Cheang & Ariff is a distinguished Malaysian law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal services across various sectors. With over 37 years of experience, the firm offers expertise in areas such as arbitration, corporate law, environmental litigation, real estate, competition law, construction, human resources, strata, banking and finance, dispute resolution, insolvency, tax, capital markets, and intellectual property and technology. The firm's commitment to delivering commercially astute advice is evident in its work with both domestic and international clients, including financial institutions and corporate borrowers, covering conventional and Islamic finance.

The firm's reputation is bolstered by its consistent performance in the financial and corporate sectors. Notably, Cheang & Ariff advised on the initial public offering and listing of MST Golf Group Berhad on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, valued at $27.75 million. The firm's corporate team regularly advises clients in industries such as real estate, construction, shipping, logistics, and automotive. Additionally, the firm's intellectual property department has been recognized with the "Contentious IP Firm of the Year Award" at the Managing Intellectual Property Asia-Pacific Awards.

At the core of Cheang & Ariff's practice is a client-centric approach that emphasizes understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client. The firm's dedication to excellence and passion for the law are reflected in its strategic, tactical, and robust approach to dispute resolution, aiming to achieve optimal outcomes for clients. Operating from the historic Loke Mansion in Kuala Lumpur, the firm continues to blend tradition with innovation, setting the standard for legal excellence in Malaysia.

About Cheang & Ariff

Founded in 1986


Practice areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Business
Civil & Human Rights
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Cheang & Ariff's Insolvency Practice collaborates closely with liquidators, receivers, and managers to assist distressed companies in revitalizing and sustaining their operations as going concerns. The firm provides comprehensive restructuring advice, including the formulation of restructuring schemes and applications for court protection from creditors through moratoriums and restraining orders. Their expertise encompasses applications for the appointment of judicial managers and interim judicial managers under the Companies Act 2016, as well as advising on schemes of arrangement to facilitate corporate recovery.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Business

Cheang & Ariff's Corporate practice offers comprehensive legal services encompassing joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and corporate restructuring. The firm assists clients in structuring and negotiating joint venture agreements, ensuring protection of their interests. They provide guidance on fund formation, deal structuring, financing, and exit strategies for private equity and venture capital transactions. In restructuring matters, the firm supports debt restructuring schemes, negotiates with creditors, and advises on schemes of arrangement. Additionally, they offer expertise in Labuan laws, assisting with the establishment of investment funds and advising on transnational business structures.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Civil & Human Rights

Cheang & Ariff offers comprehensive legal services in civil and human rights law, encompassing areas such as administrative and public law, constitutional law, and defamation. The firm's Dispute Resolution Department is recognized for its strategic and robust approach, effectively handling complex disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Clients benefit from the team's meticulous work and sound advice, which balance legal and commercial considerations to achieve optimal outcomes.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Employment & Labor

Cheang & Ariff's Human Resources practice provides comprehensive legal support to clients on employment-related matters, including compliance with labor laws, drafting employment contracts, and resolving workplace disputes. The firm assists in developing effective human resource policies and offers strategic advice to ensure clients' operations align with current employment regulations.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

Cheang & Ariff's Intellectual Property practice offers comprehensive services encompassing both contentious and non-contentious matters, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, and confidential information. The firm is renowned for its extensive experience in complex IP litigation, providing clients with strategic insights to protect and enhance their IP assets. Additionally, the team advises on transactional matters, IP strategy, enforcement, regulatory requirements, portfolio management, commercialization, franchising, and due diligence. Serving clients across industries such as manufacturing, education, retail, pharmaceuticals, technology, e-commerce, healthcare, and fashion, Cheang & Ariff has been recognized as a Tier 1 firm in Intellectual Property by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Edition.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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