Vin Cheng & Co

Vin Cheng & Co is a Kuala Lumpur–based multi-practice law firm that delivers practical, strategic, and client-centred legal solutions. The firm handles a broad range of work, from advisory services to dispute resolution, as well as real estate, family, and estate matters. Each practice group is led by experienced partners with deep sector knowledge and proven expertise in their respective fields. They are supported by a team of capable and reliable professionals who are committed to maintaining high standards of work. The firm continues to strengthen its services through investment in technology, training, knowledge management, data security, and, most importantly, its people. Its lawyers are highly motivated, skilled, and dedicated to providing quality and excellence in every engagement.

Vin Cheng & Co’s commitment to excellence has earned industry recognition. The firm was nominated in the Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2023 for Arbitration Law Firm of the Year, Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year, and West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year. It is also ranked by Asialaw 2022/23 for Construction and recognised by Benchmark Litigation 2024 for Construction. Clients trust the firm to prioritise their best interests. By working closely with clients and gaining a deep understanding of their needs and business, the firm delivers solutions that are practical, effective, and aligned with client objectives. Vin Cheng & Co strives to build lasting relationships and serve as a trusted partner at every stage of the client journey.

As a multi-practice firm, Vin Cheng & Co offers a wide range of complementary services across the following areas:

• Strata Management

The firm advises Joint Management Bodies (JMBs), Management Corporations (MCs), and individual owners on a full range of strata management issues. Its work includes handling disputes in mixed developments, interpreting common property rights, advising on house rules and mutual covenants, and guiding clients through JMB and MC meetings. The firm also represents management bodies and owners in pursuing or defending legal proceedings arising from strata governance and operations.

• Probate & Administration

The firm provides clear, compassionate guidance following the death of a loved one, assisting clients with both contested and non-contested probate and administration matters. Its work includes advising on wills, resealing foreign grants, obtaining fresh grants of probate and letters of administration, preparing powers of attorney, and managing disputes involving wills and trusts. The firm represents families and individuals from all backgrounds, adopting a firm approach in contentious matters while keeping clients’ long-term objectives in focus.

• Corporate & Commercial

The firm advises businesses, start-ups, and investors on all aspects of corporate and commercial law. Its services include company formation; drafting shareholders’ agreements and constitutions; employment and service agreements; confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements; and website terms and privacy policies. The firm also assists with fundraising, including term sheets and share subscription agreements, as well as a wide range of commercial transactions such as joint ventures, partnerships, share and asset sales, supply agreements, distribution agreements, and licensing agreements.

• Real Estate & Conveyancing

The firm advises property owners and investors on all aspects of real estate, including sale and purchase transactions for residential, commercial, and mixed developments, as well as loan, financing, and refinancing matters. It assists with the preparation and registration of necessary documentation, including transfers of property, caveats, and charges. The firm’s services also cover tenancy and lease agreements, real property gains tax, and stamp duty compliance.

• Dispute Resolution

The firm handles commercial and civil disputes, representing clients at all levels of the Malaysian courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Its experience includes winding-up proceedings, shareholder disputes, property disputes (including trespass, land ownership, strata management, sale and purchase agreements, and tenancies), general debt recovery, defamation, breaches of directors’ duties, and intellectual property disputes.

• Divorce, Custody & Family

Within just one year, the firm’s family law department was shortlisted as a finalist for the ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023 in the category of Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year. The firm advises and represents clients in both contested and uncontested matters, including divorce and separation, custody and guardianship, pre-and post-nuptial arrangements, maintenance applications, distribution of matrimonial assets, and children’s welfare. Its clients include families and individuals from diverse backgrounds, and it provides practical, client-focused solutions throughout the process.