ADVOCATES & SO​LICITORS

khalif isaac​ lee

Registered Trademark, Patent and Industrial Design Agent

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OUR PARTNERS

LLB (Hons) London, CLP

JEREMY KHALIF LEE PH​ENG YAU

Jeremy is a partner of the Firm.   

Jeremy obtained his Law degree in 2003. He then read for the CLP. At the same time, Jeremy worked as a law lecturer and tutor in Advance Tertiary College, Kuala Lumpur and was a guest lecturer at Lingnan University, Hong Kong and Intech Training Centre, Singapore.   

Jeremy obtained his CLP in 2004. Jeremy then undertook pupillage and became a lawyer in 2005. From then until 2018, he did both solicitor and advocacy work in Court, independently as well as in collaboration with other lawyers. He was also an independent consultant for the e-Kehakiman System Phase 2 project.    

In 2018, Jeremy ceased practice to become a corporate affairs and investment strategy consultant for 2 public listed companies. In 2021, at the insistence of his long-time friend and now partner, Mr Isaac Lee Seng Eng, Jeremy resumed practice as a lawyer.     

Jeremy’s work now mainly revolves around advising on litigation and corporate strategy and doing advocacy work in Court. He works very closely with an excellent solicitor, Ms Olivia Lee Yee Teng, who is a partner of the Firm.

ISAAC LEE SENG ENG

LLB (Hons) Birmingham, CLP

Isaac Lee is currently the Managing Partner of the Firm. He has obtained his LLB (Hons) from the University of Birmingham in 2003 and Certificate of Legal Practice in 2004. He was admitted as an Advocates & Solicitors in the High Court of Malaya on 16th September 2005. Upon admission to the Bar, Isaac was retained by one of the Malaysia long-standing and wellestablished law firm, Messrs Shook Lin & Bok. Thereat, his practice was diversified into 2 distinct areas of practice namely: Banking Litigation, and Intellectual Property (“IP”) and Information and Communication Technology (“ICT”). In 2011, he joined Messrs Wong as a partner to start up a branch office in Empire Subang. Since 2011, he has been involved in real estate property and financing and corporate law. In 2013, Kelvin Ng Chun Yee and him took over the office in Empire Subang and continue practice under the name and style of VIN & ISAAC LEE. In 2011, Isaac heads the Real Estate Property division in Messrs Wong. In 2013, he continues to head the Real Estate Property division in Vin & Isaac Lee. He handles sales and purchase transactions for residential, industrial and commercial properties. In connection thereof, he also handles property financing documentation work for numerous local and foreign banks He has handle private client transaction as well as multi-million real estate property transaction for companies, one of which was a involves an approximate value of Ringgit Malaysia 60 million. He also handles complicated property transactions and in more a few occasion had assisted client to commence court proceedings against the Registrar of Titles for Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (KL Land Office) in which he had obtained judgement against in favour of his client. He has also been providing consultation and advisory work from the very early infant stage to property developers for a commercial project and a residential condominium project. Commencing from January 2015, Isaac has been appointed on a non-full time basis as Chief Legal Officer for a developer to oversee the legal department in respect of a new development on SOHO and commercial building project known as LD LEGENDA with the gross development value of RM 300 million. The Edge (May 2-8th 2016 publication) reported on this project which includes reporting him representing the developer to negotiate with Tianjin Engineering & Construction Corporation (TECC), a China state-owned company on formation of a joint venture company in Malaysia in 2015. He and his team has more than 12 years’ experience in handling loan documentations and had advised numerous financier and banks on loan release in hundreds of loan releases including acting for Public Bank Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad, UOB Bank (M) Berhad, Standard Chartered Bank Berhad, RHB Bank Berhad and Hong Leong Bank Berhad. Therefore, he and his teams are able and capable in handling bank/financier’s loan documentation and release of loan.

