Labour and employment

Christopher & Lee Ong

Christopher & Lee Ong has notable strength in a wide range of contentious matters, from poor performance, unfair dismissal, to constructive dismissal, often representing clients in court or mediation. Often acting for start-up businesses, multinational corporations, and government-linked companies, the practice is also noted for its advisory offering. Jointly leading the practice is Yau Yee Ming, who has extensive experience advising clients on retrenchments, restructuring, and overseeing winding-up procedures, while Kelvin Kho advises on labour contracts, handbooks, and regulatory compliance. Another a key member of the team, Rubini Murugesan is regularly called upon to represent and advise local and international companies in matters of termination, constructive dismissal, and misconduct.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is accessible, highly knowledgeable and pragmatic in their approach to resolving matters.’
‘Kelvin Kho and other members of the team exhibit extensive expertise in employment law, consistently providing precise advice tailored to our needs. They adeptly highlight key concerns, offer effective risk mitigation strategies, and outline clear steps for moving forward.’
‘Kelvin Kho consistently demonstrates exceptional efficiency and delivers work of the highest quality. He is always punctual with deadlines and goes above and beyond to make himself available for consultancy. His dedication to excellence is truly commendable.’

Key clients

Procter & Gamble International Operations and Procter & Gamble Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Parker Hannifin Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd
Parker Hannifin Sdn Bhd
AEM Microtronics Sdn Bhd
Carrier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
WebHelp Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

Advised Procter & Gamble on the separation of employment of the employee in Singapore and Malaysia.
Represented Parker Hannifin Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd in defending an unfair dismissal case.