RYCO Law Firm is a Sabah-based legal practice established in 2015 that provides focused representation in bankruptcy, family law, real estate and trial litigation, together with corporate advisory and commercial contract work. The firm handles bankruptcy and winding-up matters, general debt recovery, property transactions including matters governed by Sabah land laws, and related dispute-resolution work, drawing on a multidisciplinary team to manage both transactional and courtroom matters.
The firm has developed a reputation for serving both individual clients and regional corporations, with a client roster that includes local and international companies such as Teck Guan Group and Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, and public testimonials that highlight practical, personalised service from its partners. RYCO’s growth since its founding reflects repeat and referral business from corporate and private clients seeking experienced counsel in complex commercial, family and real estate matters.
RYCO’s client-service approach is built on the stated principles of accessibility, fairness and honesty, offering initial consultations and a commitment to high standards of professionalism and integrity. The firm describes proactive engagement with nonprofit and governmental organisations to broaden access to legal information and positions its team of dedicated advocates, led by its managing partner and partners, to deliver practical, results-oriented representation tailored to each client’s objectives.
About RYCO Law Firm
Founded in 2015
Practice areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family
Real Estate
Accidents & Injuries
Banking & Finance
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Private Client
Languages spoken
English
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Practice areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
RYCO Law Firm's Bankruptcy and Debt practice handles general debt recovery, bankruptcy and corporate winding-up matters, representing clients in debt-recovery actions, bankruptcy proceedings and winding-up applications while addressing related commercial and civil litigation; partner Ze Hao is specifically noted for assisting clients with general debt recovery, bankruptcy actions and winding-up matters.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor
Lawsuits & Disputes
RYCO Law Firm provides focused representation in lawsuits and disputes across civil, commercial and corporate matters, handling contested litigation and dispute resolution in areas including general debt recovery, bankruptcy and corporate winding-up, banking and financial litigation, commercial contract and contractual disputes, land and property matters under Sabah land laws, shareholders, directors and partnership disputes, employment and family disputes, and probate and estate conflicts; the team represents clients in court proceedings and enforcement and recovery actions while pursuing negotiated resolutions through out-of-court negotiation, court-assisted mediation and accredited mediation services, delivering strategic case management and litigation planning tailored to client objectives.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Family
RYCO Law Firm handles family law matters, including family disputes and divorce, offering focused legal advice, negotiation and representation in mediation and court proceedings to protect clients' rights and pursue practical, timely resolutions tailored to each case.
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
Real Estate
The real estate practice at RYCO Law Firm concentrates on property transactions and Sabah land laws, handling land and building issues, tenancy matters, and related transactional and dispute work; the team advises clients on compliance with local land regulations, conducts property-related legal assessments, and coordinates legal solutions where property interests intersect with corporate, banking and financial matters to protect clients' commercial and title interests.
Commercial Real Estate
Conveyancing
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Accidents & Injuries
RYCO Law Firm handles personal accident and injury claims by combining experienced advocacy with mediation and negotiation to pursue timely settlements or court resolution when required; Advocate Charleen Chu Xiao Wei is an accredited mediator at the principal level and concentrates on personal accident matters, with a reported record of 100 percent settlement outcomes achieved through out-of-court negotiations and court-assisted mediations.
Banking & Finance
The Banking & Finance practice at RYCO Law Firm advises and represents banks, financial institutions, corporate borrowers and creditors in transactional and contentious matters, including loan and project-financing documentation, security creation and enforcement, general debt recovery, banking and financial litigation, corporate restructuring, receivership and liquidation, bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings, and related regulatory matters; the team drafts and negotiates finance agreements, pursues and defends enforcement actions and recoveries, manages insolvency and restructuring processes, and litigates or settles disputes to protect clients financial interests.
Business
RYCO Law Firm specialises in business law, offering corporate advisory and transactional services, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and acting on general debt recovery, bankruptcy and corporate winding-up matters; the firm advises on start-ups and venture-funding arrangements, project financing, corporate restructuring and schemes of arrangement, and handles shareholder, director and partnership disputes as well as banking and financial litigation. The team represents creditors and corporate clients in insolvency and winding-up proceedings, assists with the appointment and management of receivers or liquidators, and provides practical, litigation-ready advice to protect commercial interests and optimise outcomes in both court proceedings and negotiated settlements.
Corporate & Commercial
RYCO Law Firm provides focused corporate and commercial legal services covering corporate advisory and commercial contracts, with expertise in start-ups and venture fund arrangements, project management and financing, corporate restructuring, winding-up actions and schemes of arrangement, and the appointment and management of receivers and liquidators; the practice also handles shareholder, director and partnership disputes, banking and financial litigation, and general contractual disputes.
Employment & Labor
RYCO Law Firm advises and represents clients in employment disputes and employment-related legal matters, applying its dispute-resolution expertise to provide practical legal advice, negotiate settlements and represent clients in workplace proceedings.
Private Client
RYCO Law Firm advises private clients on wills and trusts, probate and estate administration, and related property and family matters, drafting and reviewing testamentary instruments, guiding executors and administrators through probate procedures, coordinating estate asset transfers and property transactions under Sabah land law, and representing beneficiaries and families in disputes to protect clients interests and ensure orderly succession.
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