Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Independent legal practice providing advice and representation across contentious and non-contentious matters.
Contractual and commercial disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, debt recovery, negligence and tortious claims, fraud and misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duties, injunctions and interim relief, judgment enforcement, and appellate proceedings.
Police investigations, arrest and detention, remand proceedings, bail applications, criminal trials, plea negotiations, mitigation, sentencing, appeals, traffic offences and other criminal proceedings.
Admiralty and maritime disputes, vessel arrests and releases, cargo loss and damage, charterparty disputes, bills of lading, carrier liability, marine insurance, freight and demurrage claims, ship collisions, maritime liens, judicial sale of vessels, and port and terminal disputes.
Company incorporation, corporate advisory, transactions, shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
Unfair dismissal and wrongful termination, employment and contractual disputes, disciplinary and domestic inquiry proceedings, employment contracts, workplace misconduct, retrenchment, redundancy, and constructive dismissal.
Landlord and tenant disputes, tenancy agreement breaches, rental arrears, vacant possession and eviction proceedings, trespass and unlawful occupation, property sale and purchase disputes, specific performance, and other property-related claims.
Will drafting and estate planning, applications for grants of probate and letters of administration, estate administration and distribution, intestacy matters, inheritance disputes, and contested wills.
Legal advice and opinions, letters of demand and responses, contract drafting and review, legal documentation, negotiations and settlement agreements, dispute resolution, pre-litigation advice and strategy, and general legal representation.
Dexter Cheong is an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya and a Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple).
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Commercial Law (Shipping), both from Cardiff University.
Dexter completed his pupillage at Cheah Teh Su under the guidance of Mr Pang Kong Leng and Mr Chok Zhin Theng, before gaining further experience in shipping, insurance and maritime litigation under Mr Philip Teoh at Azmi & Associates.
His professional experience encompasses civil and commercial litigation, appellate proceedings, shipping and maritime disputes, corporate and commercial matters, succession disputes, land acquisition proceedings and strata management matters. His work has involved matters before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court of Malaysia.
His approach to legal practice is grounded in meticulous preparation, sound legal analysis and strategic advocacy. He is committed to providing clear, practical and commercially informed advice, with an emphasis on protecting and advancing his clients' interests.
L-07-01, Level 7, Block L
Solaris Mont Kiara
No. 2, Jalan Solaris Mont Kiara
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Firm maintains a virtual office at the above address. The facilities and services at the address are shared with other entities.