Adrienne Sena
Steven Thiru & Sudhar PartnershipHousing a team ‘highly skilled with a strong depth of knowledge and experience in labour and employment law’, Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership acts for clients in dismissal disputes and provides advice on the drafting of employment contracts, retrenchments, and closure of business. Jointly leading the practice is Steven Thiruneelakandan and Janice Anne Leo, who assist clients in drafting and implementing human resource and disciplinary-related policies. Adrienne Sena is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘We engage the best and STSP is without a doubt among the top employment and industrial relations law firm in Malaysia. The team is highly skilled with a strong depth of knowledge and experience in labour and employment law.’
‘Steven Thiruneelakandan is our trusted legal adviser. He is sharp and strategic, a brilliant lawyer.'
'Janice Anne Leo is always available, very knowledgeable and finds a pragmatic solution.'
'The team comprises professional labour lawyers who think outside the box.'
'Adrienne Sena is dependable, smart, and a pleasure to work with.’
'Janice Anne Leo is able to quickly grasp the demands and specifications of the business and caters her advice using a holistic approach in addressing issues.'
'Janice Anne Leo and her team have a robust understanding of this area of the law and were meticulous in understanding the needs of the business and issue at hand.'
Key clients
- Achi Jaya Plantations Sdn Bhd
- Agarcorp Sdn Bhd
- Maxis Berhad
- Sapura Secured Technologies Sdn Bhd
- Weatherford (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Work highlights
- Represented Sapura Secured Technologies Sdn Bhd, in an unfair dismissal case.
- Represented Affin Bank Berhad in an unfair dismissal case.
- Represented Institute Integrity Malaysia as counsel at the Court of Appeal, where the issues concern whether Institute Integrity Malaysia falls within the scope of Section 52 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Thiruneelakandan, Janice Anne Leo