Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Wong Keat Ching
Hall of fameZul Rafique & Partners
Wong Keat Ching is a Partner in the Employment & Industrial Relations, Litigation and the Legal Forensic Investigation & Compliance practice groups. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law (Hons) from the University of Nottingham and a Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP). She was admitted as Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1998. Keat Ching is an active litigator and has appeared at all levels of the Malaysian Courts, from the Industrial Court to the Federal Court. Apart from advising on cases involving workplace misconduct, sexual harassment, poor performance and fixed term contracts, Keat Ching also provides regular advice on corporate restructuring affecting employees, in particular M&A exercises, voluntary separation scheme (VSS), restructuring of senior management positions, establishment and closure of foreign companies in Malaysia as well as labour due diligence. Keat Ching has conducted legal forensic investigations on matters relating to mismanagement of project, abuse of power, and breach of fiduciary duties. She also advised on legal actions arising from such investigations.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Thavaselvi Pararajasingam
Zul Rafique & Partners
Thavaselvi Pararajasingam (“Selvi”) is a Partner of the Litigation and Employment & Industrial Relations practice groups. Selvi graduated from the University of London, UK, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in 1996, and obtained the Certificate in Legal Practice a year later. Selvi was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1998. Selvi’s practice focuses on employment law and industrial relations, both in the aspect of litigation and advisory work, as well as legal forensic investigation & compliance. She regularly advises on and represents clients in cases pertaining to unfair dismissal, including forced resignation and constructive dismissal, collective agreement disputes, as well as judicial review applications and appeal proceedings. She also advises on redundancy/retrenchment, change of ownership of business, and all other employment related issues. Selvi has more than 20 years of experience representing employers, employees, and trade unions, at all levels of the Malaysian court hierarchy in dealing with employment related cases. In addition to her litigation portfolio, Selvi also conducts seminars, training, and speaks at conferences on industrial relations and employment issues
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.