Business
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Corporate Practice offers comprehensive legal services in corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, capital markets, and foreign investment. The team provides tailored advice to both local and foreign clients on establishing and maintaining business operations in Malaysia. Their clientele spans multinational corporations, government-linked companies, financial institutions, and private and public-listed companies across diverse industries. The practice is consistently recognized by industry publications such as IFLR1000, Chambers Asia Pacific, and Asialaw Profiles for its expertise and top-tier service.
Banking & Finance
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Banking & Finance practice in Penang offers comprehensive legal services to local and international clients, including banks, financial institutions, and corporations. The team specializes in structuring and executing a wide range of financial transactions, such as syndicated loans, project financing, and debt restructuring. They are particularly adept at advising on Shari'a-compliant financing, including sukuk issuances and Islamic investment products. By providing tailored solutions, the firm assists clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and achieving their financial objectives.
Civil & Human Rights
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive legal services in civil and human rights law, assisting clients with matters such as employment disputes, regulatory compliance, and litigation involving civil liberties. The firm's experienced attorneys provide strategic counsel and representation to protect and enforce clients' rights under Malaysian law.
Consumer Rights
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive legal services in consumer rights, assisting clients with issues such as product liability, unfair trade practices, and consumer protection laws. The firm's experienced lawyers provide strategic advice and representation to ensure clients' rights are safeguarded and disputes are effectively resolved.
Criminal Defense
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive criminal defense services, representing clients in cases involving corruption, abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering offenses. The firm's white-collar crime practice is led by Tiara Katrina Fuad, who specializes in sensitive, high-profile cases. The Penang team includes experienced lawyers such as Chia Loong Thye, Nuradhilla Binti Mazlan, Tan Gek Im, and Thum Chai Pheng, who provide personalized legal representation tailored to each client's needs.
Family
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive family law services, focusing on divorce and child custody matters. Their experienced legal team provides personalized guidance through the complexities of family disputes, ensuring clients receive informed and compassionate representation tailored to their unique circumstances.
Employment & Labor
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Employment & Industrial Relations practice offers comprehensive legal services to employers across various industries, including finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications. The firm provides strategic advice on resource planning, staff migration, termination procedures, employment policies, and compliance with employment-related legislation. Their expertise extends to handling trade union disputes and representing clients in employment litigation, such as unfair dismissal cases and judicial review applications. The team is recognized for its deep understanding of Malaysian employment laws and its ability to deliver practical, tailored solutions to complex employment matters.
Immigration
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive immigration legal services, assisting clients with work permits, employment passes, and other immigration matters. The firm's dedicated team provides tailored solutions to navigate Malaysia's immigration regulations, ensuring compliance and facilitating smooth transitions for expatriates and foreign workers.
Insurance
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive legal services in insurance and takaful, encompassing regulatory compliance, claims procedures, dispute resolution, and risk management. Their experienced partners provide up-to-date, cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of clients in the insurance sector.
Intellectual Property
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Intellectual Property practice in Penang offers comprehensive services encompassing the protection, management, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs. The firm assists clients with IP portfolio management, licensing agreements, and regulatory compliance, and represents them in disputes involving infringement and passing off. The team serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as technology, media, telecommunications, consumer goods, and healthcare, providing tailored solutions to safeguard and maximize the value of their intellectual assets.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive legal services in lawsuits and disputes, encompassing areas such as civil and commercial litigation, corporate litigation, and insolvency and restructuring. The firm's experienced litigators represent clients in complex cases, including banking and finance litigation, insurance disputes, and real estate litigation. They also handle appeals and product liability cases, providing strategic counsel and robust representation to protect clients' interests. The firm's expertise extends to international arbitration, ensuring clients receive effective solutions in both domestic and cross-border disputes.
Real Estate
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Real Estate practice in Penang offers comprehensive legal services encompassing property transactions and real estate-related disputes. The team advises clients on acquisitions, disposals, and financing of various property types, including industrial, commercial, and residential developments, as well as hotels and hospitals. Their clientele includes local and foreign entities, banks, financial institutions, fund managers, property developers, investors, and companies of all sizes. The firm's expertise extends to handling complex matters such as land acquisition and strata management, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions for their real estate needs.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Media, Technology, and Telecoms (TMT) practice offers comprehensive legal services to both local and international clients, including telecommunications providers, technology companies, financial institutions, and government entities. The team specializes in telecommunications and IT disputes, regulatory compliance with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, data protection, fintech, and media-related matters. They assist clients with drafting and negotiating access agreements between telecom operators and infrastructure providers, advising on IT outsourcing, e-money mandates, and handling complex disputes involving network service provision and IT system integration. The practice is led by G. Vijay Kumar, who is recognized for his expertise in technology and telecoms-based disputes.
Corporate & Commercial
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Corporate & Commercial practice in Penang offers comprehensive legal services, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments, private equity deals, and corporate restructuring. The team assists a diverse clientele, such as government-linked companies, multinational corporations, and private enterprises, across sectors like insurance, technology, media, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and manufacturing. Their expertise encompasses both domestic and cross-border transactions, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that align with their strategic objectives.
Energy, Environment & ESG
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Energy, Environment & ESG practice offers comprehensive legal services to clients navigating the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. The firm assists businesses in integrating sustainable practices into their operations, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations, and managing risks associated with green energy projects and environmental issues. Their team of multidisciplinary lawyers provides strategic advice on implementing ESG frameworks, resolving disputes related to renewable energy and waste disposal facilities, and staying abreast of policy changes and regulatory developments. By offering tailored solutions, they support clients in achieving their sustainability goals while maintaining economic viability.
Private Client
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Penang office offers comprehensive legal services in trust, probate, and administration, assisting clients with estate planning, will drafting, and the efficient administration of estates. The firm's experienced lawyers provide tailored solutions to ensure the protection and smooth transfer of clients' assets, addressing complex legal issues with precision and care.
