Focusing its practice on assisting employers across contentious and non-contentious issues, the team at Tay & Partners is regularly instructed by multinationals, financial institutions, and government agencies. Providing advice on collective agreements, wrongful dismissal, and occupational safety, the team also has significant experience in alternative dispute resolution. Leading the department, Leonard Yeoh  has substantial experience as a litigator at all levels of the Malaysian and Singaporean courts, as well as domestic and international arbitrations. Another key team member is Pua Jun Wen, who regularly advises and represents corporations, businesses, and individuals on various employment matters, as well as, representing clients before the courts.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Tay & Partners house a professional and dependable team.'
  • 'Leonard Yeoh is one of the best lawyers. Reliable, dependable, knowledgeable and sincere.'
  • 'Pua Jun Wen has been very responsive and meticulous.'
  • 'Leonard Yeoh is competent and sharp.'
  • 'The team is consistently reliable in terms of meeting schedules, consistency in meeting our expectations on their advice and guidance.'
  • 'Leonard Yeoh and Pua Jun Wen are outstanding.'

Key clients

  • Goodyear Malaysia Berhad
  • FGV Holdings Berhad
  • Cuckoo International (Mal) Sdn Bhd
  • Ooi Lay Khuan
  • Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd
  • PwC Malaysia
  • Amdocs, Inc

Work highlights

  • Advised Goodyear USA and Malaysia for the investigation by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection over unfair labour practices.
  • Advised FGV Group Berhad on the Withhold Release Order issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection against palm oil and palm oil products made by FGV and its subsidiaries and joint ventures.
  • Advised Country Garden on the Claimant’s representation for wrongful dismissal against the company.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leonard Yeoh

Other key lawyers

Pua Jun Wen