OUR SERVICES
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
At Wong Partnership, we offer a comprehensive range of litigation and dispute resolution services, representing individuals, corporations, financial institutions and public-listed entities across diverse and complex matters.
The Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA 2001) establishes a broad and far-reaching framework of money laundering offences. These offences are increasingly invokedby the law enforcement authorities (e.g. the Police, Bank Negara Malaysia and the Malaysia Anti- Corruption Commission), whether as standalone charges or in conjunction with other alleged offences. The courts have clarified that the enforcement authorities are not strictly required to specify the predicate (original)offence and may, in certain circumstances, pursue actions even where the alleged conduct occurred entirely outside Malaysia. As a result, investigations and prosecutions under AMLATFPUAA 2001 have become increasingly expansive in scope.
In practice, this has led to situations where individuals and businesses, including those with no criminal intent, find themselves subject to serious investigation, asset freezing measures or forfeiture proceedings. Early legal intervention and strategic defence are therefore critical.
Amongst Our Services:
• Acting in matters involving suppression of terrorism financing offences
• Advising and acting in matters involving freezing, seizure and forfeiture of bank accounts, cash and negotiable instruments
• Advising on cross-border movements of cash and Bearer Negotiable Instruments(BNIs)
• Challenging freezing, seizure and forfeiture of alleged terrorist property
• Representation in investigations and prosecutions relating to money laundering offences
• Stratetegic defence in regulatory and enforcement proceedings under AMLATFPUAA 2001
We provide discreet, strategic and technically robust representation to safeguard our clients’ rights, assets and reputations in high-stakes regulatory and criminal proceedings.
Our Partners have extensive experience in banking and financial services litigation, acting for financial institutions, corporations and borrowers across a broad spectrum of disputes. Our work ranges from straightforward debt recovery and enforcement proceedings to complex syndicated loan disputes and multi-layered security enforcement actions. We regularly advise and represent banking, financial and securities institutions in both contentious and advisory matters, acting in claims brought by and against them. Our approach combines technical precision with commercial awareness, ensuring effective risk management and strategic resolution in high-value and time-sensitive matters
Amongst Our Services:
• Disputes and advisory work relating to traditional retail and corporate credit facilities, syndicated loans, Islamic financing, trade facilities, performance guarantees, and share margin financing
• Enforcement of securities, debentures, charges and guarantees
• Hire purchase and leasing disputes and advisory work
• International trade and finance disputes, including foreign exchange transactions, financial derivatives and bills of exchange
• Matters involving private debt securities
• Stockbroking and capital market disputes, including trading and margin account transactions
We understand the regulatory complexities and commercial sensitivities inherent in banking litigation. Our team is committed to delivering strategic, solution-oriented representation that safeguards our clients’ financial interests while preserving long-term commercial relationships where possible.
Our Partners have extensive experience in handling and defending criminal investigations and prosecutions involving commercial crime, financial crime and white-collar crime. We regularly advise and represent individuals, directors, senior management and corporations in high-stakes investigations before enforcement and regulatory authorities, as well as in criminal court proceedings.
Our practice covers a broad spectrum of offences, including financial services-related offences and complex corporate crime matters. We are experienced in acting in proceedings before investigating authorities and the courts, providing strategic representation from the earliest stages of investigation through to trial. We advise clients on potential corporate criminal liability and regulatory exposure.
Amongst Our Services:
• Acting for matters in relation to directors’ duties, governance failures and misconduct
• Advising in matters relating to bribery and corruption
• Advising in matters pertaining to financial and banking related offences and financial reporting breaches
• Advising in matters relating to fraud, forgery and false accounting
• Advising in matters pertaining to manipulation or misreporting of financial data by business leaders or senior executives
• Advising for matters relating to market abuse and insider dealing
• Advising for matters relating to regulatory non-compliance
• Representations in defending criminal breach of trust offences
We understand that commercial, financial and white-collar crime allegations carry serious legal, financial and reputational consequences. Our approach is strategic, discreet and commercially aware, focusing on early intervention, risk mitigation and robust defence to safeguard our clients’ liberty, assets and corporate standing.
Our practice covers all aspects of compulsory land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act 1960. We act for affected landowners, developers and interested parties throughout the acquisition process, from the initial notice stage to inquiry proceedings and court challenges.
We regularly appear before the Land Administrator in statutory inquiries, ensuring that our clients’ interests are fully presented and that fair and adequate compensation is properly assessed.
Our practice also includes conducting land reference proceedings before the High Court, including hearings with court-appointed assessors on issues relating to valuation and compensation. Where necessary, we initiate and pursue applications to set aside or judicially review decisions of the Land Administrator, particularly in cases involving procedural irregularities, abuse of power or disputes over public purpose.
