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Gan Partnership

Employment & Industrial Relations

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Gan Partnership

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About

Provided by Gan Partnership

Equipped with the requisite legal know-how and industry insight, we calibrate innovative solutions to address every human resource issue. Recognising that people are the assets of an organisation, Mr. Gan Khong Aik, a formidable senior lawyer who has over 25 years’ experience in dispute resolution with a focus on employment and industrial relations, has an established reputation in the employment and industrial relations practice in Malaysia. Since our inception in 2011, we have been serving local and foreign corporations of major sectors.

 

We represent aggrieved employees and employers at the Labour Court, Industrial Court and all levels of Malaysian courts in a full spectrum of employment and industrial relations disputes, particularly restrictive covenants, protection of trade secrets and confidential information, unfair dismissal claims, fixed term employment contract, and compensation issues. Our work cover non-contentious aspect of employment and industrial relations practice, including strategic planning and training, drafting of employment contract, advisory for dismissal and retrenchment of employees, and cross border employment issues.

 

Both our partners, Mr. Gan and Ms. Ashley Lee Sze Ching share about the legislative changes and upcoming developments, they are the co-authors of a book chapter entitled “Industrial Action: Strikes and Picketing” in the textbook of “Law and Practice of Employment Law in Malaysia”.

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Employment & Industrial Relations - Malaysia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Gan Partnership is active on a wide range of employment-related legal matters in Malaysia, including disputes regarding unjust dismissal claims. The firm also provides advice to clients on retrenchment, misconduct and termination matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Gan Partnership acted for an oil and gas company in an unjust dismissal claim by its former employee who was retrenched due to redundancy.

Strengths

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  • Gan Partnership's team is experienced in matters and prompt in providing an insight.

    Employment & Industrial Relations respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are flexible and able to give workable solutions around legal challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Khong Aik Gan
    Band 4Khong Aik Gan

    Khong Aik Gan

    Gan Khong Aik is often instructed by leading international corporates on employment law matters in Malaysia. He is particularly well versed in retrenchment and employee terminations.

    • He has extensive experience and is able to distil his knowledge very well.

      Employment & Industrial Relations respondentAsia-Pacific

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