Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership handles unfair dismissal claims, often involving allegations of misconduct, for its portfolio of clients, including employer defendants and employee claimants. ‘Knowledgeable’ Janice Anne Leo, who advises on contentious employment and labour issues at the Industrial Court, High Court and Appellate Courts, jointly leads the team alongside ’sharp and strategic’ Steven Thiruneelakandan.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team understands the nature of our business, as well as its complexity. Therefore, the advice, recommendations or views given are more appropriate and relevant, taking into consideration all aspects of the business.'
- 'Ilyssa Jace was very helpful and competent. She asked the right questions and managed the documents accordingly for the court and trials.'
- 'STSP is without a doubt among the top employment and industrial relations law firms in Malaysia. The team is highly skilled with a strong depth of knowledge and experience in labour and employment law.'
- 'The team is well-versed in the law and pleasant to work with. They are always pragmatic and solution-oriented with a lot of understanding for clients’ concerns.'
- 'The team gives practical advice on complicated issues. Overall, it is prompt, responsive and able to deliver good quality work in a timely fashion.'
- 'Steven Thiruneelakandan is our trusted legal adviser - sharp and strategic, a brilliant lawyer.'
- 'Janice Anne Leo is always available, very knowledgeable and finds pragmatic solutions.'
Key clients
- Achi Jaya Plantations Sdn Bhd
- Bank Negara Malaysia
- Agarcorp Sdn Bhd
- Maxis Berhad
- Sapura Secured Technologies Sdn Bhd
- Weatherford (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Sapura Thales Electronics Sdn Bhd
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd
- Agrifood Resources Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Affin Bank Berhad
- Malayan Banking Berhad
- British International School Kuala Lumpur
- Dagang NeXchange Berhad
- WWF Malaysia
- British American Tobacco
Work highlights
- Represented Agarcorp Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal representation at the Kuala Lumpur Industrial Court.
- Represents Affin Bank Berhad in an unfair dismissal representation at the Kuala Lumpur Industrial Court.
- Represents British American Tobacco in an unfair dismissal claim filed by an employee who was retrenched from the Company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Janice Anne Leo, Steven Thiruneelakandan