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Employment & Industrial Relations - Malaysia
What the Team is Known For
Zul Rafique & Partners has a renowned employment law department in Kuala Lumpur that regularly handles advisory and contentious work, generally on behalf of employers. The firm provides services on general contractual employment matters, collective agreements, disciplinary proceedings, dismissals and retrenchment. The team also offers considerable experience advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions.
Strengths
It stands out due to its in-depth knowledge and extensive experience, which enables it to navigate complex issues with a high level of proficiency, making them a reliable partner in the industry.
They are sharp to identify the core of the issue to provide the most relevant advice, opinion and reference.
Work Highlights
Zul Rafique & Partners successfully represented Tenaga Nasional before the Court of Appeal in an unfair dismissal claim by a former employee.
Notable practitioners
P Jayasingam consistently demonstrates strong technical competence and sound legal judgement. He is highly pragmatic in his approach and capable of providing timely, commercially sensible advice.
He possesses a combination of legal expertise, strategic thinking and practical experience that makes him highly valuable to us.
KC is excellent! She knows her stuff, is highly respected and yet remains humble.
I appreciate her knowledge and skilful expertise in drafting labour and employment related documents that align with statutory requirements which is definitely an asset to any client she represents.
Thavaselvi delivers high quality legal support with strong attention to detail. She is proactive, well-organised and demonstrates a thorough understanding of both legal and operational dimensions.
Alvare Teoh is based in Kuala Lumpur. Her growing practice involves representing employers in employment litigation, as well as advising on internal investigations and employee restructuring.