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What We Do
Our Legal Services Malaysia
At Siva Nada & Associates, we provide trusted legal services Malaysia, serving clients in Kuala Lumpur and the Lembah Klang region. Our seasoned attorneys deliver unparalleled care, fostering a strong client bond while ensuring justice and peace of mind through their mastery of the law.
Litigation Litigation
We engage in contentious and non-contentious litigation matters and handle appellate matters in the High Court and handle appeals in the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. In addition, thereto we handle contentious and non-contentious litigation matters in the Sessions Court and the Magistrate courts. We appear for litigation matters in Employment / Industrial Relation matters in the Industrial Court and the Labour Court.
Adjudication Adjudication
The Founder is an Adjudicator and has appeared as an Adjudicator in several cases involving construction matters. In addition, thereto he also represents the litigants in the adjudication cases before an Adjudicator.
Arbitration Arbitration
The Founder also appears in Arbitration cases where he represents the litigants in the arbitration matters before an Arbitrator(s).
Mediation Mediation
The Founder is a Mediator and is eligible to act as a Mediator involving disputes between parties. In addition, we also act for parties in a dispute before a Mediator.
Consultancy and Corporate Advisory Consultancy and Corporate Advisory
We provide legal advisory support to our clients in compliance with the various statutes particularly the Companies Act on restructuring of companies, mergers and acquisitions, shareholders agreements, consultation on liquidation, judicial management or insolvency. We also provide corporate advisory for Directors, managers and employees in various legal matters and provide advice on the preparation of documentation relating to general and commercial matters.
Areas Of
Practice
Siva Nada & Associates prides itself on offering comprehensive legal services across a spectrum of crucial areas. Our firm understands the intricate dynamics and complexities within each domain, providing tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. From navigating the delicate nuances of Family Law to safeguarding corporate interests in the realm of Contract/Commercial Law, we offer adept guidance and steadfast representation.
With a keen focus on delivering excellence, we adeptly handle matters ranging from Construction disputes to Employment issues with precision and dedication. At Siva Nada & Associates, we are not just legal practitioners; we are trusted allies, dedicated to navigating the legal landscape with integrity, proficiency, and compassion.
Family Law
The principal Act which deals with marriage and divorce matters, including custody of children, maintenance, ancillary reliefs, is the Law Reform (Marriages and Divorces) Act 1976, and domestic violence under the Domestic Violence Act 1994. The other statutes governing non-Muslim family life in Malaysia are Married Woman and Children (Maintenance) Act 1950, the Guardianship of Infants, the Child Act 2001 and the Legitimacy Act 1961.
Contract / Commercial Law
The Law of Contract is found mainly in written law and unwritten law. The written law is reflected in the Contracts Act 1950, the Specific Relief Act 1950, the Civil Law Act 1956, and the Government Contract Act 1949 and several specific statutes. The Contracts Act 1950, which inter alia deals with contract agreements, guarantees, indemnities, has been and remains one of the main sources of the law of contract.
Construction
Construction law, which is premised mainly on contractual principles emanating from the Contracts Act 1950, deals directly and indirectly with all aspects of the construction industry. Construction law is also governed by the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) and is often referred to as Building Law and Engineering Law.
Employment Law
Employment relationship, which is a contractual relationship between an employer and the worker, is the basis of Employment Law. It is governed by the Industrial Relations Act 1967, the Employment Act 1955 and the Trade Union Act 1959. The other key statutes affecting employment matters are the EPF Act 1991, the Employment Social Security Act 1969 and the Employment Insurance Systems Act 2017.
Corporate Law
Corporate law essentially deals with companies and their formation and operations and covers areas such as mergers and acquisitions; due diligence; corporate governance which deals with how a company is managed and regulated; shareholders rights; minorities protection; corporate restructuring and liquidation/winding up under the Companies Act 2016.
Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy may generally be defined as the inability of the debtor to pay their debts resulting in the compulsory administration of the person's estate as ordered by the Court. In October 2017 the Insolvency Act 1967 came into effect, injecting new impetus into the bankruptcy climate by highlighting the importance of the rehabilitation of the debtor.
Tort Law: Negligence, Nuisance, Defamation, Conspiracy, and More
The law of tort is a civil wrong other than a breach of contract which gives rise to an action for damages. It covers Negligence, Negligent Misstatement, Nuisance, Defamation, Conspiracy to Injure, Breach of Confidence, Assault and Battery, Conversion, Trespass to Land, Trespass to Goods, and the tort of inducing a breach of contract.
Criminal Law
The ambit of Criminal law, governed by the Criminal Procedure Code, covers offences under the Penal Code, drug offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, money laundering offences under AMLATFPUAA 2001 and corruption offences under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
Judicial Review
Judicial Review plays an important role in the constitutional framework in maintaining a balance between public decision-making and individual rights. It essentially concerns applications of judicial review of decisions of public bodies which affect the rights of individuals.
Wills and Probate Actions
The main laws encompassing Wills and Intestacy are the Wills Act 1959, the Probate and Administration Act 1959, the Small Estates Distribution Act 1955, the Distribution Act 1958 and the Civil Law Act 1956. The area also comes within the ambit of the Trustees Act 1967 and the Public Trust Cooperation Act 1995.
Insolvency
Insolvency refers to an individual person's inability to pay under the Insolvency Act 1967, or a body corporate's inability to pay under the Companies Act 2016. Corporate rescue mechanisms such as Judicial Management and Corporate Voluntary Arrangement have been introduced to assist financially strapped companies.
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