Amongst Our Services:
• Acting in judicial review applications to challenge unlawful or procedurally defective acquisitions
• Advising developers and corporations on acquisition risk exposure and strategic responses
• Advising landowners and affected parties upon receipt of land acquisition notices
• Advising on valuation principles and compensation entitlements
• Conducting land reference proceedings before the courts
• Negotiating compensation settlements with relevant authorities
• Representing clients in statutory inquiries before the Land Administrator
We are committed to safeguarding property rights and ensuring that clients receive just compensation and due process under the law while navigating the legal and practical complexities of compulsory acquisition proceedings.
We regularly advise, strategise and represent clients in negotiating or managing complex corporate and commercial disputes, including boardroom tussles and high-stakes business litigation. We act in contentious corporate matters involving shareholders, directors and key stakeholders, particularly in disputes concerning control, governance and strategic direction of companies.
Our team has substantial experience in shareholder disputes, hostile takeovers, minority actions and enforcement of rights under shareholders’ agreements. We approach such matters with strategic precision, balancing legal remedies with commercial realities to protect our clients’ interests and long-term objectives.
Amongst Our Services:
• Acting in disputes arising from hostile takeovers and corporate control battles
• Advising and representing clients in insolvency-related proceedings and corporate restructuring disputes
• Advising on and enforcing rights under shareholders’ agreements
• Advising on minority shareholder protection and statutory remedies
• Claims involving breach of fiduciary duties
• Directors’ and Officers’ liability claims
• Initiating and defending proceedings involving shareholder oppression and mismanagement of company affairs
• Pre-emption rights and related remedies
• Representing clients in shareholders’ disputes
We understand that corporate disputes often involve significant financial exposure, reputational risk and operational disruption. Our role is to provide clear strategic direction, robust advocacy and commercially sound solutions to safeguard our clients’ positions while navigating complex governance and regulatory frameworks.
We advise and represent corporations in matters involving fraud, bribery and corruption, including exposure under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act), which imposes corporate liability for corrupt acts committed by associated persons.
We assist companies in mitigating the risk of corporate criminal liability by ensuring that robust governance and compliance frameworks are in place. In circumstances where investigations or prosecutions arise, we provide strategic and discreet defence representation to safeguard the organisation’s legal and reputational interests.
Amongst Our Services:
• Advising boards and senior management on corruption risk exposure and governance responsibilities
• Advising companies on compliance obligations under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act)
• Advising on crisis management and regulatory engagement with enforcement authorities
• Conducting internal risk assessments and compliance audits
• Preparing, reviewing and implementing adequate procedures and anti-corruption frameworks for companies to ensure proper protection and mitigate corporate liability
• Representing organisations or companies in investigations and prosecutions under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act)
We advise on lenders, borrowers, insolvency practitioners, directors and stakeholders on all aspects of corporate restructuring and insolvency. We provide strategic and commercially focused guidance to businesses and stakeholders across both contentious and non-contentious restructuring scenarios, ensuring practical solutions for the businesses during financially distressed situations or to assist the stakeholders seeking to protect their interests and to enforce their rights.
Our team advises on the structuring and implementation of debt restructuring schemes, offering legal support throughout intensive negotiations with creditors and assisting in the formulation and execution of comprehensive turnaround strategies.
We act in both domestic and cross-border matters, covering the full spectrum of insolvency and restructuring processes, and frequently collaborate with other experts to deliver integrated and effective solutions.
Amongst Our Services:
• Bankruptcy proceedings
• Compulsory and voluntary liquidations
• Corporate turnaround and restructuring advisory, negotiations and implementation
• Corporate Voluntary Arrangements (CVA) and Judicial Management proceedings
• Cross-border insolvency and debt restructuring
• Insolvency aspects of financial instruments and derivatives
• Insolvency-related appointments and advisory
• Private and court-appointed receiverships
• Scheme of Arrangement and corporate reconstructions
• Strategic advice to lenders, borrowers and directors
We understand that restructuring and insolvency matters are often time-sensitive and commercially critical. Our approach focuses on preserving enterprise value, protecting stakeholders’ interests, mitigating risk and achieving practical outcomes while navigating complex statutory and regulatory frameworks with clarity and precision.
At Wong Partnership, we offer robust and strategic legal representation across a broad spectrum of criminal matters. We provide strategic advice and act for individuals, directors, professionals and corporations facing criminal investigations, prosecutions, and regulatory enforcement actions. Our team is experienced in handling complex cases and high-stake matters, ranging from white-collar crimes, corporate fraud and corruption to more traditional criminal offenses such as theft, assault, charges under Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (POCA) and drug-related charges including charges under Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (DDA) and Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985.