  • He frequently gives talks and seminars to numerous real estate agencies. He is a part-time lecturer for the law subject for the courses on examination for qualification as real estate agent. Further, he also deals with tenancy and commercial leases and issues and disputes relating to the same. He also handles execution proceedings such as distress action, writ of seizure and sales, writ of possession, including complicated ones. In one complicated occasion, the Court granted and procure assistance of more than 4 policemen to be on site for the execution in which the Magistrate personally appeared to carry out the execution, in place of the bailiff. In the area of intellectual property, Isaac is a registered trade mark, patent and industrial designs agent. Since 2005, he has been working with clients, IP agents and law firms across the globe from New York, London, Dubai, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, just to name a few. He has also handled numerous intellectual property portfolios from small enterprises to public listed group companies. Isaac’s work involved prosecution of trade mark, industrial design and patent applications, advisory on protection of all aspects of intellectual property rights, litigation on infringement and passing-off, enforcement and intellectual property due diligence. In addition, Isaac also handles licensing and franchise work and had assisted foreign business entities from Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as from Malaysia, in establishing their businesses under licensing/franchise system in Malaysia. Since 2013, he also represents a Sweden Engineering company in drafting and negotiating the sales and licensing of intellectual property rights in respect of electric vehicles sharing program which is under two government ministries agenda. Commencing from 2013, Isaac has also been advising a virtual mobile network operator, a telecommunication company which is affiliated to Virgin Mobile MEA that offers prepaid mobile phone services in Malaysia. He has drafted terms and conditions for launching of the new mobile phone services; advised the Board of Directors and worked with the appointed silver circle law firm in United Kingdom; lodging complaints under anti-competition laws with Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission. In 2020, he represented the vendor, the purchaser and the vendor’s financier in a sale and purchase transaction in commencing an action against the Land Office/Registry of Kuala Lumpur and has successfully obtained an order against the Land Office/Registry
SYAZWANI MOHD ZAWAWI

LLB (Hons) IIUM

Syazwani read in the chambers of Mr. B. Balakumar at Messrs. Azim Tunku Farik & Wong. Following her admission as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 15 July 2011, she was retained by the firm, where she practiced until April 2012. She then joined Messrs. Scivetti & Associates, where she gained extensive experience in criminal litigation and advisory work, remaining with the firm until January 2023. 

She later assumed a legal role at Petronas before joining Messrs. T.S. Hariharan & Partners. In August 2024, she became part of Khalif Isaac Lee. Her practice covers a wide range of criminal matters, including financial crimes, corruption, abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, money laundering, extradition, organized crime, security offenses, and preventive detention. She also advises corporate entities on compliance strategies and the management of potential criminal liabilities.

LEE YEE TENG, O​LIVIA

LLB (Hons) London, CLP

Olivia Lee was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2015. She brings to the firm a wealth of experience across both private practice and in-house roles, with a focus on litigation, corporate advisory, and legal compliance.    

Prior to joining the firm in May 2023, Olivia served as Legal Counsel at one public listed company and later as Legal and Compliance Officer at another, where she advised on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. She was responsible for providing strategic legal guidance to Boards of Directors and senior management, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing corporate exercises, and overseeing litigation in coordination with external solicitors and regulatory bodies.    

Earlier in her career, Olivia built a solid foundation in dispute resolution through her work in legal practice. She has represented clients across all stages of litigation, including trial and appellate proceedings.    

Olivia is fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and Cantonese, which allows her to communicate effectively with a diverse range of clients.

KENNY HO KOK KEONG

LLB (Hons) Liverpool, CLP

Kenny is a graduate of University of South Australia with Bachelor of Management (Marketing). He further his studies in University of Liverpool, UK with an LLB (Hons) degree in 2015. Having completed his Certificate of Legal Practice in year 2016, he was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2017 after completing his pupillage under the tutelage at Messrs Daljeet S Sachdev & Co. Upon his admission to the Malaysian Bar, he began his practice in Messrs. Daljeet S Sachdev & Co as an Associate. Thereafter, he embarked his legal career as a Partner with Messrs Daljeet S Sachdev & Co. He then joined Messrs. W. M. Ang & Co. as a Partner in 2022. Subsequently, he was admitted as a Partner in Messrs. Khalif Isaac Lee in August 2023. He is primarily involved in litigation matters including insurance related matters, tortious matters, medico-legal issues, family matters, debt recovery and conveyancing.

