OUR STORY
Louis Liaw Chambers began on 12 January 2024 with one lawyer and a simple belief: that a law firm did not need to be large to make a real impact, but it needed to be specialised to deliver real expertise.
The Firm was founded by Louis Liaw Vern Xien. Beginning as a general practitioner, Louis gained broad experience across civil and criminal matters before specialising in employment and industrial relations law. That wider foundation continues to distinguish the Firm today, particularly in complex employment disputes that overlap with civil litigation, criminal law, commercial relationships and regulatory issues.
From one person, the Firm became two in 2024, four in 2025 and six in 2026. The Firm’s growth has been deliberate, with a focus on building depth and capability as a highly specialised employment law practice.
Today, the Firm advises and represents clients across the full spectrum of employment and workplace matters, from strategic advisory, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations to dismissals, Industrial Court proceedings, senior management disputes and complex employment related litigation.
The Firm is trusted by public listed companies, multimillion ringgit businesses and organisations with cross border interests spanning Malaysia, Singapore, Denmark and Taiwan. The Firm also serves as a trusted advisor on a retainer basis, working closely with management and human resources teams on their employment and industrial relations needs.
The Firm’s experience spans all sides of the employment relationship. The Firm has represented employers and employees, as well as CEOs, directors, senior executives, professionals and high net worth individuals in matters where the legal, commercial and personal stakes can be significant.
As the Firm grew, recognition followed, culminating in industry recognition and an award for the Firm in 2026. For a practice that began with one lawyer only two years earlier, it was a meaningful milestone, but the Firm sees it as only the beginning.
The Firm remains young, ambitious and committed to becoming one of Malaysia’s leading specialist employment law firms, while staying true to the principle on which it was founded: understanding its clients, finding the right solutions, standing beside them when the stakes are highest, and building relationships that last.
Strategic Solutions, Lasting Alliances.
Our Vision
To be the leading firm in Malaysia for high-stakes high-impact employment-related disputes resolution and advisory across all forums.
Our Mission
To resolve complex workplace disputes and concerns for both employers and employees through clear strategy, decisive action, creative solutions, wide expertise, and relentless execution.
Proactive action and anticipating issues, always acting on the front foot
Clear, commercially grounded, no wishy-washy, advice.
Fastest path to the best outcome.
Understanding clients beyond legal issues. Not lawyers that know employment law, but lawyers that solve employment issues.
Clear fees, risks and expectations, and absolute integrity.
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.
Areas of Practice
We are capable of advising and/or representing both employers and employees, local and international, on the following matters:
Industrial Court Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Constructive dismissal
- Unfair / Wrongful dismissal
- Trade union disputes
Disciplinary actions and Internal Investigation
- Show cause
- Domestic Inquiry
- Internal Fact-Finding Exercise
- Medical Board Out
- Termination
Employment contracts and policies
- Employment contracts
- Employee handbooks
- Employee incentive schemes
- Director service agreements
- Gig-economy policies
- Human resource management policies
- Non-compete policies
- Performance Improvement Plans
- Voluntary & mutual separation schemes (VSS/MSS)
- Wages and benefits
- General advisory on a retainer basis
Civil Court Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Appeal & Judicial Review on Industrial Court awards
- Breach of employment contract
- Breach of duty of loyalty and fiduciary duties
- Breach of director’s duties
- Breach of confidence and trade secrets
- Bullying, harassment, and unwanted behaviour at the workplace
- Class-action suits
- Defamation
- Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, descent, and age
- Fraud
- Immunity from jurisdiction
- Injunctions
- Unlawful interference with trade
Compliance
- Anti-corruption policies
- Anti-discrimination policies
- Domestic inquiry policies
- Sexual harassment policies
- Whistle-blowing policies
- Workplace safety policies
Organisation of Workforce
- Retrenchment
- Restructuring
- Relocation
- Retirement
- General advisory on a retainer basis
Criminal Defence for offences related
- 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
NEWS AND MEDIA
Louis Liaw and Louis Liaw Chambers have been featured in the media on various occasions, reflecting the Firm’s growing presence in the legal and business community.
These features have covered the Firm’s work, legal perspectives, notable matters and professional achievements. They also provide opportunities for the Firm to contribute its views on employment law, industrial relations and issues affecting businesses, employers and employees.
For the Firm, media recognition is not simply about visibility. It reflects the relevance of the work being undertaken and the trust placed in the Firm’s experience and perspectives.
Each feature represents another milestone in the Firm’s continuing journey as a specialist employment law practice, and a reminder to continue contributing meaningfully to the profession and the wider community.
TRAININGS & TALKS
The trainings and talks we deliver mark key moments in our professional journey, where experience and insight are shared with a wider audience. Each session reflects an opportunity to break down complex areas of Employment and Industrial Relations Law into clear, practical understanding.
These engagements are driven by impact rather than visibility. Through training and speaking, we aim to equip participants with the knowledge to identify legal risks, manage workplace issues, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Together, these sessions reflect a broader commitment to education and professional growth. They represent the ongoing effort to support others by translating legal complexity into practical guidance that can be applied in real-world settings.
Webinars on Employment & Workplace Disputes
The Firm regularly hosts and delivers webinars covering the full spectrum of Employment and Industrial Relations Law, from everyday workplace issues to more specialised areas involving employment related crimes, civil claims, trade unions and complex disputes.
These sessions provide practical insights to help businesses and individuals better understand the law, identify risks and make informed decisions.
Join Our Webinar
Title: Employees cause Business Losses: Can Companies Sue?
Date: 27.08.2026
Time: 3 – 4.30pm (with Q&A)
Platform: Zoom
Fee: Free
Speaker: Louis Liaw Vern Xien, Employment Lawyer & Principal of Louis Liaw Chambers
Who should attend: Employers, Business Owners, HR Managers
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vKrax1PnNYtdPOwXzewpxnmvxwWiLC12A28TyL0ysRk/edit?ts=6a799c0c
Full details: https://louisliaw.com/free-webinar-new-video-employees-cause-business-losses-can-companies-sue/
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Louis provided professional information and teach us step by step what should do.
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Available every time we need assistance and fast responses.
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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.
Sharisse, PeopleLAKE
Strong specialization in employment law, which gave us confidence in their ability to provide accurate, compliant, and practical guidance.