Practical, plain-English commentary on the laws that shape your business and your life — written by our lawyers across every practice area.
Not every invention belongs in a patent. We compare patents and trade secrets so you can protect your innovation the smart way.
Peter Desmond Wee
9 February 2024
Shape, pattern, configuration — the visual appeal of a product can be a registered right. Here is what industrial design protection covers in Malaysia.
Gan Li Li
22 January 2024
From social media to software, copyright protects original work automatically — but enforcing it online takes strategy. Here is what every creator should know.
Ting Fui Boon
5 December 2023
A good contract is not about distrust — it is about clarity. These seven clauses prevent the disputes that derail commercial relationships.
Gan Li Li
2 April 2024
When a business succeeds — or struggles — shareholders can fall out fast. A well-drafted agreement is the cheapest insurance a company can buy.
Phua Jin Key
1 March 2024
You are buying the liabilities as well as the assets. Disciplined legal due diligence is what turns a risky acquisition into a confident one.
Phua Jin Key
15 January 2024
From offer to keys, a property purchase passes through several legal stages. Here is what to expect — and where buyers most often get caught out.
Peter Desmond Wee
20 February 2024
When a developer delivers your home late, the law gives you a remedy. Here is how liquidated damages work under Malaysia's housing development regime.
Ting Fui Boon
10 November 2023
A clear plan spares your family cost, delay and conflict. Here is how wills, trusts and the probate process fit together in Malaysia.
Gan Li Li
18 October 2023
Divorce is difficult enough without legal uncertainty. Here is a clear overview of the process, and how custody and maintenance are decided.
Phua Jin Key
12 September 2023