by Donovan & Ho | Mar 2, 2018 | Dispute Resolution
Effective 28 February 2018, the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) will now be known as the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). The name change is part of the AIAC’s rebranding exercise in their attempts to expand and become a global...
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 8, 2018 | Dispute Resolution
Most companies are forged with the intention of seeking out prosperous financial returns as it is the dream of every entrepreneur to hit the jackpot. Though some have been successful, it is unfortunately common to hear of companies being wound-up upon facing...
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 2, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Donovan and Ho updates, Employment Law
Who says nobody reads law blogs? The past twelve months has provided us with a lot of opportunities to write. Before we kickstart 2018, let’s take a look at the top 10 most viewed articles on our website in 2017: 10. Frequently Asked Questions on Domestic...
by Donovan & Ho | 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. He asks David to enter into the sale and purchase agreement in David’s name to purchase the land on Eric’s behalf and Eric pays for the land. To record this...
by Donovan & Ho | Nov 6, 2017 | Dispute Resolution
In theory, arbitration is supposed to be a faster and more efficient method of resolving disputes compared to litigation. This is premised on the assumption that since party autonomy is the paramount feature of arbitration, there should be less delays as parties can...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 9, 2017 | Dispute Resolution
If you are a landlord or property owner, you may have been in the unfortunate situation of having to deal with unwanted people occupying your premises. These individuals “set up shop” without consent and continue to sip metaphorical piña coladas despite...