CHAPTER 2 · PRACTICE AREAS

Nine case files. One team.

Since 1976 we have advised banks, companies, public bodies, families and individuals across Sabah. Here are the areas we handle, and the partners who lead them.

CASE FILE 01 Led by: Datuk Roland Chin, Chin Tai Kong, Datuk Roger Chin, Lim Eong Puay, Datuk Seri Panglima Raymond Tan

Corporate & commercial

We advise companies of every size, from family businesses to multinationals, on how they are set up, how they trade and how they grow.

“Before you sign, let’s read it together.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Corporate law and company matters
  • Commercial contracts
  • Securities
  • Franchising and distribution
  • Retail
  • Gaming law
CASE FILE 02 Led by: Datuk Roland Chin, Chin Tai Kong, Lim Eong Puay, Chen Ket Chuin

Banking, finance & insolvency

We act for financial institutions and borrowers on lending, security and recovery, and advise on insurance and insolvency.

“Every document in its proper place.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Banking and finance
  • Loan and security documentation
  • Insurance law
  • Insolvency
CASE FILE 03 Led by: Lim Eong Puay, Chen Ket Chuin, Datuk Roland Chin

Property & conveyancing

Buying, selling or charging property in Sabah has its own rules. We handle the transaction from the first offer to registration.

“From the first offer to the final title.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Conveyancing
  • Property and land law
  • Equity and trusts
  • Restitution
CASE FILE 04 Led by: Datuk Roger Chin, Lim Eong Puay, Chen Ket Chuin

Litigation & dispute resolution

We look first for a sensible resolution and are ready to go to court when that is what protects you. Our partners include an empanelled arbitrator, accredited mediator and CIPAA adjudicator.

“First, what outcome do you need?”

WE HELP WITH

  • Civil litigation
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Construction law and CIPAA adjudication
  • Personal injury and negligence
  • Alternative dispute resolution
CASE FILE 05 Led by: Datuk Seri Panglima Raymond Tan, Datuk Roger Chin, Lim Eong Puay, Chen Ket Chuin

Employment & industrial

We advise employers and individuals on employment terms, workplace disputes and industrial relations, including immigration matters.

“Fair to the team, right for the business.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Employment law
  • Industrial and labour law
  • Immigration law
CASE FILE 06 Led by: Datuk Roger Chin

Intellectual property & technology

Brands, inventions and designs are valuable assets. Our IP practice includes a registered patent, trademark and industrial design agent.

“Your ideas deserve protection.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Trademarks, patents and industrial designs
  • Information technology
  • E-law
CASE FILE 07 Led by: Datuk Seri Panglima Raymond Tan, Datuk Roger Chin

Public & constitutional law

We advise on public policy, government relations and constitutional and administrative law, drawing on our partners’ and consultant’s long experience in government and law reform.

“Clear advice on how public decisions are made.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Public policy and government relations
  • Constitutional law
  • Administrative law
CASE FILE 08 Led by: Datuk Roland Chin, Datuk Roger Chin, Lim Eong Puay

Family & private client

Family matters call for discretion and care. We help with family law, wills and the administration of estates.

“We’ll take this one step at a time.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Family law
  • Wills and probate
  • Estate administration
  • Trusts
  • Syari’e law
CASE FILE 09 Led by: Datuk Roland Chin, Datuk Roger Chin

Admiralty & shipping

For a state built on its coastline and ports, we advise on admiralty, maritime and shipping matters.

“Steady counsel, whatever the weather.”

WE HELP WITH

  • Admiralty and maritime law
  • Shipping law
NOTARIAL & OATHS SERVICES

Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths

Notary Public

Notarisation and certification of documents and signatures, including documents for use overseas.

Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan offices

Commissioner for Oaths

Statutory declarations, affidavits and the attestation of documents for use in Malaysia.

Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan offices

Please bring your identity card or passport.

Not sure which file your matter belongs in?

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