Practice Areas
Cheong Chambers focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, with selected property and advisory work. Matters accepted by the firm are conducted under the principal’s direct supervision and personal involvement. The scope and fees for each engagement are confirmed in writing.
Practice
Areas
Practice Areas
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Cheong Chambers represents clients in commercial and civil disputes before the civil courts of Malaysia, including the Magistrates' Court, Sessions Court, and High Court.
The firm assesses the legal merits and practical risks, advises on the options available, and where engagement is formalised, prepares court documents, manages correspondence, and represents the client at hearings and trial.
Note: Advice on merits and prospects is given only after proper review of the relevant facts and documents. Legal proceedings involve costs and timelines that vary depending on the nature of the matter.
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Employment and Industrial Relations
The firm advises and represents both employers and employees in employment and industrial relations matters, including advisory work before a dispute arises and representation before the Industrial Court and the civil courts.
The firm advises on the legal position at the earliest stage, assists in preparing documentation and correspondence, and where engagement is formalised, represents the client in Industrial Court proceedings.
Practice Areas
Construction and Contract Disputes
The firm handles construction and contract disputes, including adjudication proceedings under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA). Matters may involve contractors, sub-contractors, or parties to commercial construction agreements.
The firm reviews the contract documents, assesses the legal and commercial position, and where engagement is formalised, prepares adjudication documents or court applications and represents the client in the relevant proceedings.
Note: CIPAA adjudication operates under strict statutory timelines. Parties with ongoing construction payment disputes should seek advice promptly.
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Insolvency, Winding-Up, and Debt Recovery
Cheong Chambers acts in insolvency and debt-related proceedings, including contested winding up, bankruptcy, debt recovery and enforcement matters.
- Creditor and debtor representation
- Contested winding up petitions
- Bankruptcy petitions and related proceedings
- Debt recovery and summary judgment
- Execution and enforcement proceedings
Within the agreed scope, the firm reviews the claim and supporting records, considers available recovery or response options, and prepares and manages the relevant proceedings.
Note: Recovery depends on factors including the enforceability of the claim and the debtor’s financial position. Advice on these matters is provided within an agreed consultation or engagement.
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Defamation and Reputation Protection
The firm advises on defamation matters and reputation-related claims, including assessment before proceedings are commenced and representation in civil defamation actions.
The firm reviews the relevant communications and publications, advises on the legal position, and where engagement is formalised, manages correspondence or civil proceedings in the matter.
Note: Defamation proceedings involve complex legal and factual considerations. The decision to commence proceedings should be taken only after careful review of the evidence and a realistic assessment of the risks and costs involved.
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Conveyancing and Property Transactions
Cheong Chambers acts for vendors and purchasers in land and property transactions, including sale and purchase documentation, title due diligence, stamp duty adjudication and registration of transfers.
- Sale and purchase of land
- Vendor and purchaser representation
- Sale and purchase agreements
- Title searches, caveats and encumbrances
- Title conditions, restrictions in interest and transfer approvals
- Transactions involving multiple parcels of land
The firm reviews the title and transaction documents, advises on legal requirements and risks, prepares or reviews documents, and attends to agreed completion and registration work.
Note: Financing transactions, development work and specialist tax advice fall outside the property services described here. Separate advice may be required. Any transaction filings undertaken by the firm are specified in the engagement.
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Performance Bond and Contractual Claims
Cheong Chambers advises on performance bond claims and related contractual disputes.
- Claims involving performance bonds
- Contractual rights and obligations relating to a bond
- Review of bond and contract documents
- Demand and response strategy
- Related civil proceedings
The firm reviews the bond, underlying contract, correspondence and supporting records, assesses the legal and commercial position, and advises on an appropriate response or proceedings within the agreed scope.
Note: Advice depends on the bond wording, contract terms, facts and applicable time limits.
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Commercial Advisory — Disputes and Risk Management
The firm provides dispute-focused legal and commercial risk advice for businesses and individuals facing active disputes or anticipating a dispute before it escalates into formal proceedings.
