Expertise & Services

Legal support for the management of strata and mixed developments, from everyday decisions to contested proceedings. We advise developers, joint management bodies (JMBs), management corporations (MCs), property managers and proprietors.

Formation of JMB

Advice on the formation of a joint management body (JMB), including preparation for its first annual general meeting and the relevant legal and procedural requirements.

Formation of MC

Advice on the formation of a management corporation (MC), including strata title-related requirements, preparation for its first annual general meeting and the transition from the JMB.

JMC, MC, AGM & EGM attendance

Attendance at joint management committee (JMC), management corporation (MC) and general meetings to advise on legal and procedural issues.

Minutes & resolutions

Review of meeting minutes and preparation of resolutions for strata management decisions.

Maintenance charges & sinking fund

Advice on outstanding contributions, recovery action and the legal steps relating to charges and sinking fund contributions.

Different rates of charges

Advice on the legal basis, requirements and resolutions for imposing different rates of charges within a strata development.

Annual budgets

Review of proposed annual budgets and related strata management obligations.

Strata Management Tribunal documents

Preparation of Form 1, Form 2, Form 3 and written submissions for strata management tribunal matters.

Nuisance, water leakage & defects

Advice on disputes involving nuisance, inter-floor water leakage, building defects and common property.

Vendor agreements, house rules & additional by-laws

Drafting and review of vendor agreements, house rules and additional by-laws for strata developments.

Procurement guidelines

Preparation and review of procurement guidelines for the appointment of vendors and service providers in strata developments.

Rights & liabilities of developers, JMC members & MC members

Advice on the rights, responsibilities and potential liabilities of developers, joint management committee (JMC) members and management corporation (MC) members.

Commissioner of Buildings (COB)

Liaison with the COB on strata management matters and related documentation.

Management transition & compliance

Advice on handover, by-laws, management responsibilities and the duties of developers, JMBs and MCs.

Pre-suit advice & proceedings

Assessment of potential strata claims, settlement options and tribunal or court proceedings.

Advice on gated and guarded arrangements and the drafting or review of related constitutions.

Practical legal advice for business agreements and ongoing company decisions. Our advisory work focuses on contractual clarity, governance and managing legal risk in day-to-day operations.

Directors’ appointments

Advice on the appointment of directors and preparation or review of the relevant company documentation.

Directors’ duties & liabilities

Advice on directors’ responsibilities, duties and potential liabilities in company affairs.

Shareholding & board structure

Advice on shareholding arrangements and the structure of the board of directors.

Organisational structure

Advice on the legal aspects of organisational structure, reporting arrangements and allocation of responsibilities.

Board meeting attendance

Attendance at board meetings to advise on legal issues arising from company decisions.

Company AGMs & EGMs

Advice and attendance at company annual general meetings (AGMs) and extraordinary general meetings (EGMs).

Company resolutions & minutes

Preparation and review of company resolutions and meeting minutes.

Company constitutions

Drafting and review of company constitutions and advice on the provisions governing the company.

Shareholders’ agreements

Drafting and review of agreements governing shareholder rights, responsibilities and relationships.

Joint venture agreements (JVAs)

Preparation and review of joint venture agreements for proposed business collaborations.

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Drafting and review of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements for business dealings.

Procurement agreements

Preparation and review of agreements governing the procurement of goods and services.

Supplier & vendor agreements

Drafting and review of supplier and vendor agreements, including the parties’ contractual obligations.

Franchise agreements

Drafting, review and advice on franchise agreements and the proposed contractual arrangements.

Licensing agreements

Preparation and review of licensing agreements and the rights and obligations they create.

Legal risk management

Review of legal risks in proposed arrangements, business decisions and contractual relationships.

Commercial agreements & governance

Advice on commercial agreements, company decision-making and relevant legal obligations.

Pre-suit & ongoing advisory

Advice before a dispute proceeds to court, alongside continuing legal support for business decisions.

Advice and representation for businesses and individuals in contractual, company and other civil disputes. We assess the issues, evidence and available options before developing a course of action.

Contract disputes

Claims involving breach of contract, non-performance and disputed contractual rights or obligations.

Debt recovery

Advice on unpaid debts, payment demands and proceedings to recover sums owed.

Shareholder & director disputes

Representation in disagreements involving company ownership, control, management and directors’ responsibilities.

Commercial disagreements

Advice on disputes between businesses, including contested transactions and business relationships.

Defamation claims

Advice and representation in disputes concerning allegedly defamatory publications and statements.

Injunctions & Mareva injunctions

Advice and representation in applications for interim injunctions, including Mareva injunctions to restrain dealings with assets where appropriate.

Pre-suit advice

Review of the dispute, available documents and potential claims before commencing proceedings.

Negotiation & settlement

Assessment of settlement proposals and negotiation of terms to resolve disputes.

