Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Trusts, Nominees and Powers of Attorney

Nov 14, 2017 | Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution

Eric wishes to buy a piece of land, but does not want his name to appear as the registered proprietor.…...
Case Spotlight: Delay Not A Ground to Set Aside Arbitration Award

Nov 06, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

In theory, arbitration is supposed to be a faster and more efficient method of resolving disputes compared to litigation. This…...
The Problem with Squatters

Oct 09, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

If you are a landlord or property owner, you may have been in the unfortunate situation of having to deal…...
Bankruptcy Act Amendments Now In Force

Oct 06, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

The Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into force today (6 October 2017) (“Act“). The Act represents an overhaul of Malaysia’s…...
Whatsapp Messages: Admissible in Court?

Aug 11, 2017 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law

Whatsapp is a text messaging application that is used by more than 1 billion users in more than 180 countries.…...
Secret Recordings: Are They Admissible?

Jul 20, 2017 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law

The advent of technology has seen a plethora of recordings, ranging from your run of the mill song recordings to…...
Why You Need a (Good) Dispute Resolution Clause

Apr 03, 2017 | Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution

In most business contracts, the dispute resolution clause is usually buried at the end of the contract and hidden among…...
Parliament passes Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016

Mar 30, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

The Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday (29 March 2017). The law will be effective…...
Donovan & Ho in Asian Property Review - Amendments to Bankruptcy Act and Stamp Act

Feb 23, 2017 | Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Tax

Donovan & Ho in Asian Property Review Our partners were featured in the February – March 2017 edition of Asian…...
Bankruptcy Act amendment to reduce debtors' burden

Feb 07, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

Malayisa’s bankruptcy law could see some important changes soon The country’s bankruptcy law could see some important changes this…...
Dealing with Inter-Floor Leakage

Jan 16, 2017 | Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

The Strata Management (Maintenance and Management) Regulations 2015 sets out the obligations, procedures and timelines for dealing with inter-floor leakages.…...
4 Things You Must Do With Bad Debts

Dec 28, 2016 | Dispute Resolution

4 Things You Must Do With Bad Debts in Malaysia Nothing loses value faster than services already rendered. This is…...
Changes to Bankruptcy Act - Easier to get out of bankruptcy?

Nov 18, 2016 | Dispute Resolution

The Malaysian Bankruptcy Act will see some changes in 2017. During the announcement of the 2017 Budget, the Prime Minister said that…...
Court of Appeal: Ignore a Demand Letter at Your Peril

Aug 17, 2016 | Dispute Resolution

You’ve got mail? If it’s a demand letter, don’t ignore it. Letters of demand are often seen as the bread…...
Federal Court Allows Sexual Harassment Claim

Aug 15, 2016 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law

The apex court’s decision to recognise the tort of sexual harassment is welcomed. In June 2016, the Federal Court of…...