We are committed to protecting our clients’ rights and ensuring fair treatment throughout the legal process. Our services include pre-charge advice, representation in court, plea negotiations and defense strategy development. We provide early intervention from the investigation stage through to trial and appeal, at the same time, we work closely with clients to analyse evidence, identify key issues and develop strong and results-driven defence strategies which are aimed at achieving favourable outcomes.
Whether representing clients at trial or negotiating settlements, our focus is always on delivering clear, practical advice and a strategic defense, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible outcome in challenging situations.
Amongst Our Services:
• Advisory to corporations and directors on criminal liability exposure
• Appeals against conviction and sentence
• Bail applications and remand proceedings
• Crisis management and reputational risk advisory
• Defence in criminal trials at all court levels
• Plea negotiations and mitigation
• Pre-charge advisory and risk assessment
• Representation during police and regulatory investigations
• Representation in regulatory enforcement proceedings
Whether defending clients at trial or negotiating resolutions, we are committed to delivering vigorous advocacy, strategic clarity and effective representation in the most challenging circumstances.
At Wong Partnership, we provide comprehensive legal advice and litigation services in relation to debt recovery and the enforcement of judgment debts. Our approach combines strategic negotiation, proactive risk assessment and where necessary, assertive court action to maximise the likelihood of recovering outstanding amounts efficiently and effectively.
We assist clients in pursuing debts both through out-of-court settlement attempts and formal legal proceedings, utilising all remedies available under Malaysian laws to protect and enforce their financial rights.
Amongst Our Services:
• Conducting background and asset searches on debtors
• Drafting and issuing Letters of Demand
• Enforcing judgment debts through garnishment, seizure, or other legal remedies
• Initiating or defending legal proceedings in courts
• Negotiating settlements with debtors to achieve timely resolution
• Providing strategic advice on debt recovery and enforcement options to minimise risk and maximise recovery
• Representing and advising clients in bankruptcy proceedings and corporate winding-up actions
Our team combines technical expertise with commercial awareness to ensure that each debt recovery matter is handled with efficiency, discretion and a focus on achieving practical results for our clients.
Our partners often advise employers on a full spectrum of employment and HR-related matters, helping clients navigate operational, legal and strategic issues that directly impact their businesses. We provide guidance on both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, representing corporations, multinationals, local and international banks and financial institutions, government agencies and local companies.
Our approach balances legal compliance with commercial practicality, ensuring that employment strategies align with business objectives while minimising risk. We also assist clients in managing internal and external communications related to employment matters, protecting both organisational interests and workforce relations.
Amongst Our Services:
• Advising on corporate restructuring and associated employment implications
• Advising on remuneration, workplace restructuring and reorganisation and labour-related matters
• Conducting internal investigations relating to unlawful termination, unfair dismissal, or misconduct claims
• Drafting, reviewing and updating employment contracts, manuals, handbooks and corporate policies for multinational and domestic companies
• Providing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to resolve employment and industrial relations disputes amicably, preserving strong employer-employee relationships
• Representing clients in employment-related litigation and proceedings before industrial courts and tribunals
At Wong Partnership, we provide comprehensive legal advisory and representation in all areas of insurance law and Takaful, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. Our practice spans life insurance, home Takaful and general insurance claims, including property damage, loss claims and non-motor claims
We advise clients on the interpretation and construction of policy wording, ensuring clarity and protecting our clients’ rights as well as optimising the outcome for all parties.
While interpreting complex policy wording, resolving disputes, or drafting innovative insurance products, we provide solutions tailored to your business needs by drafting cutting edge insurance and Takaful policies, tailored to meet evolving industry needs.
In addition, we provide guidance on regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters for insurers and Takaful operators, helping clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape effectively and keeping them ahead in a fast-evolving sector.
Amongst Our Services:
• Acting in disputes arising from property, loss and non-motor claims
• Advising on contentious and non-contentious life insurance, general insurance and Takaful claims
• Advising on regulatory compliance and insurance governance requirements
• Drafting and reviewing innovative and commercially viable insurance and Takaful policies
• Interpretation, construction and enforcement of insurance and Takaful policy wording
• Negotiation, mediation and litigation of high-value insurance disputes
• Strategic advice and representation in insurance and Takaful claims and disputes
Our team combines legal precision with practical and commercially-minded solutions that resolve disputes efficiently, protect our clients’ interests, mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance in the fast-evolving insurance sector.
At Wong Partnership, we provide strategic legal defence and regulatory advisory services in matters involving workplace safety and health offences. We act for employers, directors, developers and corporations facing investigations, prosecutions and regulatory scrutiny under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) and related legislation.
