Band 3
Provided by Donovan Cheah
Employment Law and Industrial Relations
Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
Panel Arbitrator, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (Secondary Panel)
FSIArb – Fellow, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
FMIArb – Fellow, Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators
MCIArb – Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Co-Deputy Chair of the Malaysian Bar Council’s Industrial and Employment Law Committee
Navigating Employment Disputes in Malaysia, Lexis Nexis, 2024 (2nd Edition)
EMPLOYMENT LAW & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Represented various corporate clients across various industries in unfair dismissal claims filed by former employees, and in trade union disputes.
Advised multinational corporations across various industries on restructuring, right-sizing and workforce reduction exercises.
Advised an international hotel operator on employment issues relating to the sale and purchase of a luxury hotel and the corresponding migration of employees following the acquisition.
Acted as an investigator for sexual harassment complaints to conduct impartial and confidential investigations.
Represented employers in civil proceedings against former employees for fraud and breach of duties. This includes applying for and obtaining injunctive relief against the former employees to prevent dissipation of assets pending trial.
Advised corporate clients on disciplinary/termination procedures for employees alleged to be involved in gross misconduct (eg: fraud, conflict of interest, sexual harassment)
Advised various corporate clients on Malaysian employment law, including preparation of employment contracts, policies, and handbooks for their workforce in Malaysia.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Presiding as arbitrator in private education arbitrations under the Singapore CPE Mediation-Arbitration Scheme.
Represented an international retailer in a construction arbitration with claims and counterclaims totaling more than RM25 million.
Represented a global investment fund in an international arbitration involving claims of AUD$6 million.
Represented a main contractor in multiple arbitrations and court proceedings involving the construction of a multistorey retail outlet and
car park building.
Represented sub-contractors and main contractors in adjudication proceedings involving non-payment of claims in construction projects.
Provided by Chambers
Donovan Cheah is a partner at Donovan & Ho and is based in Kuala Lumpur. He has an active employment practice with experience acting in retrenchment and unfair dismissal claims.
Provided by Chambers
Donovan has been a strong source of support for us on employment-related matters.
Donovan's advice is both legally and commercially sound.
Donovan has been a strong source of support for us on employment-related matters.
Donovan's advice is both legally and commercially sound.
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Key Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act
The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020 (“Amendment Act”) came into partial effect on 1 January 2021. Some provisions relating to essential services and sole bargaining rights of trade unions are not in force yet. We highlight some of the key amendments that came into effect.
Key Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act
The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020 (“Amendment Act”) came into partial effect on 1 January 2021. Some provisions relating to essential services and sole bargaining rights of trade unions are not in force yet. We highlight some of the key amendments that came into effect.
