Derrick Lee Advocates & Solicitors is a litigation-focused law firm established in March 2020 and based in Bayan Lepas, Penang. The practice is led by Principal Derrick Lee, LLB (Hons) Cardiff University, Barrister-at-Law of Lincoln’s Inn and an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya since 2013, whose experience includes working with top-tier litigators in firms accredited by Legal 500, Chambers and Partners and Benchmark Litigation.

The firm specialises in resolving disputes and handling litigation matters across a broad range of practice areas, including insolvency and winding up, debt recovery, company directors and shareholders’ disputes, contractual and construction disputes, insurance law, employment and industrial disputes, libel and defamation, strata management, matrimonial and family law, probate and administration, and professional negligence. This depth of practice enables the firm to manage complex, multi-faceted cases and to advise corporate and individual clients on litigation strategy and risk mitigation.

Known for a practical and efficient approach to legal problems, the firm emphasises outcome-focused strategies, clear and timely communication, and cost-conscious case management. Clients receive direct access to senior counsel and a commitment to effective advocacy tailored to the client’s objectives, with an emphasis on pragmatic solutions that balance legal risk, commercial realities and procedural rigour.

About Derrick Lee Advocates & Solicitors

Founded in 2020


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Bankruptcy & Debt
Real Estate
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Employment & Labor
Insurance
Family
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Derrick Lee Advocates & Solicitors handles lawsuits and disputes across a comprehensive range of civil and commercial matters, including insolvency and winding-up, debt recovery, company directors and shareholders disputes, contractual disputes, construction and engineering claims, employment and industrial disputes, landlords and tenants matters, professional negligence, administrative law, strata management, insurance law, libel and defamation, matrimonial and family law, and probate and administration; the practice provides pragmatic case assessment, pre-action negotiation and strategic litigation and advocacy, drawing on the principal’s extensive experience in general civil litigation and particular depth in insurance-related disputes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Professional legal services in Corporate & Commercial.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

Professional legal services in Banking & Finance.
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Professional legal services in Energy, Environment & ESG.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Criminal Defense

Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Bankruptcy & Debt

The Bankruptcy & Debt practice at Derrick Lee Advocates & Solicitors focuses on Insolvency & Winding Up and Debt Recovery matters, leveraging litigation-focused expertise to assist creditors and debtors with recovery actions, insolvency proceedings and related disputes; the practice delivers practical, efficient strategies aimed at protecting clients’ financial interests through negotiated settlements, enforcement measures and court representation when necessary.

Real Estate

Derrick Lee Advocates & Solicitors handles property-related disputes, including landlords and tenants' disputes, strata management and construction and engineering matters, providing focused litigation, negotiation and alternative dispute-resolution services to protect clients' property rights and commercial interests and to secure enforceable outcomes in court, tribunals or negotiated settlements.

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Professional legal services in Media, Technology and Telecoms.

Employment & Labor

Professional legal services in Employment & Labor.

Insurance

Derrick Lee Advocates & Solicitors focuses on insurance law disputes, offering strategic assessment of insurance-related claims, negotiation on behalf of clients and robust courtroom representation where litigation is required; the practice leverages the principal’s extensive civil litigation experience and particular interest in insurance law to protect clients’ legal interests and pursue pragmatic, outcome-oriented solutions in insurance matters.

Family

Professional legal services in Family.

Private Client

Professional legal services in Private Client.

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