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OUR CAPABILITIES



Our lawyers and our consultants have experience in many legal matters, and in particular in providing clients with legal advice in:



What we do



01



CRIMINAL LAW



~ "white collar" offences.

~ drug possession.

~ drug trafficking.

~ motor vehicle offences.

~ larceny/ fraud charges.

~ assault.

~ theft.

~ all serious offences.



02



AVIATION LAW



ranging from:

~ acquisitions: manufacturer purchase contracts (new aircraft/ engines) and used aircraft sale and purchase (with extensive re-fleeting experience for both airlines and financiers.

~ liaison between client and the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) on Certification and technical matters, management, environmental and operational issues.

~ drafting service agreements for crew, engineers and pilots.

~ drafting maintenance agreement, consignment, sale and purchase agreement.



03



CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS



~ drafting commercial agreements.

~ sale of business agreements.

~ partnership agreements.

~ partnership disputes and corporate disputes.

~ shareholder agreements.

~ regulatory and compliance matters, franchise agreements law.



04



LITIGATION



~ injunction and declarations.

~ debt collection.

~ debt defence.

~ company liquidation.

~ bankruptcy.

~ commercial matters.

~ employment law disputes.

~ property disputes.

~ contract matters.

~ building disputes.

~ partnership matters.

~ shareholder disputes.

~ commercial lease disputes.

~ retail lease matters.

~ wills and estate disputes.

~ insurance matters.

~ internet provider disputes.

~ traffic infringements.

~ police matters.

~ family law

~ criminal matters including drug possession and trafficking, assault, fraud, theft.

~ defamation matters.



05



TECHNOLOGY LAW



ranging from telecommunication carrier licensing to software agreements, to domain name disputes and cross-border outsourcing agreements as well as:

~ regulation.

~ transaction.

~ disputes.

~ equipment suppliers.

~ service providers.

~ government and public Telecom Operators.



06



OIL AND GAS



~ advisory services and negotiation of matters related to the exploration, development and operation of oil and gas properties, including concession, drilling, development, production-sharing, joint-venture and operating agreements, as well as agreements for purchase, sale or exchange of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products.

~ negotiation and preparations of agreements relating to the development, construction and operation of pipelines, gas processing plants, refineries and petrochemical facilities. Selection, structuring, negotiation, documentation, creation and administration of business entities for energy ventures, including joint ventures, partnerships, limited liability companies and other joint-ownership or joint-participation arrangements.

~ advisory services and negotiations on agreements and with foreign governments and foreign government entities for the exploration, development and operation of oil and gas properties, including the development, construction and operation of pipelines, petrochemical facilities and other energy-related projects.



07



IMMIGRATION LAW



We provide our clients with advice and representation in relation to all classes of visa including:

~ business owner/ investor visas.

~ skilled visas.

~ sponsored employee visas.

~ expatriate visas.

~ MMH2 visas.

~ student visas.

~ permanent residence.

~ humanitarian and refugee visas.

~ immigration litigation.



08



INTERNATIONAL & TRADE LAW



~ dumping, countervailing duties, safeguards and other national trade remedies.

~ the application of WTO agreements.

~ WTO dispute settlements.

~ the application of ASEAN and other regional agreements.

~ export controls and sanctions.

~ customs law and regulation.

~ regulatory issues affecting corporate transactions.

~ advisory and policy services to both private sector and government.



09



PROPERTY LAW



(buying and selling of real estate)

~ assistance with the arranging of finance, if necessary.

~ examining and exchanging the contract of sale.

~ arranging payment and stamp duties.

~ preparing and examining the loan documentation.

~ refinancing of loans.

~ checking if there are outstanding arrears or land tax obligations.

~ finding out if any government authority has a vested interest in the land or if any planned development could effect the property.

~ calculating adjustments for council and water rates for the property settlement,

~ overseeing the change of title.

~ completing any final checks prior to settlement.

~ attending settlement.

~ drafting tenancy agreements (commercial, residential, industrial and retail).

~ transferring of leases.




10



WILLS AND PROBATE



~ drafting of wills, and powers of attorney.

~ preparing wills.

~ handling the estates of people who die without a will - intestate estates.

~ estate planning.

~ applying for letters of administration.

~ probate litigation.

~ contested wills.

~ lodging caveats.

~ powers of attorney.

~ appointment of enduring guardian.

~ testamentary trusts.



11



PERSONAL INJURY LAW



~ claims for personal injury or death arising from a motor vehicle. motor cycle or bus accident.



12



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY



matters such as:

~ Internet contracts.

~ Disputes.

~ E-security issues Voice over Internet Protocol (VolP).

~ Spam.

~ Confidential Information.

~ Website agreements.

~ Privacy policies.

~ Wireless infrastructure deployments.

~ Carrier licence applications.

~ Domain name complaints.

~ Copyright, design, trademark and patent law.

~ Passing Off.

~ We also provide trademark registration services including prosecution of trademark disputes at the administrative and court levels.



13



ENTERTAINMENT LAW



We deliver our clients experienced counsel necessary for success in the global multimedia entertainment industry.

With a particular focus on legal issues implicated by the intersection of entertainment and technology our Entertainment Law Practice provides legal services to the music, motion picture, sports, television, new media and live performance industries.

Our team of consultants have assisted a broad range of professionals in the entertainment industry including:

~ Music Industry.

~ Motion Picture & Television Industry.



14



SPORTS LAW



Our sports law practice provides counsel and representation in a broad range of legal issues in the sports world. We assist athletes, agents, event producers and venues, sports teams and organizations, health clubs and specialized training and fitness providers, sports and fitness equipment manufacturers, and all parties involved in the use of sports and athletes in the marketing of products and services. We provide counsel on issues arising in the context of collegiate, professional and international competition and representation in the contract negotiations of athletes and coaches. We provide representation to assist athletes, agents, event producers and product/services marketers in the negotiation and drafting of sponsorship and endorsement agreements.

Our services include:

~ Athlete and Coach Representation.

~ Event Producers/Promoters.

~ Health Club and Fitness Industry.

~ Sports Equipment Manufacturers and Distributors.

~ Home Video Game Developers and Distributors.



15



BUSINESS DEVEL0PMENT AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES



We assist foreign corporations to commence business in Malaysia.
Our services include:
~ Incorporation of company.
~ Apply and obtain licenses and/or permits from government authorities.
~ Advisory services on incentive programs offered by Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MlDA) the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KETTHA) and funding, capability and development programs offered by the MSC.
~ Oversee the application process with MlDA, KETTHA and MSC.
~ Liaise with the Immigration Department for the application and approval of work permits for expatriate employees.
~ Introduction to local companies and suppliers to enable sourcing products and services locally.
~ Introduction to local real estate brokers throughout Malaysia.




M-2-20 (1st floor), Plaza Damas 60,
Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50480
Tel: +603-6203-2811 / 2812
Fax: +603-6203-2810



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