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 150 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
Court of Appeal Rules on Piercing Corporate Veil in Employment Disputes – Paradigm Shift in the Powers of the Industrial Court?
The Court of Appeal in the recent case of Hubline Berhad v. Intan Wazlin Ab Wahab & Ors & Another Appeal [2025] 10 CLJ 761 considered whether third parties, such as related or parent companies, can be made liable for unfair termination claims in the Industrial Court, notwithstanding that they are not the employers of the dismissed individual, on the basis that the actual employers have become insolvent or have no assets.
Judicial Management in Malaysia: Court of Appeal Clarifies that Unsecured Creditors Have No Right to Intervene
The Court of Appeal in Desa Tiasa Sdn Bhd v CME Group Bhd & Anor [2025] MLJU 4345 has clarified an important point of law on the standing of unsecured creditors in judicial management proceedings.
The Seven “Deadly Sins” of OSHA Compliance – Why Most Prosecutions are Self-Inflicted
This Update sets out the seven most common “deadly sins” of Occupational Safety and Health Act compliance seen repeatedly in practice.
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