?

Jan 11, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

It is not uncommon that there are tenants who remain on the premises beyond the expiry of their tenancy. These…...
Guide to Malaysian Employment Law

Jan 01, 2023 | Employment Law

Incorporating legislation up to 1 January 2023, including the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022. The primary focus of this guide is…...
Trends in Pandemic Retrenchment Cases

Dec 28, 2022 | Employment Law

Some businesses are still facing the consequences of retrenching their workforce during the pandemic, as unfair dismissal claims can take…...
Case Spotlight: Trade Union's Freedom Of Expression Or Fireable Offence?

Dec 21, 2022 | Employment Law

Union members are afforded protection against reprisals from their employers due to their union membership. These protections are enshrined in…...
Pros and Cons of Mediation

Dec 16, 2022 | Dispute Resolution

In this article, we highlight the advantages and disadvantages of mediation. Advantages Quick & Flexible Mediation is quick and flexible,…...
What is Mediation?

Dec 13, 2022 | Dispute Resolution

Parties that have entered into a commercial contract may find themselves at a crossroads that could lead to a dispute.…...