Welcome to Christopher & Lee Ong
Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO) is distinguished by its extensive range of legal services and outstanding client representation. Boasting a team of over 120 lawyers, with many recognised as leaders in their respective fields, CLO is unwavering in its commitment to high standards of legal excellence.
At CLO, we eschew traditional legal advisory roles, positioning ourselves as strategic partners dedicated to crafting innovative solutions that propel your business forward. Our deep-seated presence in Malaysia empowers us to offer a comprehensive array of services meticulously designed to address complex legal challenges with precision.
Our lawyers combine local market expertise with international best practices, enabling us to deliver results-oriented advice to expertly navigate the intricacies of the Malaysian legal landscape.
As a member of the Rajah & Tann Asia network, CLO has a significant regional footprint in Southeast Asia. This strategic affiliation enables us to offer integrated, one-stop solutions and ensures the seamless delivery of cross-border legal services, optimising outcomes for our clients across multiple jurisdictions
Latest Viewpoints
Revised Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Installation for Self-Consumption in Peninsular Malaysia
Following the market’s reaction to the rising costs of compliance with the requirements under the initial Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Installation for Self-Consumption in Peninsular Malaysia issued on 1 January 2025, the Energy Commission has recently published the revised Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Installation for Self-Consumption in Peninsular Malaysia (“Updated Guidelines”) on 27 March 2025.
This update highlights the key changes introduced by the Updated Guidelines, including the introduction of additional exemptions from the requirement to install a battery energy storage system, and amendments to the threshold and quantum of the standby charge for solar photovoltaic system installations.
Urgent Feedback Required by MyCC from Digital Economy Participants
The Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC”) has, in early March 2025, published an Interim Report on the Market Review of the Digital Economy Ecosystem (“Interim Report”) following its latest market review exercise on the digital economy ecosystem in Malaysia. MyCC deep dived into the following four sub-sectors in the Interim Report:
Regional Shipping Update 2H 2024
The second half of 2024 saw much activity in the shipping and international trade industry.
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