Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Case Spotlight: Seat of Arbitration in Domestic Arbitration

Mar 27, 2024 | Dispute Resolution

The “seat of arbitration” refers to the jurisdiction in which the arbitration takes place. It does not refer to a…...
Case Spotlight: Can You Claim from SOCSO for Injuries Sustained When Travelling to Work?

Mar 26, 2024 | Employment Law

Employees who are contributors to the Social Security Organisation (“SOCSO”) scheme can make a claim if they have suffered a…...
Case Spotlight – Independent Contractor or Employee?

Mar 22, 2024 | Employment Law

What do courts generally consider when determining if someone is an independent contractor or an employee? Despite the labels and…...
Can Your Social Media Get You Fired?

Mar 19, 2024 | Employment Law

In an era where social media shapes our personal and professional landscapes, its impact on employment can be profound. Whether…...
The Cornerstone of a M&A Journey: Going Beyond the Basic Terms of a Term Sheet

Mar 13, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

The initial stages of a Merger and Acquisition (“M&A”) often involve parties trying to establish a meeting of minds on…...
Case Spotlight: Are Unwanted Promotions a Form of Union Busting?

Feb 29, 2024 | Employment Law

Union busting is the act of weakening or destroying a labor union. In Malaysia, the prohibition against union busting is…...
Case Spotlight: Can a Sub-Contractor Claim Against the Employer Even If They Did Not Have a Contractual Relationship?

Feb 26, 2024 | Dispute Resolution

Quantum meruit means “as much as one has deserved”. It is a claim for a reasonable sum for the services…...
Case Spotlight: Claiming Salary that was Cut during MCO

Feb 05, 2024 | Employment Law

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses found themselves compelled to implement a range of cost-cutting strategies to…...
“Acting” Positions – Is Returning to Your Previous Role A Demotion?

Feb 01, 2024 | Employment Law

[Note: At the time of writing, the Federal Court’s grounds of decision have not been published. This article considers viewpoints…...
Case Spotlight - Provoked Into A Fight

Jan 29, 2024 | Employment Law

In the modern work environment, conflicts can sometimes escalate to unexpected and unfortunate levels. Workplace disputes, disagreements, or confrontations are…...
Case Spotlight: Unfair Dismissal Claims against Wound-Up Employers

Jan 09, 2024 | Employment Law

What happens if an employer is wound-up before an unfair dismissal claim against it can be completed? The High Court’s…...
Case Spotlight: Timeline for Adjudication is Based on Location of the Project Site

Dec 29, 2023 | Employment Law

Adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”) has strict timelines to be complied with, and that…...
How ESG Trends and Laws Will Impact Early-Stage Fundraising for Malaysian Start-ups and SMEs

Dec 22, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia’s dynamic business landscape, Start-ups and Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) continue to be pivotal contributors to the nation’s economic growth.…...
Proposed Amendments to Malaysia's Companies Act 2016 – Enhancing Transparency on Beneficial Ownership

Dec 15, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Introduction In an effort to improve Malaysia’s corporate legal framework, a series of amendments to the Companies Act 2016 have…...
5 Things to know on the Tax Deductibility of Business Expenditures

Dec 08, 2023 | Employment Law

If you are a business owner in Malaysia, it is important to understand which business expenditures are eligible for tax…...