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Irwin Lo

Irwin Lo
Irwin is a barrister of Middle Temple, United Kingdom in 2004 and was admitted to practice in Malaysia as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2006. His passion is in the practice of dispute resolution, which includes counselling clients on their legal conflicts and issues, strategising on the best possible resolution of a legal dispute, and advocating his clients’ case in court. His litigation skills and competence have continued to result in engagements for trial and appellate court work at all tiers of the Malaysian Courts from a diverse range of clientele from the co...
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Teh Guat Hong

Teh Guat Hong
Guat Hong was admitted to practice in Malaysia in 2006. She graduated with a First Class Honours in law from the University of London and was the recipient of the Tun Hamid Omar Foundation prize for graduating top of her class in the Certificate of Legal Practice examinations. She subsequently continued her studies at Cambridge University as a Shell-Cambridge Centenary scholar where she obtained her Master in Law, specialising in Corporate and Commercial law. In addition to degrees in law, she holds a postgraduate degree in biosafety in plant biotechnology from the University of Ghent, Belgium...
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10 Frequently Asked Questions For Employers And Employees During The Movement Control Order

10 Frequently Asked Questions For Employers And Employees During The Movement Control Order
[su_row] [su_column]In the wake of Malaysia’s first ever Movement Control Order effective 18-31 March 2020 ("Control Period") to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we address below 10 frequently asked questions by employers and employees in Malaysia during this time of uncertainty. Q1: Can my employer choose not to close during the Control Period? A1: Closure of business premises throughout Malaysia is a must, except for those providing essential services. [/su_column] [su_column] For further information, please contact: Teh Guat Hong Partner guathong.teh@lochambers.com Viv...
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Letter From A Lawyer

Letter From A Lawyer
You’ve Received a Letter from a Lawyer. Now What? Your first reaction might be panic. Your second reaction might be to put the letter aside and hope it somehow disappears. Unfortunately, legal problems don't work that way. Ignoring a lawyer's letter is a bit like ignoring a toothache. It may not hurt too much today, but if left unattended, it can become significantly more painful—and considerably more expensive. First Things First: Read the Letter Before jumping to conclusions, read the letter carefully. Ask yourself: What is it about? Who sent it? What is being alleged? ...
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Small Claims

Small Claims
'Small Claims' is heard in a Magistrate Court where both the plaintiff and defendant will NOT be represented by lawyers (except where the defendant is required by law to be represented by an authorized person). What this means is both the plaintiff and defendant will have to 'fight' their case on their own. There are only 2 criteria to initiate a claim in the small claims court:- a) Claim below RM5,000; and b) Plaintiff is an individual (not an agent or assignee of someone else’s debts). The proceedings in a small claims court is governed by Order 93 of the Rules of Court 2012 ("ROC"...
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Road Accidents, It Could Ruin Your Day

Road Accidents, It Could Ruin Your Day
Road Accidents: They Can Ruin Your Day—Don't Let Them Ruin Your Rights Nobody enjoys being involved in a road accident. Watching one from a safe distance may satisfy our curiosity, but being the person standing beside a damaged vehicle on a busy road is an entirely different experience. In the confusion that follows an accident, many people simply do not know what to do next. Unfortunately, making the wrong decision—or failing to act altogether—can affect your insurance claim and your legal rights. If you are involved in a road accident in Malaysia, here are the practical steps...
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