Established in 2015, Viknesh & Yap, Advocates & Solicitors, has evolved into an international law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal services. The firm's practice areas encompass corporate advisory, contracts and agreements, dispute resolution and civil litigation, employment and industrial relations, post-judgment recovery, and insolvency. The team comprises experienced and proactive lawyers dedicated to delivering quality and assured legal advice to clients.

The firm's leadership includes Managing Partner and Co-founder Viknesh Selvanathan, an accomplished litigator with extensive experience across all levels of the Malaysian courts. His expertise spans complex contract breaches and urgent court-sanctioned injunctions. Consultant Dato' Stephen Quah brings a wealth of experience in civil litigation, corporate compliance, and employment law, having practiced in both Singapore and Malaysia. Their combined leadership ensures the firm provides effective and dependable legal advice tailored to clients' needs.

Viknesh & Yap emphasizes a client-centric approach, focusing on understanding clients' needs and delivering quality results at cost-effective rates. The firm leverages modern resources and technology to maintain seamless communication, ensuring clients receive timely and conclusive solutions. Strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, the firm is well-positioned to serve a diverse clientele, including those seeking to establish businesses in China or welcoming Chinese investors to Malaysia through its China Legal Consultation Services.

About Viknesh & Yap, Advocates & Solicitors

Founded in 2015


Practice areas
Business
Civil & Human Rights
Consumer Rights
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Viknesh & Yap, Advocates & Solicitors, offers comprehensive legal services in the business sector, assisting clients with corporate advisory, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. Their expertise spans various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, construction, property development, security and surveillance, sports and fitness, oil and gas, information technology, e-commerce, startups, hotel and tourism, food and entertainment, banking and finance, and medical and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm's managing partner, Viknesh Selvanathan, specializes in corporate advisory, contracts and agreements, dispute resolution, civil litigation, employment and industrial relations, and post-judgment recovery and insolvency. Additionally, the firm provides China legal consultation services, guiding clients in establishing businesses in China and assisting Chinese investors in setting up operations in Malaysia.
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

Viknesh & Yap, Advocates & Solicitors, offers comprehensive legal services in civil and human rights law, focusing on dispute resolution and civil litigation. The firm's managing partner, Viknesh Selvanathan, is a highly experienced litigator who has appeared at all levels of the Courts of Malaya, handling complex breaches of contracts and obtaining urgent court-sanctioned injunctions. His thoughtful research and legal submissions have led to some cases being reported in legal journals as case studies. In addition to litigation, the firm provides advisory services on a retainer basis, assisting clients in drafting, vetting, and amending corporate and commercial contracts, including cross-border transactions. Viknesh also conducts legal workshops and presentations on various topics, such as contract and commercial laws, property law, and legal implications related to emerging technologies like IoT, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain.
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

Consumer Rights

Viknesh & Yap, Advocates & Solicitors, offers comprehensive legal services in consumer rights, focusing on protecting clients from unfair trade practices and ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws. Their expertise includes handling cases related to product liability, misleading advertisements, and breaches of consumer contracts. The firm provides strategic advice and representation to individuals and businesses, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently and uphold consumer interests.
Auto Dealer Fraud
Civil Litigation
Consumer Protection
Legal Malpractice
Professional Malpractice

Criminal Defense

Viknesh & Yap, Advocates & Solicitors, offers comprehensive criminal defense services, leveraging extensive litigation experience to represent clients across all levels of the Malaysian judiciary. The firm's managing partner, Viknesh Selvanathan, has appeared in various courts, including the Federal Court in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, handling complex cases such as timber disputes. This depth of experience enables the firm to provide effective advice and pragmatic solutions in criminal defense matters, ensuring clients receive thorough representation tailored to their specific legal challenges.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

Viknesh & Yap, Advocates & Solicitors, offers comprehensive legal services in Employment and Industrial Relations, leveraging the extensive litigation experience of Managing Partner and Co-founder Viknesh Selvanathan. The firm provides effective advice and pragmatic solutions to clients facing complex employment disputes, including breaches of contract and urgent court-sanctioned injunctions. Additionally, they offer advisory services on a retainer basis, assisting business partners in drafting, vetting, and amending employment-related contracts and agreements. Their commitment to thorough research and understanding of employment law intricacies ensures clients receive quality and assured legal advice tailored to their specific needs.
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

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