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Dear Esteemed Legal Professionals,   As I navigate the bustling corridors of Legal Connections LinkedIn in Malaysia, I can't help but feel a weight on my heart amidst the clamour of excessive self-promotion and humble brags.   In our quest for recognition and advancement, it's easy to get swept up in the allure of showcasing our successes without acknowledging the trials and tribulations that paved the way. Yet, behind every polished profile lies a story of perseverance, sacrifice, and, at times, vulnerability.   Let's pause for a moment to honour the authenticity and humanity within our community. Let's recognize that true connection and camaraderie are forged not through boastful posts, but through genuine empathy, understanding, and mutual respect.   In a profession built upon principles of justice and integrity, let us lead by example. Let's elevate the conversation, championing humility, and empathy as we navigate the complexities of our legal landscape together.   Here's to fostering a culture of authenticity and camaraderie on Legal LinkedIn in Malaysia – one heartfelt post at a time. #AuthenticityMatters #LegalCommunity #HumilityInSuccess #GenuineConnections #MalaysianLaw #LinkedInReflections Regards, Azehan Azli

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“You are the first lawyer I met who crack jokes during a meeting.” 👻 Yes, I tend to take spontaneous #dadjokes break whenever I’m in meetings with clients. 🏃🏻I don’t run the conventional meetings where we sprint through all the serious matters. Sometimes, I’ll stop and crack a short joke to take away the tension in a meeting. 👥 Some like it, but some just want to get into the serious business. 💡 But why? 🔮 As an ex-lecturer, I always had an eye for restlessness and loss of focus. If your audience has lost his / her focus, why bother continuing? Then, my jokes come handy. More often than not, my jokes revolve around the topics we are discussing. As such, no ‘derailment’ from the serious business. 🤭 Sometimes, a little laughter in the conference room does bring both parties closer together. 👉🏻 What about you? Are you the “Serious” #Batman type or the “Why So Serious?” #Joker type in a meeting? 📸: Fish Yeoh Sin Yee / Choobub Creatives __________ ✨ Hello! I’m Andros Lim, a Corporate & Commercial lawyer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I advise companies and businesses on transactional and regulatory compliance matters. #corporatelawyer #malaysianlawyer #malaysianlaw

On 26.3.2024, the Federal Court allowed the following leave questions which relate to the doctrine of consideration: - (i)           Where it is alleged that there was no consideration for the agreement between the parties, is consideration to be proved only within the four corners of the said agreement or can the same be proved by extrinsic evidence?   (ii)        Whether the practical benefit test, as laid down in Williams v Roffey Bros and Nichollas (Contractors) Ltd (1991) 1 QB 1, is good law?   These questions would examine the approach in determining consideration and the application of the practical benefit test in the context of a variation agreement.   I was fortunate to assist Mr. Porres Royan, Dato’ Prem Ramachandran and Shaarvin Raaj Selva Kumar in the application for leave to appeal in the Federal Court. The reported judgment of the Court of Appeal’s decision can be seen from Port Kelang Authority v Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd (2024) 1 MLJ 252, CA. 

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I’m delighted to share that I was chosen to present in the 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮, organized by the South East Asian Human Rights Studies Network (SEAHRN) at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia, from August 13-14, 2024. My Supervised Legal Research (SLR) and Thesis entitled, "𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀" was accepted as part of the presenters during this conference. However, the costs of my participation is quite huge, such as registration fee, flight tickets, and accommodation. I’m humbly requesting any financial support to help me defray my participation in this conference. Please DM me and I will share my bank details or GCash or any mode available. This is my first time presenting a paper in an academic conference, more so on a topic I am passionate about and an international platform. Thank you and I look forward to your kind support!🙏 #conference #humanrights #southeastasia #ASEAN #law #peace #conflict #justice #research #courts #thesis #internationallaw

