“Destiny is not a matter of chance, but rather a choice.” ~ William Jennings Bryan

Who We Are

| The Band of Lawyers |

The Firm was established by Mr. William Foo Hiap Siong since year 2010 as a flagship boutique law firm under a unique office establishment. To Mr William, managing a law firm is an art that requires an insight developed through time and experience for it to shine. The result is however rewarding as the Firm has been achieving unprecedented positive results worth celebrating in each litigation segment.

Our approach to the Law is pragmatic rather than theoretical. We often endeavour to overcome technical difficulties while meeting our clients’ objectives. Despite facing the infamous COVID-19 pandemic where most business entities are ground to a halt, our business runs without fail with the support of IT advancement to ensure no interruption in our clients’ ongoing legal affairs.

Law is not difficult at all. We find that it is approachable, and we can decipher the legal jargon and simplify it to your understandings. Come and meet us if you think Law is difficult to comprehend. We shall explain it to your satisfaction.

Next, we always adopt a reasonable and logical approach whilst resolving matters on behalf of our clients. Most importantly, we believe that winning is not about everything, but resolving problems for you is definitely our ultimate goal.

We are passionate about cases involving public interest, class actions, constitutional issues, improvement and / recommendations on legislation, constructions, family, commercial, civil liberties and commercial disputes, and niche areas of Law.

We firmly believe that outstanding advocacy can be achieved without compromising ethical values. We place utmost attention on our clients’ legal affairs and needs. In short, we are the advocate to get the jobs done.

What We Do

| Professional Services in Different Variant of Law |

We offer comprehensive professional legal services from general litigation, conveyancing, corporate merger and acquisition to every aspect of our clientele. A comprehensive dispute resolution department is formed under different divisions depending on each case’s expectation and level of expertise. The ﬁrm provides impeccable services to convert complex and complicated business problems or disputes into practical and realistic solutions.

If you are looking for lawyers who can assist you in the technical and non-technical aspects of corporate, commercial, civil, construction, probate, family, we are here for you.

The areas of practise are, inter-alia:

Constructions, Adjudication, Alternate Dispute Resolution

Contractual Disputes

Corporate Exercise / Restructuring

Recoveries and Execution of Judgments

Criminal Law

Merger and Acquisition

Corporate and Shareholders Disputes

Intellectual Properties

Franchise Disputes

What We Believe

| Integrity, Trust and Believe |

D espite the existence of grey areas in Law, one needs to see that the risk of uncertainties does not always avail you a defence. The Law is in fact strict and rigorous to preserve integrity. This aligns with our ﬁrm’s belief that we always uphold the term “integrity” without a shadow of doubt. Integrity is a quality of fairness that our ﬁrm aspires to achieve, and it is a moral principle that we all admire and to preserve not only in our work but in our life as well.

Our lawyers are passionate and tenacious in seeking opportunities and solutions for every client instead of giving up halfway when one approach does not work. At Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co., every associate is armed with extensive analytical and advocacy skills to litigate. They are always well-prepared to maintain professionalism within the legal fraternity.

We strive to do our best for our clients, but remember this, “I am a lawyer, not a magician” as we cannot perform miracles and magic. Trust us that you are in good hands.

Our Team

| The Team |

Foo Hiap Siong, William
Founder, Managing Partner

Chua Chia Ying, Pinko
Senior Associate

Chang Mun Ching, Yukie
Associate

Goh Chiau Wee, Priscilla
Senior Associate

Kiong Sze Min, Bernard
Associate

Khoo May Yee, Amely
Senior Associate

Loi Shu Ting, Jestine
Associate

Siow Yoong Kei
Associate

Wee Ter Niss, Toniss
Associate

Cheong Yin Mui, Agnes
Finance Manager

Ng Wei Kiat, Jack
IT Manager

‘ Despite having grey areas, it doesn’t mean you have to take it as a defence by ignoring the risks of uncertainty.’

Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co

Contact Us

| How to Reach Us? |

Address: No.38A1-2F, Shamelin Business Centre, Jalan 4/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: + 6 03 9105 6388

Fax: + 6 03 9105 6388

Foo Hiap Siong, William

Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

Founder, Managing Partner

William Foo graduated from the University of London, (Hons) external. He was admitted to the Bar in year 2007.

The existence of a strategist is of paramount importance to win any warfare. Mr. William Foo has gained his experience through a very unorthodox and premium league of the Legal Profession. With his unorthodox mindset and his war strategies in mind together with his risk management background, he assisted many corporate entities and high-ranking individuals be it in the corporate world or associations to plan for their wealth and interest. His talent, inter-alia to ensure his clientele’s assets are duly protected. Due to his freedom fighter spirit, he is not bound by any restriction which allows him to focus and work towards any projects assigned by his clients. The firm has grown significantly throughout the years where he leads a team of legal strategists to handle contentious disputes faced by clients. Mr. Foo and his team are the mercenaries to get the jobs done.

