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Employment & Industrial Relations - Malaysia
What the Team is Known For
T. Thavalingam & Co. has a highly specialised employment law group in Kuala Lumpur, regularly advising employers on complex contentious and advisory matters. The firm acts on a range of issues from restructurings and unfair dismissal claims to breach of contract matters.
Strengths
Their personalised and prompt service is one of the firm’s key differentiators in the market.
They have a very strong team with both depth and breadth, enabling them to handle diverse and complex issues with ease.
Work Highlights
T. Thavalingam & Co. represented SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) against a constructive dismissal claim brought by its ex-employee at the Industrial Court.
Notable practitioners
Thavalingam Thavarajah is the managing partner of T. Thavalingam & Co., based in Kuala Lumpur. A pre-eminent employment lawyer, he regularly advises employers on dismissal cases and also has experience in trade union matters.
With a deep understanding of market trends, legal nuances and client needs, Thava excels in offering clear, insightful guidance that aligns with business goals. He brings unmatched experience.
Thavalingam brings a rare combination of deep legal expertise, strategic insight and practical business understanding that makes him an invaluable partner in navigating complex employment matters.
Sebastian Tay offers significant experience in handling employment matters relating to unfair dismissals, contract disputes and retrenchment.