Tay & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile
Tay & Partners Offices
6TH FLOOR, PLAZA SEE HOY CHAN
JALAN RAJA CHULAN
50200 KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
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Tay & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malaysia > Intellectual property Tier 1
Highlighted for its ‘robust IP filing and litigation practice’, Tay & Partners provides the full spectrum of IP services, acting for multinational corporations, local conglomerates, statutory bodies, and international clients across industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, multimedia, telecoms, e-commerce, food and beverage, and consumer goods. Lin Li Lee oversees the group and frequently advises on infringement and IP protection strategies. Kim Poh Ng is skilled in matters involving breaches of confidentiality, domain name disputes and franchising. Chong Kah Yee shines in IP prosecution and portfolio management, while Lim Jing Xian specialises in matters concerning the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, hospitality, automotive and technology sectors.Practice head(s):
Lee Lin Li
Other key lawyers:
Kim Poh NG; Chong Kah Yee; Lim Jing Xian
Testimonials
‘A robust IP filing and litigation practice with good knowledge of local law.’
‘Kim Poh NG is always responsive and takes good care of matters, assuring the client is well-informed of changes and progress.’
‘Tay & Partners provides prompt services with comprehensive legal advice.’
‘Lee Lin Li is the partner of the firm who takes care of our clients’ cases very well. We truly appreciate her professional services.’
‘The firm’s IP practice is led by Lee Lin Li. They handle all kinds of IP work from registration up to litigation. This is not something that many firms are able to offer, as most focus more on one aspect over others. ’
‘We have mostly worked with Kim Poh NG at Tay & Partners. We find Kim Poh to be exceptionally brilliant in handling our client’s IP matters in Malaysia. Kim Poh is extremely responsive and attentive to all the assigned matters. His advice is always tailored to our clients’ needs and is comprehensive, clearly outlining the legal strategies, at highly competitive costs.’
‘Lee Lin Li of Tay & Partners knows all things IP. She is a walking, talking encyclopedia on almost every aspect of IP law. In fact, I am aware that even more senior IP practitioners rely on her knowledge.’
‘Chong Kah Yee and Lee Lin Li are responsive and accommodating and demonstrate deep expertise in the sector. There were many challenges in the work which we had requested, including ever changing requirements of the submission and our unique situation, yet they remained very patient with our requests and always offered workable solutions and shared their experience of what worked. In some cases, they had also gone above and beyond to help us progress in the application.’
Key clients
FGV Holdings Berhad
Pernod Ricard Group of Companies
White Horse Ceramics Industries Sdn Bhd
Mr D.I.Y (M) Group Berhad
InterContinental Hotels Group (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd
Accor Group
iNova Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Advising FGV Holdings Berhad on the expansion of its trade mark portfolio in Malaysia and foreign jurisdictions.
- Engaged by Pernod Ricard Group of Companies to handle the whole IP portfolio (including trade marks and industrial designs) of the client’s companies.
- Appointed by D.I.Y (M) Group Berhad to advise and manage its trade mark portfolio in Malaysia.
Malaysia > Labour and employment Tier 2
Tay & Partners predominantly acts for employers in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including wrongful dismissal and sexual harassment cases, contractual mandates, and matters surrounding industrial relations, as well as work involving employee benefits and incentive schemes, immigration issues, and collective agreements. Its client roster includes banks and financial institutions on a local and international level, government bodies, and local companies. Practice head Leonard Yeoh
has appeared before all levels of the Malaysian and Singaporean courts, while Pua Jun Wen is experienced in unfair dismissal and disciplinary proceedings.
Practice head(s):
Leonard Yeoh
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The lawyers are sharp, proactive and have a results-driven approach. They think strategically and fight relentlessly for the client’s interest.’
‘Leonard Yeo and Pua Jun Wen deserved good mention for their experience and good strategic legal advice.’
‘We have full confidence in our cases handled by the lawyers. Most importantly, the lawyers anticipate challenges, push clients to minimize the risk and are unafraid to litigate whenever there are hitches.’