The firm reviews the relevant documents, provides a clear assessment of the legal and commercial risk, and where engagement is formalised, advises on strategy, manages correspondence, and assists in negotiating settlements where appropriate.
Note: Advisory work is separate from formal court representation. The scope and fee for advisory matters will be agreed separately at engagement.
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Wills and Estate Planning
Cheong Chambers assists individuals with wills and practical estate planning documents, with emphasis on clear instructions and careful documentation.
- Will drafting
- Review of existing wills
- Appointment of executors and trustees in a will
- Practical succession arrangements for personal assets
- Advice on documents within the agreed scope
The firm takes instructions, identifies intended beneficiaries, reviews the nature of the assets, considers capacity and execution requirements, and prepares appropriate documents within the agreed scope.
Note: The services described here do not include probate or grant applications, estate administration, specialist tax or investment advice, complex trust structuring, Syariah estate planning or foreign law advice. Separate advisers may be required.
Practice Area
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Cheong Chambers represents clients in commercial and civil disputes before the civil courts of Malaysia, including the Magistrates' Court, Sessions Court, and High Court.
The firm assesses the legal merits and practical risks, advises on the options available, and where engagement is formalised, prepares court documents, manages correspondence, and represents the client at hearings and trial.
Note: Advice on merits and prospects is given only after proper review of the relevant facts and documents. Legal proceedings involve costs and timelines that vary depending on the nature of the matter.
Practice Area
Employment and Industrial Relations
The firm advises and represents both employers and employees in employment and industrial relations matters, including advisory work before a dispute arises and representation before the Industrial Court and the civil courts.
The firm advises on the legal position at the earliest stage, assists in preparing documentation and correspondence, and where engagement is formalised, represents the client in Industrial Court proceedings.
Practice Area
Construction and Contract Disputes
The firm handles construction and contract disputes, including adjudication proceedings under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA). Matters may involve contractors, sub-contractors, or parties to commercial construction agreements.
The firm reviews the contract documents, assesses the legal and commercial position, and where engagement is formalised, prepares adjudication documents or court applications and represents the client in the relevant proceedings.
Note: CIPAA adjudication operates under strict statutory timelines. Parties with ongoing construction payment disputes should seek advice promptly.
Practice Area
Insolvency, Winding-Up, and Debt Recovery
The firm handles insolvency and debt-related proceedings in the civil courts, including contested winding-up proceedings, bankruptcy petitions, and debt recovery actions.
The firm advises on the available enforcement options, assesses the legal and factual position, and where engagement is formalised, prepares and manages the relevant applications and proceedings.
Note: The viability of debt recovery depends on the enforceability of the underlying claim and the financial position of the debtor. The firm will advise on these factors before engagement is formalised.
Practice Area
Defamation and Reputation Protection
The firm advises on defamation matters and reputation-related claims, including assessment before proceedings are commenced and representation in civil defamation actions.
The firm reviews the relevant communications and publications, advises on the legal position, and where engagement is formalised, manages correspondence or civil proceedings in the matter.
Note: Defamation proceedings involve complex legal and factual considerations. The decision to commence proceedings should be taken only after careful review of the evidence and a realistic assessment of the risks and costs involved.
Practice Area
Commercial Advisory — Disputes and Risk Management
The firm provides dispute-focused legal and commercial risk advice for businesses and individuals facing active disputes or anticipating a dispute before it escalates into formal proceedings.
The firm reviews the relevant documents, provides a clear assessment of the legal and commercial risk, and where engagement is formalised, advises on strategy, manages correspondence, and assists in negotiating settlements where appropriate.
Note: Advisory work is separate from formal court representation. The scope and fee for advisory matters will be agreed separately at engagement.
Practice Area
Wills and Estate Planning
Cheong Chambers advises individuals on wills and estate planning documents, with emphasis on clarity, proper instructions and careful documentation.
The firm assists clients by taking instructions, identifying the intended beneficiaries, reviewing the nature of the assets involved, advising on practical issues, and preparing appropriate documents based on the confirmed scope of work.
Cheong Chambers — Advocates & Solicitors
Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Carefully handled.
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