Advising on the full cycle of employment matters, Wong & Partners assists clients, such as multinational and publicly listed companies, across contentious and non-contentious matters such as unfair dismissal, misappropriation, and misuse of confidential information. Leading the team is Trishelea Ann Sandosam, who assists clients across the spectrum of employment issues on both contentious and non-contentious employment and industrial relations work. Also leading the team is Eddie Chuah, who has experience in litigation arising from matters relating to industrial relations disputes, compliance issues, and fraud by employees. Notably, Chauh also works on judicial reviews. Brian Chia retired in January 2024.

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  • ‘Trishelea Ann Sandosam and her team have been an amazing outside engagement for us in Malaysia. They are always available and have come through for us on an urgent basis on several occasions.’
  • ‘Trishelea Ann Sandosam's approachable nature and always being available is a quality appreciated especially when we have urgent matters.’

  • ‘The Wong & Partners team has a unique reputation for being extremely responsive, a young and dynamic bunch.’

  • ‘Eddie Chuah is always helpful round the clock in answering all questions, and his cross-department diverse knowledge and competency make him the right go-to person within his firm.’

Key clients

  • Brainlab AG & Brainlab Ltd (Hong Kong)
  • Dyson Technology Limited; Dyson Limited; Dyson Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
  • LEGO Trading (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • Nike Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • Unisys (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
  • Centek Limited

Work highlights

  • Represented Brainlab AG and Brainlab Ltd (Hong Kong), in a claim against six defendants for conspiracy to injury, breach of fiduciary duties by former employees, and unlawful interference with trade.
  • Advised Dyson in challenging the jurisdiction of the English High Court in respect of a claim brought by former employees of ATA IMS Berhad concerning allegations of forced labour.
  • Representing LEGO Trading (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in an ongoing matter against an ex-employee, including instituting a suit for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, and unlawful interference to the client’s trade and business.

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Trishelea Ann Sandosam, Eddie Chuah