Peter Ong & Nair, established in 2020 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a dynamic law firm renowned for its cross-border legal expertise. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including corporate and commercial law, criminal defense, estate planning, family law, and litigation. Notably, it has developed specialized proficiency in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and technology law, climate law, and data privacy, enabling clients to navigate complex legal landscapes across Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The firm's partners bring a wealth of international experience and qualifications. Peter Ong Lip Cheng, a Barrister-at-Law of England and Wales, has secured over 70 acquittals in criminal defense and holds fellowships with both the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Managing Partner Shamila Nair, admitted to the Malaysian Bar, co-founded the firm to bridge legal services between Malaysia and Singapore, emphasizing a globalized legal practice. Their combined expertise ensures clients receive innovative and commercially sound legal solutions.

Peter Ong & Nair is committed to client-centric service, operating with nearly 100% digital workflows to offer flexible and efficient legal support. This modern approach fosters creative problem-solving and interdisciplinary teamwork, allowing the firm to effectively manage complex legal scenarios. The firm's dedication to excellence has been recognized with nominations for Rising Law Firm of the Year 2025 and Woman Lawyer of the Year 2024 at the Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards, reflecting its growing reputation in the legal community.

About Peter Ong & Nair

Founded in 2020


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Peter Ong & Nair offers comprehensive criminal defense services, leveraging over 40 years of combined post-qualification experience to represent clients facing a wide range of charges. With a track record of over 80 acquittals, the firm demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting clients' rights and achieving favorable outcomes. Their extensive network of strategic partners across 24 countries enables them to handle complex, cross-border criminal cases effectively. The firm's client-centric approach ensures personalized legal strategies tailored to each individual's circumstances, aiming to minimize the impact of criminal charges on clients' lives.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

Peter Ong & Nair offers comprehensive family law services, assisting clients with matters such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Their team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances, ensuring informed decision-making throughout the legal process. With a focus on achieving amicable resolutions, they also offer mediation services to facilitate cooperative outcomes. Their commitment to compassionate and effective representation aims to protect clients' rights and promote their best interests during challenging times.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Peter Ong & Nair offers comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting clients with matters such as employment contracts, workplace policies, and compliance with labor regulations. Their expertise includes advising on employee rights, dispute resolution, and ensuring adherence to both local and international labor standards. The firm provides strategic guidance to employers and employees, aiming to foster fair and legally compliant workplace environments.
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

Peter Ong & Nair offers comprehensive intellectual property services, assisting clients with trademark registration, prosecution, and defense against infringement and passing off claims. The firm also handles copyright infringement cases and advises on information technology and e-commerce transactions. Notably, they have represented a listed construction and civil engineering company in multiple disputes involving breach of confidential information and copyright infringement, successfully enabling the company to retain its intellectual property. Additionally, they have acted for a listed construction company in a multi-jurisdictional trademark infringement dispute spanning over 30 countries.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Peter Ong & Nair offers comprehensive dispute resolution services, guiding clients through litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration for both local and cross-border conflicts. Their expertise includes representing clients at all court levels, managing arbitration proceedings under AIAC and SIAC rules, and facilitating amicable settlements through structured mediation. The firm also provides conflict risk assessments to preempt potential disputes, coordinates with expert witnesses to strengthen cases, and ensures compliance with regulatory bodies. Additionally, they assist in enforcing settlements and arbitration awards, including the enforcement of foreign judgments.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

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