Court proceedings & appeals

Preparation and conduct of civil proceedings and appeals, according to the needs of the matter.

Legal support when payment, performance or project obligations are disputed. We help clients understand their contractual position and choose an appropriate route to resolve the disagreement.

Payment claims

Advice on unpaid construction sums, disputed payments and contractual payment obligations.

Defects & workmanship

Claims and responses involving alleged defects, quality of work and rectification obligations.

Delay & performance

Advice on delayed works, incomplete performance and disputed project responsibilities.

Contract interpretation

Review of the relevant construction agreement, notices and obligations in a contested project.

Adjudication

Preparation and representation in construction adjudication and related court proceedings.

Negotiated resolution & litigation

Settlement discussions and court representation where a construction dispute remains unresolved.

Advice on workplace arrangements, employment decisions and disputes. We assist with the legal issues arising during the employment relationship and when that relationship comes to an end.

Employment contracts

Drafting and review of employment terms, contractual obligations and proposed changes.

Workplace policies

Advice on workplace rules and policies, and their application to employment issues.

Unfair dismissal

Advice and representation in unfair dismissal claims and disputes concerning the termination of employment.

Constructive dismissal

Advice and representation in disputes involving allegations of constructive dismissal.

Forced resignation

Advice on alleged forced resignation and representation in related employment disputes.

Misconduct & domestic inquiry

Guidance on misconduct allegations, domestic inquiries, disciplinary procedures and related disputes.

Poor performance

Advice on performance-related employment issues, management procedures and resulting disputes.

Retrenchment

Advice on proposed retrenchment exercises and disputes arising from retrenchment.

Employment appeals

Advice and representation in appeals arising from employment and industrial relations proceedings.

Employment-related claims

Advice on disagreements concerning employment rights and contractual obligations.

Industrial relations proceedings

Representation in industrial relations disputes and related proceedings.

Labour Office matters

Attendance at the Labour Office and assistance with employment complaints and related proceedings.

Legal support for subsale property transactions, tenancy arrangements and related documentation, including strata property matters and attendance at the Land Office.

Subsale sale & purchase agreements

Preparation and review of sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) for subsale property transactions.

Transaction documentation

Advice on contractual obligations and documents relating to the subsale transaction.

Land Office matters

Attendance and liaison at the Land Office in connection with property matters.

Strata property agreements

Review of strata-related transaction agreements and deeds of mutual covenant (DMCs).

Residential tenancy agreements

Preparation and review of tenancy agreements for residential properties.

Shoplot tenancy agreements

Drafting and review of tenancy agreements for shoplots and related rental arrangements.

Commercial tenancy agreements

Preparation and review of tenancy agreements for commercial premises.

Term sheets

Preparation and review of term sheets recording proposed terms for property transactions.

Intention to purchase

Preparation and review of documents recording an intention to purchase property and the proposed transaction terms.

Memoranda of understanding (MOUs)

Drafting and review of memoranda of understanding for proposed property arrangements.

Advice and preparation of documents for matrimonial arrangements and family proceedings, including negotiated agreements and contested matters.

Prenuptial agreements

Preparation and review of prenuptial agreements reflecting the proposed arrangements between the parties.

Divorce agreements

Drafting and review of proposed divorce terms and settlement agreements.

Joint divorce petitions

Preparation and conduct of joint petition proceedings where the parties agree to seek a divorce.

Single divorce petitions

Advice and representation in single petition divorce proceedings.

Custody matters

Advice and representation on child custody issues arising in family matters.

Negotiation & related proceedings

Assistance with settlement discussions and disputed issues arising from matrimonial proceedings.

Assistance with planning for the distribution of an estate, obtaining authority to administer it and resolving disagreements during estate administration.

Will preparation

Drafting and review of wills to record the intended distribution of an estate.

Grants of probate

Assistance with applications for probate and the steps required to administer an estate under a will.

Letters of administration

Assistance with applications for authority to administer an estate where appropriate.

Estate administration disputes

Advice and representation in disagreements arising during estate administration.

Family agreements

Preparation and review of family agreements concerning estate arrangements and the proposed distribution of family assets.

Advice and defence representation in the criminal and regulatory matters listed below. Our practice does not undertake murder or rape cases.

Cheating

Advice and defence representation in cheating allegations and related court proceedings.

Conspiracy to cheat

Advice and representation in allegations of conspiracy to cheat and related court proceedings.

Traffic offences

Advice and representation in traffic offence matters and related court proceedings.

Overstay matters

Advice and representation in allegations of remaining in Malaysia beyond the permitted period of stay.

Immigration offences

Advice and defence representation in immigration offence matters.

Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) offences

Advice and defence representation in drug-related matters under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Business-related offences

Advice and defence representation in alleged offences arising from business activities and commercial operations.

Company-related offences

Advice and defence representation in alleged offences involving companies, directors and company affairs.

Product-related offences

Advice and defence representation in alleged offences involving products and related regulatory requirements.

