Publications & Updates

Whether a judge may direct another lawyer from the same firm to appear in court in the absence of the principal counsel is a professionally sensitive and legally challenging issue. It stands at the intersection of the court’s natural jurisdiction to regulate its own operation and the professional duties and independence of the advocate towards […]

Urban renewal has become an increasingly important policy agenda in Malaysia as the nation grapples with the challenges of aging buildings, abandoned projects, and declining urban spaces. The Urban Renewal Bill 2025, tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on 21 August 2025, represents a significant legislative milestone. It introduces a comprehensive legal

ESG is here to stay As we enter Q3 of 2025, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) conversations in Malaysia are becoming more urgent and action oriented. With Bursa Malaysia’s sustainability reporting guidelines[1] now in effect for Main Market companies (and ACE Market firms set to follow in 2026)[2], the revised reporting requirements compel listed companies to