Chua Chia Ying, Pinko

Senior Associate, High Court of Malaya

Ms. Chua Chia Ying, Pinko is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Civil Litigation Department. She graduated with a LL.B (Hons) from Multimedia University (MMU). She embarked on her pupillage by reading in the chamber of Mr. Ting Kong Hock of Messrs Othman Hashim & Co, where she gained extensive legal exposure particularly in the field of General Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Thereafter she was retained as an Associate after being admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in June 2016.

Ms. Chua took a leap of faith and joined Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co in 2017. Over the years, Ms. Chua has acquired vast knowledge and experience and she handles a wide array of civil litigation matters. Ms. Chua regularly advises and represents various individual clients and body of corporates in a wide area of dispute resolution and that includes matters relating to commercial and contractual disputes, complex shareholders’ disputes, directorial disputes and misconducts, defamation actions, trust disputes and property related claims.

Ms. Chua is a strong believer of “Law of Attraction” – be the energy you want to attract. She believes that a positive attitude will go a long way in determining your success, your recognition and your enjoyment of being a lawyer.

Chang Mun Ching, Yukie

Associate, High Court of Malaya

Ms. Chang Mun Ching graduated with a Bachelor of Law Second Class Honours from the University of London (External Programme) and has obtained her Certificate in Legal Practice.

She joined our firm in year 2016. She chambered in Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co. under the guidance and supervision of her Master, Mr. Foo Hiap Siong and subsequently joined as a legal associate.

Throughout her studies and working experiences in legal firms, she has been exposed practice in conveyancing related matters and a wide range of civil litigation including debt recovery, matrimonial disputes, breach of contract and probate matter. Ms. Chang is part of the team member of the dispute resolution department.

Goh Chiau Wee, Priscilla

Senior Associate, High Court of Malaya

Ms. Goh Chiau Wee, Priscilla graduated from the University of Liverpool, the United Kingdom in 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws LL.B (Hons) Second Upper. She then completed her pupillage under the guidance of Mr. Foo Hiap Siong, William and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in March, 2018.

She then continued her practice in Foo Hiap Siong & Co and was assigned to conduct and handle appellate matters in High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court under the supervision of Mr. Foo Hiap Siong. She has great analytical skills and strong English literature. Hence, general litigation would be her forte in practice. The class of clients under her care would be the prestigious and extra-ordinary. Hence, she had the privilege of handling a diverse clientele on a broad spectrum of issues pertaining to debt recovery, injunctions, contract disputes, defamation actions, and other general civil and commercial litigation. She has also appeared on behalf of individuals on land disputes involving unlawful land encroachments and strata management issues.

At the same time, she also has extensive knowledge and experience in handling Judicial Review litigation to challenge and overturn a decision where government and public bodies have failed to comply with its legal obligations.

With strategic thinking and a sensitive approach to resolving disputes, she is proficient in acting within tight timescales by quickly identify the core issues and gain an insight into clients’ key concerns so as to deliver clear, focused and commercially driven advice.

She has successfully represented 297 similarly situated individuals to initiate class action lawsuits in pursuing claims against the developer which have cause harm through the developer’s negligent and wrongful acts. She also has extensive experience handling matters appellate matters to the Court of Appeal.

She believes there is no greater challenge and intellectual reward than pursuing Law as her chosen field of study. The practical skills and versatility in critically engaging with a breath of texts and issues would undoubtedly present many exciting opportunities in the future particularly to cater for the specific needs and expectations of a diverse clientele. She is currently assigned as an Associate in assisting counsel in the litigation department.

Kiong Sze Min, Bernard

Associate, High Court of Malaya

He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from University of London and obtained his Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) in year 2018. He was then admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor at the High Court of Malaya in 2020.

Presently, Bernard Kiong is attached to general litigation department. He mainly focuses on civil disputes including general debt recovery, matrimonial disputes and construction disputes. Besides, he frequently engages in non-contentious matters such as advisory works and drafting agreements. He is currently based in dispute resolution practice group of the firm leads by Mr. Foo Hiap Siong.

Outside of legal practice, he is a fitness enthusiast. He enjoys running, hiking and soccer. Through sports and fitness, he believes that one’s mind is conditioned to develop a positive growth mind-set and possess immense thirst for success.

Khoo May Yee, Amely

Senior Associate, High Court of Malaya

2012 – Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management (Hons) from the University of Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

2016 – Bachelor’s Degree in Laws (Hons) LL.B from the University of London, United Kingdom.

2017 – Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) from Legal Profession Qualifying Board.

Sept 2018 – Called to the Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya after completing her pupillage at Messrs Lim Huck Aik, Penang.

Oct 2018 til July 2020 – Legal Associate at Messrs. Lim Huck Aik, Penang (predominantly in areas of corporate dispute).

