RDS Partnership (RDS) is a distinguished full-service commercial law firm in Malaysia, renowned for its comprehensive expertise across 22 practice areas. The firm's partners possess diverse experience and are consistently recognized by esteemed legal directories such as Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and Asian Legal Business. As a member of SCG Legal, a global network comprising 12,000 lawyers across over 60 countries, RDS offers clients access to extensive international legal resources and insights.

Established in 2020, RDS has rapidly expanded its team to include 18 partners and 37 lawyers, reflecting its commitment to growth and excellence. The firm has strategically enhanced its capabilities by welcoming seasoned professionals, including intellectual property expert Michael Soo, corporate finance specialist Wai Ming Yap, and employment law authority Rajeswari Karupiah. These additions bolster RDS's proficiency in areas such as intellectual property, corporate finance, fintech, and employment law, ensuring a robust and versatile legal service offering.

RDS is dedicated to delivering customized legal services tailored to the unique needs of each client. The firm emphasizes the integration of technology and innovation to optimize service delivery, nurtures young talent to foster a dynamic legal environment, and embraces diversity to cultivate a respectful workplace. This client-centric approach, combined with a commitment to integrity and excellence, positions RDS as a trusted legal partner for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes in Malaysia and beyond.

About RDS Partnership

Founded in 2020


Practice areas
Business
Civil & Human Rights
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

RDS Partnership's Business practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries. The firm's experienced practitioners provide strategic advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions, ensuring clients navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. By leveraging their deep understanding of market dynamics and regulatory frameworks, RDS Partnership assists clients in achieving their business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
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

RDS Partnership offers comprehensive legal services in civil and human rights, focusing on protecting individual freedoms and ensuring equal treatment under the law. Their experienced attorneys handle cases involving discrimination, unlawful detention, and violations of constitutional rights, providing strategic counsel and robust representation to clients seeking justice and redress.
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

Intellectual Property

RDS Partnership's Intellectual Property practice offers comprehensive services to protect and maximize clients' IP assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The firm provides strategic management to safeguard existing brands and innovations while ensuring new developments receive necessary protection against infringement. Their approach encompasses advisory services, litigation, and enforcement actions, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. The team is led by experienced professionals, including Michael Soo, a barrister with over 40 years of exclusive practice in IP law, who has appeared as lead counsel in numerous infringement and passing-off actions before Malaysia's High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

RDS Partnership offers comprehensive legal services in civil and commercial disputes, representing multinational corporations, local organizations, and government-linked entities across diverse industries such as energy, manufacturing, property development, and infrastructure. The firm's approach is tailored to each case, combining deep legal knowledge with strategic insight to manage risks and achieve outcomes aligned with clients' business objectives. Their expertise encompasses areas including land acquisition, defamation, debt recovery, judicial review, trusts, administrative law, contractual disputes, directors’ duties, partnership and shareholder disputes, banking litigation, and gaming law. With a team of highly regarded trial lawyers, RDS Partnership is committed to delivering effective solutions through negotiation, courtroom advocacy, or international arbitration.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Media, Technology and Telecoms

RDS Partnership's Media, Technology, and Telecoms practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the dynamic needs of clients in these rapidly evolving sectors. The firm provides strategic advice on regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and commercial transactions, ensuring clients effectively navigate complex legal landscapes. By leveraging deep industry knowledge and a commitment to innovation, RDS Partnership supports clients in achieving their business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law

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