BRIDGING SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Our employment law and industrial relations practice covers advice for both employers and employees. We specialise in employment contracts, compliance with employment legislation, termination, employee management, unfair dismissal claims, constructive dismissal issues, and more. Our capable lawyers will also represent you in the Industrial Court and High Court if needed.

WHAT WE DO

Employment Contract & Employee Benefits

Employee Handbook & Human Resource Policy

Settlement of Disputes Between Employers & Employees

Unfair Termination, Constructive Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal

Representation in the Industrial Court & High Court

Judical Review Proceedings

Managing Employee Issues & Termination

Retrenchment Exercise & Restructuring

Contracts for Independent Contractors & Freelancers

Founders Service Contracts

Employee Stock Options

DONOVAN CHEAH
Partner
donovan@dnh.com.my

Donovan-Cheah

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific identified him as a recommended lawyer and described
him as “the name to note”. He has also been named “up and coming practitioner” and “Dispute Resolution Star”
by Chambers and Partners and Benchmark Litigation, respectively.

ACCOLADES

Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended Lawyer for Labour and Employment (Donovan Cheah) 2017-2022

Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended Lawyer for Labour and Employment (Donovan Cheah) 2017-2022

Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended Lawyer for Labour and Employment (Donovan Cheah) 2017-2022

Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended Lawyer for Labour and Employment (Donovan Cheah) 2017-2022

Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended Lawyer for Labour and Employment (Donovan Cheah) 2017-2022

Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended Lawyer for Labour and Employment (Donovan Cheah) 2017-2022

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Singapore Representative Office

Navigating Malaysia’s legal landscape can be a challenge for many businesses. The risks of engaging unreliable and inexperienced representation can lead to costly mistakes and jeopardize the success of your cross-border endeavours.

Donovan & Ho’s Singapore representative office was established to undertake promotional and liaision work in Singapore, and allows our clients in Singapore to gain a local touchpoint backed by our firm in Malaysia. As a consistently top-ranked Malaysian law firm recognized by Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, asialaw, Benchmark Litigation and IFLR1000, we bring unparalleled expertise to Singapore clients seeking Malaysian legal services across employment, disputes, and corporate advisory matters.

With our extensive experience and deep understanding of both Malaysian and cross-border legal issues, our firm in Malaysia will ensure that you receive precise, strategic advice tailored to your needs.

Malaysia being a country of South East Asia has its own complexities. Donovan & Ho is well prepared and experienced to deal with foreign clients to help them smoothly establish their activities in the country… I would say if it wasn’t for the firm, I don’t know how our business in Malaysia would have turned out.

D. Mukhidov

Director

What We Do

Employment Solutions Tailored for Your Malaysian Operations

  • Set up/localize workforce structures and documentation
  • Ensure compliance during restructuring, right-sizing or exits
  • Manage employee issues, dismissals, and dispute resolution
  • Conduct audits to identify and address non-compliance risks

Effective Dispute Resolution and Advisory

  • Debt recovery and enforcement against Malaysian debtors
  • Arbitration involving Malaysian elements
  • Strategic guidance on claims, foreign judgments, and awards

Corporate Advisory for Business and Investments in Malaysia 

  • Plan for market entry, licensing, and regulatory compliance
  • Facilitate M&A, due diligence, and investments in Malaysian companies
  • Structure joint ventures, partnerships and commercial agreements with Malaysian partners
  • Transact industrial and commercial property in Malaysia

Our Network is Your Network

  • Connect with other trusted service providers in Malaysia such as company secretaries, HR consultants, recruiters, training providers, and tax advisors through our established network

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