Workplace incidents can result in severe criminal liability, substantial fines, operational disruption and reputational damage. Our team offers proactive risk management advice and robust defence representation, guiding clients through investigations, enforcement actions and court proceedings with clarity and confidence.
We understand that safety-related allegations often arise in high-pressure environments, particularly in construction, manufacturing and industrial sectors. Our approach combines regulatory insight, litigation strength and commercial sensitivity to protect both corporate and personal interests.
Amongst Our Services:
• Acting in investigations relating to industrial, construction and environmental incidents
• Advising employers and directors on compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) and related regulatory frameworks
• Advising on sustainability initiatives and best practices to reduce physical, psychological and workplace-related harm
• Crisis management advisory following workplace incidents
• Defending corporations and directors in criminal prosecutions under occupational safety laws
• Providing strategic guidance on workplace safety governance and risk mitigation
• Representing clients in coroners’ inquiries involving workplace accidents and fatalities
Wong Partnership is committed to safeguarding our clients’ legal position while helping organisations strengthen their safety culture and regulatory compliance. In high-stakes enforcement scenarios, we deliver decisive, strategic and results-focused representation and to provide support to employers in ensuring a risk-free environment for work.
At Wong Partnership, we advise and defend corporations facing high-stakes product liability exposure, regulatory investigations and product recall crises. We act swiftly when product safety concerns arise, protecting our clients’ legal position, commercial continuity and brand reputation.
In today’s interconnected markets, product liability risks often extend beyond a single jurisdiction. Allegations of defects, contamination, safety failures or regulatory non-compliance can trigger multi-agency investigations, cross-border claims and reputational fallout. Our team provides strategic, coordinated defence and crisis management support to manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and multinational corporations operating across borders.
We are experienced in handling disputes involving automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer goods and industrial products, advising at every stage, from early risk assessment to regulatory engagement, civil claims defence and settlement strategy.
Particularly, we provide strategic legal representation in complex product liability disputes, acting for manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and stakeholders across the supply chain. We understand that product-related claims can expose businesses to significant financial liability, regulatory scrutiny and reputational risk.
Our team advises and defends clients in claims involving alleged defects, safety failures, misrepresentation and breach of statutory or contractual obligations. Product liability matters often require swift and coordinated legal response — particularly where public safety concerns, recalls or regulatory investigations are involved. We work closely with clients to assess risk exposure, manage crisis situations and develop robust defence strategies aimed at protecting both commercial interests and brand integrity.
Amongst Our Services:
• Advisory on cross-border product liability exposure and jurisdictional risk
• Advising on contractual indemnities, warranties and risk allocation structures
• Advising on manufacturer and distributor liability exposure
• Consumer protection advisory
• Coordinating multi-party disputes across supply chains
• Crisis advisory following product safety incidents
• Defence of product defect, negligence and strict liability claims
• Negotiation, mediation and litigation of product-related disputes
• Product liability risk management
• Regulatory defence and engagement with enforcement authorities
• Representation in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings
• Risk assessment and strategic advisory following product recalls
• Strategic management of product recalls, including regulatory engagement and risk mitigation
At Wong Partnership, we combine legal knowledge with commercial and industry insight to deliver decisive, results-oriented representation, protecting your business when product-related risks arise.
All in all, we work closely with corporate leadership, compliance teams and insurers to contain liability, minimise disruption and protect long-term business interests. When product safety issues escalate, we provide decisive legal strategy, crisis control and cross-border coordination, ensuring that risk is managed, exposure is contained and business resilience is preserved.
At Wong Partnership, we provide strategic representation in Public Law and Judicial Review matters, acting for corporations, developers, professionals and individuals challenging or defending decisions made by public authorities and regulatory bodies.
Governmental and statutory decisions can significantly impact business operations, licensing, land rights, regulatory approvals and commercial viability. Our team offers decisive legal strategy where administrative action is alleged to be unlawful, unreasonable, procedurally improper or in excess of jurisdiction.
Our public law practice covers all forms of administrative and constitutional law-related litigation, including judicial review proceedings, town and country planning, and constitutional issues as well as appearing before statutory tribunals and commissions.
We understand that Public Law disputes often involve urgent timelines, high commercial stakes and reputational sensitivity. Our approach combines strong constitutional and administrative law expertise with practical commercial insight, ensuring that our clients’ rights are protected while maintaining strategic clarity.