July 2020 til January 2021 – Legal Associate at Messrs. Y. C. Wong, Kuala Lumpur.

February 2021 – To-date – Senior Associate at Messrs. Foo Hiap Siong & Co, Cheras.

Upon obtaining her first degree, Amely had the opportunity to work as a Marketing Executive in Phillip Capital Malaysia located in Penang. She was tasked with expansion of business volume of clients’ investing with on and off-shore investments. Her main portfolio was to study and compare performance of various funds and to assist agents with incorporation and to conduct seminars for existing and potential investors.

Subsequently, Amely pursued legal education and graduated with an Honours LLB from the University of London and completed her Certificate of Legal Practice in 2017. As she read Law as part of her post degree, she is driven by the strong desire to speak up against injustice and to right the wrongs.

Amely handles corporate and commercial disputes matters ranging from company and shareholders’ disputes, contractual disputes, conspiracy and fraud, employment, injunctions, Winding-up proceedings and etc.

Amely joined Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co. in year 2021 as Senior Associate to which she will be leading the dispute resolution department and handling most contentious cases for the firm. Apart from dispute resolution, she would be taking care of the pre-emptive litigation process for cases that will subsequently going through a major litigation process.

Loi Shu Ting, Jestine

Associate, High Court of Malaya

She graduated from the University of London (External) in 2018 and obtained her Certificate of Legal Practice in 2019. She then embarked on her pupillage and was enrolled as Advocates and Solicitors of the High Court of Malaya in December 2020. During her pupillage in Messrs Teh & Lee, she was exposed to various areas of legal fields including Conveyancing, Probate and some General Litigation.

Upon completing her pupillage, Jestine then joined Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co in October 2020. She believes that her legal skills will be further developed and enhanced at Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co, thus allowing her to contribute her knowledge and skills to society.

At Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co, Jestine focuses on advising clients on matters relating to the sale and purchase of industrial, residential and commercial properties in Malaysia. She is also adept in handling civil matters such as matrimonial, tenancy and franchises disputes. Her practice also extends to Intellectual Property matters and drafting various commercial agreements.

Siow Yoong Kei

Associate, High Court of Malaya

She graduated from the University of London (External) in 2018 and obtained the Certificate of Legal Practice in 2019. She then commenced her pupillage at Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co in March 2020 and was enrolled as an Advocates and Solicitors of the High Court of Malaya in April 2021.

She was then retained as an Associate upon the completion of her pupillage due to her outstanding performance. She further believes that her legal skills will be further developed and enhanced at Messrs Foo Hiap Siong & Co, thus allowing her to contribute her knowledge and skills towards her career enhancement.

She has considerable experience in a wide array of litigation works including General Civil Litigation, Debt Recovery, Probate and Administration of Estate, and Employment Law. In addition, she is experienced in representing and providing legal advice to clients regarding the sale and purchase of properties, partnership disputes, construction and contract disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, and employment disputes. She also assisted with several commercial arbitration disputes at the Asian International Arbitration Centre and Construction litigation.

Wee Ter Niss, Toniss

Associate

She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from Multimedia University (MMU) in 2020.

She recently completed her pupillage in June 2021 at our firm under the guidance and supervision of her pupil Master, Mr. Foo Hiap Siong, William. Thereafter she was retained by the firm as an Associate due to outstanding performance portrayed during her pupillage in the firm. Ms. Toniss Wee will be assigned to the dispute resolution department and cases specializing in research and logistics prior to pursuing the matter to trial. Another portfolio handled by Ms. Toniss Wee would be family matters.

Throughout her pupillage in our firm, she has gained extensive experience in a wide array of civil and criminal litigation matters.

Cheong Yin Mui, Agnes

Finance and Account, Branding and Marketing Manager

Agnes Cheong, the firm’s finance manager, her passion in design and marketing had lead a series of charitable event organized by the firm since year 2015. The firm has participated numerous charitable events to enhance the contributions in a series of CSR projects.

Apart from daily operation on the finance and accounts, she overseas the finance department and a group of account and audit personnel to ensure compliance policies of the firm are strictly adhered to. Apart from the firm’s compliance department, her leadership in her finance and account department had innovated the firm’s operation infrastructure and marketing efforts. Apart from that, the firm’s branding mechanism also under the lead of Ms. Agnes Cheong.

Ng Wei Kiat, Jack

IT Manager

Jack Ng Wei Kiat, being one of the pillars of the firm, he handles both of the firm’s operation and administration process. His IT mindset and white hat skills have supported the firm’s contentious litigation process. Since the legal profession is now heavily reliant on Information Technology, he ensures the mobility of lawyers as they are able to work anywhere they desire. His A.I. development has greatly improved the automation process and facilities of the firm. With Jack’s white hat skills, our firm is a bunker of clients’ interest. State of the art facilities and flexible servers on the go. Jack will be the one to track you down.