Mule account offences

Advice and defence representation in allegations involving the use of bank accounts as mule accounts.

Technology should support your business. When buying software, introducing AI tools or dealing with a project that has gone wrong, clear agreements and practical legal advice matter. We advise SMEs across business sectors, including property management, on technology arrangements, everyday AI use and related commercial disputes.

Buying software and AI services

Review and negotiation of software, AI, SaaS and automation agreements, covering scope, deliverables, acceptance, fees, data use, responsibilities, liability and exit arrangements.

AI use by staff

Practical policies on approved uses, confidential information, data handling and human approval before relying on or sharing AI-generated work.

Customer-facing automation

Advice on the legal risks of chatbots, automated quotations and customer communications, including commitments made to customers and escalation for human review.

Agreements for technology providers

Service agreements for software vendors and automation agencies addressing scope, payment, support, change requests and the parties’ responsibilities.

Projects that go wrong

Advice and representation in disputes over failed implementation, delays, defects, payment, termination and recovery of sums claimed.

Tell us whether you are buying a system, supplying a service or dealing with a project dispute. Contact us first to arrange an appropriate channel for confidential documents.

We advise businesses, developers and property managers on the collection, use, disclosure and protection of personal data. Our work includes privacy notices, data-processing and sharing agreements, cross-border transfer arrangements, internal policies, breach-response advice and practical staff training.

PDPA reviews

PDPA applicability and compliance reviews.

Personal data handling

Employee, customer, resident and visitor data.

Vendor arrangements

Vendor data-processing arrangements.

Data Protection Officer

Assessment of whether a Data Protection Officer appointment is required.

AI and privacy

Privacy issues arising from AI use.

We provide practical legal training tailored to the responsibilities and day-to-day decisions of developers, property managers, joint management bodies, management corporations, owners, directors and management teams. Sessions can focus on a specific issue or form part of a wider governance and compliance programme.

Training topics can include

Developer handover & management transition

Preparing for the first AGM, handover documents and accounts, management responsibilities, and the transition from developer management to the JMB and MC.

JMB & MC committee induction

Roles, powers and responsibilities of committee members; decision-making, conflicts of interest, record-keeping and working with the property manager.

AGM & EGM preparation

Notices, agendas, proposed motions, meeting documents, proxies, voting eligibility and quorum, with a practical meeting-preparation checklist.

Chairing meetings, voting & resolutions

Mock AGM/EGM exercises on chairing, handling questions and objections, voting, elections, recording decisions and preparing clear minutes and resolutions.

Charges, sinking fund & arrears recovery

Budgeting and contributions, different rates of charges, recovery procedures, payment arrangements and the documents needed to support an arrears claim.

By-laws, house rules & enforcement

Preparing and reviewing rules on common property, renovations, parking, nuisance and use of facilities; handling complaints and choosing proportionate enforcement steps.

Property managers: daily legal risk

Practical scenarios on instructions and authority, incident reports, resident communications, record preservation, COB correspondence and escalating issues for legal advice.

Building defects, leakage & maintenance disputes

Identifying the issues and parties involved, documenting defects and damage, handling inter-floor leakage complaints, and coordinating inspection, repair and dispute resolution.

Procurement & service-provider contracts

Tender and appointment procedures, conflicts of interest, scope of work, service standards, payment terms, termination and managing contractor underperformance.

Owners’ rights & collective participation

Workshops for groups of owners on meeting participation, raising motions, access to relevant records, collective concerns and the distinction between informal owner groups and statutory management bodies.

Tribunal readiness & dispute prevention

Recognising when a matter needs legal advice, organising evidence and correspondence, understanding claims and responses, and exploring negotiation before proceedings.

Directors’ duties & corporate governance

Training for directors and management teams on duties, authority, conflicts of interest, related-party dealings, board records and the distinction between directors, shareholders and employees.

Company meetings & shareholder relations

Board and shareholder meeting procedures, notices, voting, resolutions, reserved matters, shareholder agreements and managing disagreement before it becomes a dispute.

Commercial contracts & workplace decisions

Practical contract-review exercises on obligations, payment, variation, breach and termination, together with legal awareness for managers handling performance, misconduct and employment decisions.

AI, SME & privacy training

• AI at work: approved tools, confidential information and human review.
• Buying AI software: vendor promises, data rights, liability and exit arrangements.
• AI in property management: resident information, access systems and supplier accountability.
• AI-assisted AGM/EGM records: verification and preservation.
• Deepfake instructions and payment fraud controls.
• Practical personal-data handling, privacy notices, vendor responsibilities and responding to suspected data breaches.

Tailored to your organisation

Formats include focused briefings, half-day or full-day workshops, committee induction, mock AGM/EGM sessions, contract-review exercises and case-based discussions. Share your audience, preferred topics and objectives so that the scope and format can be agreed.