‘They are more than qualified lawyers who take time to truly understand us as client, and our priorities and concerns.’
‘The lawyers are flexible and committed to persist in their case until the matter is resolved, often going beyond the expected to secure the best outcome.’
‘The team is a good mix of experienced well-trained and dedicated young energetic lawyers. As such, we get attentive and prompt service from them.’
‘Their team leads demonstrated good client relationship and are very transparent in their communication, resulting in trust building.’
Key clients
Goodyear USA
Goodyear Malaysia
FGV Holdings Berhad
Beaudrey Group
Country Garden Pacificview Sdn. Bhd
FP Stencil Sdn Bhd
Maxis Berhad
Ooi Lay Khuan, an ex-employee of INTI International Education Sdn Bhd
Hoh Seng Kong, an ex-employee of Gimme4fingers Malaysia Sdn Bhd
UEM Group and its subsidiary
J&T Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Resonac Graphite Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Everzinc Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Ideagen
Masimo Corporation
Masimo Medical Technologies
Amdocs
BOSCH Home Appliances Group
Vorwerk SE & CO. KG
Vorwerk Malaysia Enterprises Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Acted for Goodyear US/Goodyear Malaysia in relation to a significant and high-profile forced labour investigation initiated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the matter concluded with an out-of-court settlement, involving a substantial payment to affected migrant workers.
- Advised FGV Holdings Berhad on a high-profile matter concerning the issuance of a Withhold Release Order by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection over allegations of forced labour within its palm oil supply chain.
- Acted for Accounts and Administrative Executive of Beaudrey Asia Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Beaudrey Group) in a case around a wrongful dismissal claim brought by a former employee who was dismissed for misconduct.
- ## INSERTED START: 11-07-2025 07:06:30 We acted for Goodyear US/ Goodyear Malaysia in relation to a significant and high-profile forced labour investigation initiated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The matter concluded with an out-of-court settlement, involving a substantial payment to affected migrant workers.| |Our firm advised on the drafting and finalisation of the settlement agreement and subsequently assisted Goodyear in reviewing and amending its collective agreement, internal policies, and employment practices to align with best practices and regulatory standards. We also supported the company in streamlining personnel records and advised on foreign worker regulations to ensure full compliance with Malaysian labour laws.| |In 2024, we provided further advice on the income tax treatment of the settlement sums and the relevant statutory limitation periods, helping the company to mitigate risk and respond to claims by workers regarding tax obligations. Following the announcement of the closure of Goodyear’s Shah Alam plant, possibly influenced by the financial impact of the settlement, we advised both Goodyear USA and Goodyear Malaysia on the management of migrant workers affected by the closure.| |In 2025, we continued to act for Goodyear in responding to potential new claims brought by former employees under the existing collective agreement.
- ## INSERTED START: 11-07-2025 07:06:30 This high-profile matter concerns the issuance of a Withhold Release Order (WRO) by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) against FGV Holdings Berhad over allegations of forced labour within its palm oil supply chain. On 30 September 2020, the CBP imposed the WRO on palm oil and related products manufactured by FGV, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures, effectively barring these goods from entering the U.S. market.| |We advised FGV on aligning its employment practices with Malaysian law and the International Labour Organization (ILO) standards, focusing particularly on the 11 ILO Indicators of Forced Labour, as outlined by the CBP. In collaboration with FGV and its US-based legal counsel, we provided comprehensive legal guidance to ensure compliance with local employment laws and international labour conventions, a critical component of FGV’s strategy to secure the removal of the WRO.| |FGV appointed an independent auditing firm to conduct a thorough assessment of its operations against the ILO forced labour indicators, as part of its commitment to rectifying identified concerns. Our firm played a key role in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and formulating strategies to address CBP’s concerns effectively.| |This case underscores the intensifying global enforcement of international labour standards and the critical importance for multinational companies to rigorously uphold ethical labour practices in their supply chains.
Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 3
The disputes team at Tay & Partners specialises in construction, aviation, housing development, tort, shareholder disputes, and contractual claims. The team is jointly led by Leonard Yeoh, who is highly skilled in employment and industrial relations matters, and Soo Chuan Cheah, who excels in aviation disputes. The team is supported by Caleb Sio, who focuses his practice on construction and engineering disputes and Khor Wei Wen, who is the go-to for shareholders and tortious disputes.
Practice head(s):
Leonard Yeoh; Cheah Soo Chuan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Tay & Partners is professional, accessible, and fast.’
‘Khor Wei Wen is intelligent and knowledgeable in his field of work. He is able to provide a clear explanation of inquiries and responds promptly.’
Key clients
Country Garden Danga Bay
AIG Ltd, Berjaya Air Sdn Bhd
FP Stencil Sdn Bhd
Cuckoo International Berhad
Contemporary Furnishing Sdn Bhd
Hitachi Sunway Information Systems
UEM Sunrise Bhd
WA Skills Training Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Chai Huat Hin Trading
Work highlights
- Represented Country Garden to resist 49 purchasers’ allegations of fraud and misrepresentation.
- Represented Berjaya Air Sdn Bhd and Chailease International Financial Services Co Ltd in a subrogation claim brought by their insurer, AIG Ltd.
- Represented FP Stencil Sdn Bhd to claim damages from its ex-employee, who had destroyed substantially the company’s confidential information.
Malaysia > TMT Tier 3
Malaysia > Banking and Finance (including Islamic Finance) Tier 4
Tay & Partners is experienced in acting for lenders such as investment banks, Islamic financial institutions, credit companies and money lending institutions, as well as for borrowers in their credit arrangements with lenders. Hoong Wei En is responsible for heading up the team and is specialised in corporate financing, real estate financing and foreign IPOs. Former co-head Hong Yun Chang retired from the firm in December 2024.Practice head(s):
Hoong Wei En
Work highlights
Tay & Partners > Firm Profile
Tay & Partners is a well-established, award-winning full service commercial law firm located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. We serve the legal needs of a wide portfolio of clients both local and multinational across a broad spectrum of industry sectors.
Our comprehensive range of legal services is a testament to our skill set and the strong legal foundation upon which this firm is built. These qualities in addition to flexibility, responsiveness and personal rapport are hallmarks of this establishment.
When it comes to advocacy and counsel, our philosophy is to be critically responsive and attuned to the needs of our clients in an ever-changing, globalised environment. We respond to our clients’ needs through collaborating closely and being completely committed to exploring every facet of a problem to find the best solution.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Arbitration; Banking Litigation/Insolvency; Corporate/Commercial Dispute Resolution; Employment and Industrial Relations | Leonard Yeoh | [email protected] | |
| Arbitration; Banking Litigation/Insolvency; Corporate/Commercial Dispute Resolution | Cheah Soo Chuan | [email protected] | |
| Corporate & Commercial Advisory; M&A; Equity Capital Markets | Wong Mei Ying | [email protected] | |
| Intellectual Property; Data Protection; Franchising; Technology, Multimedia and Telecommunications (TMT) | Lee Lin Li | [email protected] |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Soo Chuan Cheah | Soo Chuan specialises in corporate and commercial dispute resolution. He has worked… | View Profile |
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Ms Lin Li Lee | Partner and Head of Intellectual Property, Data Protection, Franchising and Technology, Media… | View Profile |
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Ms Mei Ying Wong | Mei Ying is a partner in our corporate practice group with focus… | View Profile |
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Mr Leonard Yeoh | Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, Employment and Industrial Relations. He specialises… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 18Languages
English Malay ChineseMemberships
American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM_ Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA) International Trade Mark Association (INTA) Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA) Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MICCI) Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) Malaysian Australia Business Chamber (MABC) Chinese Chamber of Commerce (KLSCCCI) Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)Other
Contacts : Leonard Yeoh ([email protected]) Contacts : Lee Lin Li ([email protected]) Contacts : Cheah Soo Chuan ([email protected])- Intellectual property
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