English-speaking lawyers in Kuala Lumpur

English-speaking lawyers in Kuala Lumpur are easy to find, because Malaysian law grew from English common law and English is widely used in practice. The capital attracts regional headquarters, retirees on long stay visas and a large number of students.

Expats in Kuala Lumpur often ask about the Malaysia My Second Home programme, employment passes and dependant visas. Foreign buyers face minimum purchase prices that vary by state, plus approval steps for property. Investors set up a Sdn Bhd company and need shareholder agreements. Family matters can be complex, since Muslims fall under Syariah courts while civil courts handle other residents.

Advocates and solicitors in Peninsular Malaysia are members of the Malaysian Bar, and the Bar Council publishes a lawyer directory. Proceedings may be in Bahasa Malaysia or English depending on the court, so ask your lawyer which applies to your case. Conveyancing fees in Kuala Lumpur follow a set scale, while litigation is often hourly. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.