Intellectual Property
Malaysia
10 September 2025
The team at Gan Partnership specialises in employment and industrial relation disputes, assisting local and foreign corporations working across a variety of industries. Often representing clients at all levels of courts, the team’s capabilities include restrictive covenants, unfair dismissals, and employment contracts. Outside of the firm’s specialisation, it also offers assistance on non-contentious matters. Leading the practice is skilled litigator Gan Khong Aik.
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‘This team is very responsive and attentive. Their vast knowledge in their respected areas allow them to provide quality opinion within a short time.’
‘Gan Khong Aik has a lot of knowledge and experience in many areas of laws and regulations in Malaysia.’
Key clients
- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- Philip Morris Sdn. Bhd
- ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Inc.
- Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries
- Suez Capital Sdn. Bhd.
- Brazil Embassy
Work highlights
Defended the United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd in an unjust dismissal claim initiated by its employee who was dismissed due to misconduct.
Defended Schlumberger WTA (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in an unjust dismissal claim by its employee who was retrenched due to redundancy.
Defended Lendlease Projects (M) Sdn Bhd in an unjust dismissal claim by its employee who was dismissed for poor performance and failure to complete the performance review plan.
Practice head
Gan Khong Aik