Employment & Industrial Relations - Malaysia
What the team is known for
Donovan & Ho is a boutique law firm in Kuala Lumpur, which frequently advises on unfair dismissal claims and employment issues that arise from company restructurings. The team is also often mandated on harassment issues. The firm services clients in a range of sectors including hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Strengths
"Nothing is ever too difficult for Donovan & Ho. It handles even the most complex of queries with great aplomb. The firm has an amazing mixture of experience and youth, giving it vitality."
"Donovan & Ho provides relevant and practical legal advice and is responsive to client requests."
Work highlights
Donovan & Ho represented 7-Eleven in defence of a constructive dismissal claim from a former employee, which alleged a breach in employment agreement, negligence and harassment.
Notable practitioners
Donovan Cheah is a partner at Donovan & Ho and is based in Kuala Lumpur. He has an active employment practice with experience acting on retrenchment and unfair dismissal claims. "Working with Donovan and his team of lawyers has been great. Discussions on issues and matters are resolved reasonably quickly, and Donovan has great leadership skills." "There cannot be anyone better than Donovan to give advice that makes perfect commercial sense."