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Will my counsellor tell my boss about what we have discussed in the counselling session?   As a workplace counsellor in Top Glove, many have asked me above concern, and it did sounds like a valid concern as the counsellor himself is an employee of the company too. But the truth tells otherwise.   In Malaysia, counselors undergo extensive training before being registered with the Board of Counsellors Malaysia (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia). One of the most important aspects of this training is counselor #ethics, which emphasizes protecting client #confidentiality.   There may be rare situations where disclosure is necessary, but this will always be discussed with you beforehand and will only be done with your consent and for your benefit.   Building trust with your counsellor takes time. If you have any concerns about confidentiality, please feel free to discuss them openly. A professional counsellor will always prioritize your well-being, even if it means referring you to another counsellor. Did you know? There is a portal where you can check some basic information about your counsellor: https://lnkd.in/gQJm2FiU #workplacecounselling #corporatecounsellor #professionalcounselling

We recently attended a hearing for a third-party discovery application. The day kicked off with a four-hour drive at 4.30 am to Johor Bahru, followed by a four-hour hearing packed with many, many documents. The application was based on Order 24, Rule 7A and 8 of the Rules of Court 2012. In simple terms, to get documents through discovery, you have to prove they're both necessary and relevant to the case at hand. The decision in Billion Prima Sdn Bhd & Anor v Nutech Co Ltd & Anor [2017] 1 CLJ 179 lays out the criteria, namely that the documents sought to be discovered must be: 1️⃣ Specified with reasonable precision; 2️⃣ Relevant to issues likely to arise at trial; 3️⃣ Likely in the possession, custody or power of the 3rd party; 4️⃣ Necessary for fair proceedings or cost-saving; 5️⃣ Not privileged; and 6️⃣ Served in compliance with rules of service. During the hearing, the third party's lawyers brought up an interesting rebuttal about the difference between "necessity" and "relevance”, arguing that the Applicant was conflating the two. They referred to a Singaporean High Court judgment, Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG v Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Other Applications [2004] SGHC 155. "An assertion that the documents are relevant will not be good enough. Equally, an assertion that the documents are necessary because they are relevant will not be enough. Obviously, if a document is not relevant, it cannot be necessary for disposing of the cause or matter. On the other hand, documents may be relevant to a case without being necessary to it. The word used in O 24 r 7 is 'necessary' and not 'desirable' or 'relevant'. It is the common experience of lawyers and the court that often many documents are produced because they are relevant, but only very few of them are of use." The gist was that just because a document is relevant doesn't mean it's necessary. Though, it’s worth noting that the cited case is Singaporean & deals with pre-action discovery, wherein ‘relevance’ is held to more stringent standards as opposed to in a third-party discovery. The pool of what is deemed relevant is much larger in the latter. Still, felt the distinction was important. #BackToBasics #RulesofCourt

In the ever-evolving world of corporate law, in-house counsel once seemed overshadowed by high-profile litigation cases and corporate projects. However, over the past 15 years, this perception has shifted. Globalization has transformed career paths, elevating legal teams from reporting under other supporting functions such as HR or Finance to CEOs. In this dynamic landscape, in-house lawyers must add value to their companies or risk losing their independence. Showing businesses the capability to be trusted advisors instead of firefighters or showstoppers, and providing creative solutions without compromising compliance are essential. In my 25-year career journey in the legal profession, mostly as in-house counsel, as Country Counsel of Procter & Gamble Indonesia (2005-2008), Country Legal Head Mondelēz International Indonesia (2008-20011), dan Director Legal Affairs Microsoft Indonesia (2012-2019), Senior Legal Advisor to CEO of PT. Indosat Tbk (2019-2020) and currently as General Counsel of PT. Sigma Cipta Caraka (Telkomsigma), I learned from my own experiences the importance of applying the Six Rules of: Can-do Attitude be Crazy (Innovative) Action Adaptability Priority Setting Team Player to prove how in-house counsel can contribute and add value. I call these rules as CAPT.ain Rules because a captain is always leading, and I always follow these rules as my guide. Now, I share this with a wider community of in-house counsels through an article that I wrote for Hukumonline. com Hukumonline.com., tips to reach the top of career. https://lnkd.in/gtjZUtaA Amrie Hakim Jan Ramos Pandia #inhousecounsel #inhouselaywer #corporatecounsel #transformation #career