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Louis Liaw Chambers

Award-Winning Employment & Industrial Relations Law Firm

Strategic Solutions. Lasting Alliances.

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Louis Liaw Chambers​

Award Winning Employment and Industrial Relations Law Firm

Strategic Solutions. Lasting Alliances.

Louis Liaw Chambers is a law firm in Kuala Lumpur specialising in Employment-related Dispute Resolution and Advisory.

We provide solutions to your employment-related legal problems.

Areas of Practice

We advise and represent corporations, business leaders, and individuals in a wide-range of employment and industrial relations matters, combining strategic legal advice, decisive representation, and commercially focused solutions:

Civil Court Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Employment Contract and Service Agreement Disputes
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duties and Duties of Loyalty
  • Directors’ and Senior Management Disputes
  • Breach of Confidentiality and Trade Secrets
  • Employee Fraud, Dishonesty, and Misappropriation
  • Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants and Non-Solicitation Obligations
  • Unlawful Competition and Interference with Business
  • Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, and Defamation Claims
  • Injunctions and Urgent Interim Relief
  • Appeals and Judicial Review of Industrial Court Awards
  • Complex and Multi-Party Employment Litigation
  • Unfair / Wrongful Dismissal
  • Constructive Dismissal
  • Forced Resignation
  • Trade Union Disputes
  • Unpaid Salaries, Commissions, and Allowances

  • Termination and Lay-off Benefits

  • Overtime, Rest Day, and Public Holiday Pay Claims

  • Annual Leave and Other Statutory Entitlements

  • Employment Contract and Notice Pay Disputes

  • Unlawful Salary Deductions

  • Misconduct Investigations and Fact-Finding Exercises
  • Show Cause Letters and Disciplinary Charges
  • Domestic Inquiries and Disciplinary Hearings
  • Suspension Pending Investigation
  • Disciplinary Warnings and Sanctions

  • Dismissal and Termination for Misconduct

     

  • Corporate Restructuring and Workforce Reorganisation
  • Retrenchment, Redundancy and Downsizing Exercises
  • Voluntary and Mutual Separation Schemes (VSS/MSS)
  • Medical Board-Out and Medical Incapacity Termination
  • Early Retirement and Voluntary Retirement Schemes
  • Business Closures, Relocations and Operational Restructuring
  • Outsourcing, Insourcing and Workforce Transfers
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Employment Integration
  • Redeployment, Transfers and Reassignment of Employees
  • Workforce Rationalisation and Cost Optimisation
  • Separation Packages and Termination Benefits
  • Employment Contracts and Letters of Appointment
  • Executive and Directors’ Service Agreements
  • Employee Handbooks and HR Policies
  • Remuneration, Benefits and Incentive Schemes
  • Performance Management and Improvement Plans (PIPs)
  • Confidentiality and Restrictive Covenant Agreements
  • Independent Contractor and Gig Economy Agreements
  • Employment Restructuring and Separation Schemes (VSS/MSS)
  • HR Advisory and Retainer Services
  • Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policies
  • Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policies
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies
  • Whistleblowing and Corporate Ethics Policies
  • Occupational Safety and Health Policies
  • Employment Law and Regulatory Compliance
  • Personal Data Protection and Employee Privacy Policies
  • Corporate Governance and Workplace Compliance Policies
  • Anti-Trafficking In Persons And Anti-Smuggling Of Migrants Act 2007
  • Children and Young Person (Employment) Act 1966
  • Factories and Machinery Act 1967
  • Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990
  • Employees Provident Fund Act 1991
  • Employees’ Social Security Act 1969
  • Employment Act 1955
  • Employment (Restriction) Act 1968
  • Employment Insurance System Act 2017
  • Employment Information Act 1953
  • Immigration Act 1963
  • Industrial Relations Act 1967
  • Minimum Retirement Age 2012
  • National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 and Minimum Wage Orders
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
  • Trade Union Act 1959
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Title: When Your Employee Is Also Your Director or Shareholder: How to Navigate
Date: 30.09.2026
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm (with Q&A)
Platform: Zoom
Fee: Free
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Areas of Practice

In terms of litigation, the firm specializes in representing both employers and employees in employment-related cases. This includes public and government-linked companies, as well as high-level staff like C-suite executives and executive directors. The firm handles claims in both the industrial court and civil claims in the High Court. On the advisory side, the services the firm offers include helping companies review important documents like employment contracts, employee handbooks, and workplace policies. The firm also offers guidance on complex issues such as retrenchment and reorganization, and is equipped to conduct internal investigations to find facts.
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Internal Investigation
Disciplinary
Litigation
Employment contracts and policies
Document Reviews
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Compliance
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Employment Advisory
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Statutory Defence / Pursuits
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Louis provided professional information and teach us step by step what should do.

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AS WHITE SDN BHD

Available every time we need assistance and fast responses.

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Coulson Loh, AFA Technologies Sdn Bhd

I’m happy with LLC’s services. The key factor was LLC’s ability to understand our needs quickly and provide practical solutions, supported by timely and clear communication. They were professional, responsive, and reliable throughout the engagement.

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Sharisse, PeopleLAKE

Strong specialization in employment law, which gave us confidence in their ability to provide accurate, compliant, and practical guidance.

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Concerned About Your Legal Rights?

If you have a query or a matter that you require advice or consultation, please send us a message. If you would like to invite Louis for a talk / seminar / webinar / training, please send us a message as well.