Employment & Industrial Relations
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 3
Email address
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+603 2856 9728About
Provided by Donovan & Ho
Donovan & Ho's labour and employment law practice group is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of excellence and innovation as one of Malaysia’s premier employment law firms. The firm has not only built a robust reputation for delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions but has also positioned itself as a trailblazer in making legal knowledge more accessible to employers and employees alike. From hosting seminars to publishing articles and guides, Donovan & Ho has empowered businesses with the tools to navigate complex employment challenges confidently.
We handle matters such as:
- Employment Contract & Employee Benefits
- Employee Handbook & Human Resource Policies
- Settlement of Disputes Between Employers & Employees
- Unfair Termination, Constructive Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal
- Representation in the Industrial Court & Related Appeals
- Employment Related Claims in the Civil Courts
- Judicial Review Proceedings
- Managing Employee Issues & Termination
- Retrenchment Exercise & Restructuring
- Contracts for Independent Contractors & Freelancers
- Founders Service Contracts
- Employee Stock Options
Chambers Review
Donovan & Ho is a boutique law firm in Kuala Lumpur that frequently advises on unfair dismissal claims and employment issues that arise from company restructurings. The team is also often mandated on harassment issues.
Work Highlights
- Donovan & Ho acted as employment counsel in advising and supporting an international software development company on global employee movement pursuant to a USD2 billion acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Donovan & Ho have a good grasp of the law. By giving practical advice, they have demonstrated that they have a thorough understanding of our business model and its operation."
"The team are able to advise on the risk associated with the case and how the company can move forward. I believe that Donovan & Ho are always working towards our best interests."
"Donovan & Ho have a good grasp of the law. By giving practical advice, they have demonstrated that they have a thorough understanding of our business model and its operation."
"The team are able to advise on the risk associated with the case and how the company can move forward. I believe that Donovan & Ho are always working towards our best interests."
Notable Practitioners
Donovan Cheah is a partner at Donovan & Ho and is based in Kuala Lumpur. He has an active employment practice with experience acting in retrenchment and unfair dismissal claims.
"Donovan has been a strong source of support for us on employment-related matters."
"Donovan's advice is both legally and commercially sound."
Ranked Lawyers at
Donovan & Ho
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Industries
Provided by Donovan & Ho
Construction
Consumer Products
Food & Beverage
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Retail
Tourism and Hospitality