YEAP TSAI SHIANG, TERRENCE

LLB (Hons) Liverpool, CLP

Terrence is a graduate of the University of Liverpool, UK with an LLB (Hons) degree in 2015. He was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2017 after completing his pupillage under the tutelage of Datuk Ringo Low. Upon his admission to the Malaysian Bar, he began his practice at Messrs. Ringo Low & Associates as an Associate. Thereafter, he joined Messrs. Vin & Isaac Lee in 2020 as an Associate and was promoted to a Senior Legal Associate in 2021. He then joined Messrs. W. M. Ang & Co. as a Partner in 2022. Subsequently, he was then admitted as a Partner in Messrs. Khalif Isaac Lee in August 2023. He is primarily involved in dispute resolution and litigation comprising of contractual, tortious, commercial, construction, land and tenancy disputes, employment and labour related disputes, construction adjudication under the Construction and Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012, arbitration, debt recovery, strata management disputes, insolvency, banking and finance, defamation, debt recovery, insolvency and administrative law. Terrence is known for his commitment to his clients and his ability to provide effective solutions. He is accommodating and determined in his approach, ensuring that clients receive the best possible legal advice and representation.

Notable Cases

  • Bitutech Sdn Bhd v Mohd Ishkandar bin Mohamed Yunus & Anor [2017] MLJU 1175 (High Court) 
  • Bitutech Sdn Bhd v Mohd Ishkandar bin Mohamed Yunus & Anor [2017] MLJU 1860 (High Court) 
  • Wong Kian Wah v Ng Kien Boon [2018] MLJU 989 (Court of Appeal) 
  • Ideal Advantage Sdn Bhd v Perbadanan Pengurusan Palm Spring @ Damansara and another appeal [2019] MLJU 624 (Court of Appeal) 
  •  JDI Builtech (M) Sdn. Bhd. v Doka Formwork Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. [2020] MLJU 1406 (High Court) 
  •  Jaks Sdn Bhd v Zeta Letrik Sdn Bhd [2021] MLJU 1825 (High Court) 
  • Pustaka Yakin Pelajar Sdn Bhd & Anor v Penerbitan Inspirasi Sdn Bhd [2022] MLJU 1896 (High Court) 
  • Penerbitan Inspirasi Sdn Bhd v Pustaka Yakin Pelajar Sdn Bhd & Anor [2022] MLJU 2428 (High Court)

Areas of Practice

  • COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE
    • Incorporation of Companies
    • Merger & Acquisition
    • Shareholders Agreement
    • Share Sale Agreement
    • Joint Venture
    • Construction Contracts
  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
    • Sale and Purchase Agreements
    • Property Loan Documentation
    • Leases and Tenancies
    • Joint Venture Agreements
  • DISPUTE RESOLUTION
    • Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Company Law
    • Commercial Law
    • Construction Law
    • Debt Recovery
    • General Litigation
    • Real Property
    • Shipping Law
    • Winding Up
  • FAMILY & ESTATE
    • Matrimonial Proceedings
    • Grant of Probate
    • Letters of Administration
    • Will & Trust
  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    • Trademarks
    • Industrial Designs
    • Patents
    • Copyrights
    • Domain Names
    • Licensing & Franchise
    • Litigation, Prosecution of Registration, Advisory on Protection and Enforcement
    • Information Technology and Telecommunication
  • CRIMINAL LAW
    • Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking
    • Financial Crimes
    • Criminal Breach of Trust
    • Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
    • Anti-Money Laundering
    • Fraud and Cheating
    • Corporate Governance Violations
    • Preventive Detention Offences
    • Organized Crimes
    • Cyber and Internet Crimes
    • General Offences
    • Extradition Cases
    • Environmental Offences
    • Security Offences
    • Human Trafficking Offences
    • Traffic Offences
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Kuala Lumpur Office

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KUALA LUMPUR

E-30-01, Menara Suezcap 2,
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No. 2, Jalan Kerinchi, Gerbang Kerinchi Lestari,
59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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