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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Employment & Industrial Relations

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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The Employment & Industrial Relations Practice is recognised as a leader in the field by prestigious industry publications such as Chambers Asia Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, with Tier 1 rankings for the firm and the team’s leading practitioners.

We represent multinational corporations, government linked companies, statutory bodies, local public-listed companies and family-owned enterprises from an eclectic range of industries including airline, banking and finance, education, oil and gas, and telecommunications.

The services we offer are comprehensive and include legal advice on resource planning, staff migration

and termination, employment policies and contract documentation, compliance with employment-related legislation as well as trade union disputes and employment litigation.

Industries (8)

  • Automotive
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Oil & Gas
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Employment & Industrial Relations - Malaysia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has a leading employment law practice in Malaysia, typically representing employers in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm regularly represents clients in litigation, including unfair dismissal cases, as well as advising on issues such as employee transfers and redundancies. The team is often active on cases involving judicial review applications, as well as assisting clients with internal audits. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advises domestic and international clients from numerous sectors including finance, manufacturing and TMT.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advised ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia in an appeal before the Court of Appeal concerning the dismissal of a maintenance planning clerk.

Strengths

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has a big pool of experienced lawyers who are knowledgeable and committed.

    Employment & Industrial Relations respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They are very committed and efficient in tending to our queries even at the eleventh hour. The advice given is well-supported with case laws, and it is clear and concise.

    Employment & Industrial Relations respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Heng Seng Lim
    Heng Seng Lim

    Heng Seng Lim

    Lim Heng Seng is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. He has a market-leading practice, frequently advising employers on unfair dismissal cases, as well as providing employment advice.

    • Lim Heng Seng is a highly seasoned lawyer.

      Employment & Industrial Relations respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Lim Heng Seng is an institution. He advises with nous, nuance and well-placed confidence.

      Employment & Industrial Relations respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Amardeep Singh Toor
    Amardeep Singh Toor

    Amardeep Singh Toor

    Amardeep Singh Toor is noted for his wide range of employment work, including unjust dismissal cases and disciplinary proceedings in Malaysia.

    • Amardeep Singh Toor's expertise, responsiveness and practical guidance have been invaluable in addressing our legal matters.

      Employment & Industrial Relations respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Amardeep is very responsive and provides solutions that cater to our needs.

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  • Shariffullah Majeed
    Shariffullah Majeed

    Shariffullah Majeed

    Shariffullah Majeed is a partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's Kuala Lumpur office. He is a practitioner recognised for his work in advising clients from a range of industries on their employment matters and concerns.

    • Shariffullah dispenses clear, pragmatic and actionable advice.

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