English-speaking lawyers in Malaysia

English is widely used in Malaysian law, which rests on common law roots. That makes English-speaking lawyers in Malaysia easy to work with for expats, retirees on the MM2H programme and foreign companies with regional offices.

Common matters include property purchases subject to state consent for foreigners, company incorporation with SSM, employment contracts and work passes, divorce and custody in the civil courts, and debt recovery. Advocates and solicitors in Peninsular Malaysia are admitted to the Malaysian Bar, while Sabah and Sarawak have their own bodies, and the Bar Council's directory lists practising certificates. Superior court proceedings often run in English, though the national language is used widely at lower levels. Islamic family matters for Muslims go to the Syariah courts.

Conveyancing fees follow a set scale, while other work is priced by agreement. English-speaking lawyers in Malaysia concentrate in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru. Ask English-speaking lawyers in Malaysia for a written fee quote. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.