by Donovan & Ho | Jan 12, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial
Companies may issue different classes of the same type of shares (e.g. ‘A’ ordinary shares and ‘B’ ordinary shares) or different types of shares (e.g. ordinary shares or preference shares). Different rights can be attached to different classes and types of shares for...
by Donovan & Ho | Nov 24, 2015 | Corporate and Commercial
In US startups, ‘vesting’ is defined where the equity interest held by a founder or key employee is no longer subject to (i) forfeiture or (ii) repurchase by the company (where it is a restricted stock), based on an agreed vesting schedule. In other words, a vesting...
by Donovan & Ho | Nov 19, 2015 | Employment Law
Just started your own business and thinking of hiring your very first employee? Taking on a new employee (what more your first!) is a serious obligation and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here are 5 tips on the basics of Malaysian employment law to help you get...
by Donovan & Ho | Nov 11, 2015 | Dispute Resolution
Sitting at the back of the public gallery in court, Kenny looks nothing like the youthful 25 year old prodigy behind one of the country’s fastest growing startups. His hair is dishevelled and he has slept a total of five hours over the past three days: he is being...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 22, 2015 | Donovan and Ho updates
Legal mistakes can destroy even the best of start-ups. Donovan & Ho will be hosting this free talk which will address basic legal issues which should be considered by start ups. New business owners and start up founders are highly encouraged to attend. Topics...