Amongst Our Services:
• Acting in matters involving land acquisition, planning and development approvals
• Advisory on the legality and validity of decisions made by public authorities and regulators
• Challenging ultra vires actions, procedural impropriety and abuse of power
• Constitutional law challenges involving fundamental liberties and statutory interpretation
• Initiating and defending Judicial Review proceedings in the High Court
• Strategic advisory on engagement with regulators and government bodies
Whether challenging regulatory overreach or defending administrative decisions, Wong Partnership delivers robust advocacy and commercially grounded solutions in complex Public Law disputes.
Our team represents developers, property owners, investors, financial institutions and corporations in high-value and complex real estate and property disputes. We understand that property-related conflicts can disrupt projects, affect asset value and create significant commercial risk. Our approach is strategic, commercially focused and results-driven.
Our team handles the full spectrum of contentious property matters, from contractual disputes in property transactions to high-stakes litigation involving land rights, development approvals and construction-related failures. We are experienced in navigating both court proceedings and specialist tribunals, ensuring that our clients’ proprietary and commercial interests are firmly protected.
Particularly, we handle real estate disputes including those related to contracts of sale, leases, tenancies and charges or mortgages. We also handle legal disputes including appearances before land tribunals. Property disputes range from boundary disputes, nuisance and trespass to the collapse of buildings, related fraud, negligence and breach in contract.
Amongst Our Services:
• Boundary disputes, easements and encroachment claims
• Disputes arising from contracts of sale and purchase of property
• Claims involving fraud, negligence and breach of contract in property transactions
• Lease and tenancy disputes, including termination and enforcement actions
• Litigation involving defective construction, structural failures and building collapse
• Mortgage, charge and security enforcement proceedings
• Nuisance and trespass claims
• Representation before land tribunals and statutory bodies
• Strategic advisory on risk management for property developments and investments
Whether acting in urgent injunction applications, complex land disputes or high-value commercial property litigation, Wong Partnership delivers decisive advocacy and practical solutions aimed at safeguarding assets and preserving long-term value.
At Wong Partnership, we provide strategic and robust representation in complex tax disputes and taxation law offences, acting for corporations, directors, high-net-worth individuals and professionals facing regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action.
Tax Disputes
Tax disputes often carry significant financial, reputational and operational consequences. Investigations by tax authorities can escalate quickly, from audits and investigations to additional assessments, penalties, prosecution or asset enforcement measures. Our team delivers decisive, technically sound and commercially grounded advice, protecting our clients’ interests at every stage of the dispute process.
We combine deep understanding of tax legislation and regulatory frameworks with strong advocacy experience in contentious proceedings, ensuring that risks are managed and exposure is effectively contained.
Amongst Our Services:
• Advising directors and officers on personal liability exposure
• Advising on tax audits, investigations and enforcement actions by tax authorities
• Advising on tax treatment of land acquisitions, property development and real estate activities
• Alternative dispute resolution and negotiated settlements with tax authorities
• Challenging additional assessments, penalties and surcharge impositions
• Defence of criminal prosecutions for tax evasion and related offences
• Disputes involving corporate tax and individual income tax
• Labuan business activity tax matters
• Judicial Review proceedings in respect of tax imposition by the authorities
• Managing cross-border tax dispute exposure and multi-jurisdictional coordination
• Negotiating settlements, payment arrangements and voluntary disclosure strategies
• Representing clients in civil tax appeals before tribunals and courts
• Sales tax, service tax, customs duties and other indirect taxes, including litigation before the Customs Appeal Tribunal
• Strategic advisory on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Tax advisory support for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations
• Tax structuring for capital markets instruments and transactions
We regularly advise individuals and companies on tax disputes with the authorities, the Inland Revenue Board and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and handle disputes relating to tax appeals at the Special Commissioner for Income Tax, High Court and Court of Appeal.
Whether resolving disputes through negotiation or defending clients in court or tribunals, we provide strategic representation aimed at minimising liability, protecting reputation and securing sustainable outcomes.
Taxation Law Offences – Criminal Defence
At Wong Partnership, we represent businesses and individuals facing criminal investigations and prosecution throughout Malaysia. We are uniquely positioned to help you minimise exposure, negotiate strategic resolutions or mount a full defence where prosecution is pursued.
Amongst Our Services:
• Defences against tax evasion charges
• Defence against tax fraud allegations
• Defence for failure to file tax returns with tax authorities
• Defence for failure to collect employment-related taxes
• Defence for failure to remit the collected taxes to tax authorities
• Defence against conspiracy, aiding and abetting tax violations
• Strategic advisory for directors and officers facing personal liability
Whether resolving disputes through negotiation, judicial review or litigation, we deliver decisive, technically rigorous and commercially focused representation aimed at reducing liability, protecting reputation and securing sustainable outcomes.