WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I am a legal and governance professional with broad-based experience spanning litigation and conveyancing, and extending into sectors such as plantation, property development, construction, investment, food & beverages, commercial operations and the latest one; education. My career has been shaped by a strong focus on institutional governance, regulatory compliance and legal risk management, underpinned by integrity, strategic judgment and attention to detail. Prior to my current role, I served as Legal Manager and functioned as the de facto General Counsel, overseeing legal matters across multiple business divisions. In that capacity, I led the drafting, negotiation and finalisation of complex commercial agreements, managed panel solicitors for land transactions and litigation and advised management on employment, governance and regulatory matters. I currently serve in a senior leadership role overseeing governance, secretarial and legal functions, acting as a principal advisor to the Board and Management. My work sits at the intersection of law, governance and risk, supporting sound decision-making, institutional accountability and long-term organisational sustainability. I am a firm believer that being a strong generalist is a strategic advantage. I thrive in environments that require adaptability, cross-functional collaboration and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial and policy realities.
1. Act as the principal advisor to the Board, CEO and Management on corporate governance, statutory compliance and legal risk matters. 2. Lead the governance, secretarial and legal functions, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and best practices. 3. Oversee Board and committee governance matters, including Board papers, resolutions, minutes and compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements. 4. Draft, review, vet and negotiate corporate, commercial and operational agreements and legal documentation. 5. Drive the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies and internal controls, including ABAC, Whistleblowing, Conflict of Interest, etc. 6. Manage engagements with external solicitors, company secretaries, regulators and relevant authorities, including litigation strategy and dispute management. 7. Partner with internal risk, audit and integrity functions to ensure effective enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance. 8. Provide legal and governance oversight to internal committees and management forums, supporting sound decision-making and institutional accountability. 9. Liaise with officials at the Ministry of Economy, on governance, statutory and policy-related matters.
1. Fulfilled the responsibilities of a General Counsel, provide legal oversight across all divisions of the group of the companies ie property development, construction, investment, food & beverages, assets, etc. 2. Drafted and finalised various agreements including but not limited to Sale & Purchase Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, Integrated Water Scheme Agreements, Service Agreements, PAM Contracts, Franchising Agreements, etc. 3. Managed and coordinated with the panel solicitors for their respective portfolios ie sales and purchases, land acquisitions, joint ventures, etc and lead the empanelment process. 4. Assisted the HR Department in Industrial Relation matters, including but not limited to completing the investigation, handling and advising on Domestic Inquiry procedures and conducting Domestic Inquiry (in the capacity of prosecutor whenever necessary). 5. Contributed to a comprehensive restructuring initiative encompassing the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliated entities. 6. Cultivated relationships with cross-border stakeholders, particularly from the USA and Hong Kong, fostered collaboration on international projects. 7. Assisted with financing arrangements, including project financing, term loans, bridging loans, debentures etc. and coordinated with financial institutions, external solicitors and internal teams to facilitate applications, reviewed agreements, ensured compliance and managed documentation. 8. Collaborated with the Company Secretary and attended to all company secretarial matters including but not limited to preparing and circulating urgent directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions and attending to the executions of the resolutions including for the formation of new companies, transfer of shares, etc.
1. Drafted, vetted, and negotiated various commercial agreements and contracts. 2. Provided legal opinions on variety of legal topics including employment laws, IP laws, etc. 3. Promoted legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the Board. 4. Communicated and managed external counsels and directed any litigation strategies.
1. Drafted cause papers, submissions and other court papers for general litigation cases. 2. Prepared and reviewed Sale and Purchase Agreements, Tenancy Agreements, etc. 3. Liaised with Land Offices for conveyancing matters.
Taught law subjects to business, accounting & finance students eg Commercial Law, Partnership & Company Law, etc