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
News Alert: Issuance of New Guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Protection by Design, and Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
The Personal Data Protection Department (or Jabatan Perlindungan Data Peribadi) has just released the second tranche of the Personal Data Protection Guidelines under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), namely the: (i) Data Protection Impact Assessment Guideline; (ii) Data Protection by Design Guideline; and (iii) Automated Decision-Making and Profiling Guideline (collectively, the “Guidelines”) on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Federal Court Affirms: Minority Oppression Claim Fails When Breach of Shareholders’ Agreement Is a Private Matter
In the recent case of ISM Sendirian Berhad v Queensway Nominees (Asing) Sdn Bhd & Ors [Federal Court Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-9-03/2025(W)], the Malaysian Federal Court clarified that a claim for minority oppression under section 181 of the Companies Act 1965 (now section 346 of the Companies Act 2016) cannot be sustained where the underlying dispute concerns a breach of a shareholders’ agreement that does not relate to the affairs of the company.
Regional Round-Up: Malaysia Q1 2026
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Malaysia.
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