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We provide legal advice and advocacy services across the following practice areas:

- Banking Litigation;
- Bankruptcy and Winding-up;
- Corporate & Commercial Litigation;
- General Civil Litigation;
- Industrial Relations Dispute;
- Land Disputes.

Wishing all who celebrate a blessed and peaceful Wesak Day.May this sacred occasion inspire compassion, wisdom, mindfuln...
31/05/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a blessed and peaceful Wesak Day.

May this sacred occasion inspire compassion, wisdom, mindfulness, and harmony in our communities. May the light of Wesak bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

Happy Wesak Day.

Can a director be personally liable for a company's debts?Many directors assume that the corporate veil provides complet...
30/05/2026

Can a director be personally liable for a company's debts?

Many directors assume that the corporate veil provides complete protection from personal liability. In reality, there are circumstances where directors may be exposed to personal claims.

Examples include:
• Providing personal guarantees to lenders or suppliers;
• Acting fraudulently or dishonestly;
• Engaging in misconduct that causes loss to creditors or the company; and
• Certain situations arising during insolvency proceedings.

Understanding where personal liability begins and where corporate protection ends is critical for every director and business owner.

Have you ever encountered a situation where a creditor sought to pursue a director personally rather than the company itself?

Can you be removed from a company you helped build?Many business owners assume that because they founded a company, inve...
29/05/2026

Can you be removed from a company you helped build?

Many business owners assume that because they founded a company, invested capital, or helped grow the business, their position is secure.

The reality is often more complicated.

Depending on the company's constitution, shareholders' agreements, and the actions of other shareholders or directors, it may be possible for a founder, director, or shareholder to be removed from management or effectively excluded from the business.

That does not necessarily mean the removal is lawful.

Where the conduct is oppressive, unfairly prejudicial, or contrary to the rights of a shareholder, the law provides remedies that may include restoring rights, protecting shareholdings, or obtaining appropriate relief from the Court.

Understanding your legal position early can make all the difference.

Have you encountered disputes involving founders, shareholders, or directors being forced out of a company? What was the outcome?

What is a Mareva Injunction ?It is an important tool, especially in corporate fraud work.
28/05/2026

What is a Mareva Injunction ?

It is an important tool, especially in corporate fraud work.

22/05/2026

The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed a critical principle in insolvency and corporate litigation: a liquidator cannot abdicate his statutory duties through wholesale delegation of liquidation work without prior sanction of the Court.

In Lim Aik @ Lim Yeok v Goh Siew Koon & Ors (Court of Appeal, Malaysia), the Court held that the previous liquidator’s wholesale delegation of liquidation work to another firm from 7 September 2012 onwards was unauthorised and unlawful under section 236(2)(i) of the Companies Act 1965 and Rule 171 of the Companies (Winding-Up) Rules 1972.

The Court of Appeal further upheld the disallowance of more than RM10.8 million in unratified fees and expenses, emphasising that:

• remuneration must be fair, reasonable, and supported by proper evidence;
• retrospective ratification applications are viewed with considerable caution;
• a liquidator remains personally accountable as an officer of the Court; and
• equitable doctrines such as restitution or quantum meruit cannot be used to circumvent statutory prohibitions.

Significantly, the Court stressed that Rule 171 does not permit remuneration for ordinary duties which the liquidator is personally required to perform.

Liquidators’ remuneration has increasingly become a thorny and heavily scrutinised issue in insolvency litigation. Applications for remuneration and retrospective ratification must therefore be carefully structured, properly supported by contemporaneous records, and fully compliant with statutory requirements before being presented to the Court.

This decision is an important reminder that compliance with statutory duties, transparency in remuneration claims, and proper Court sanction remain fundamental in insolvency administration.

Justin Wee - Advocates & Solicitors regularly advise and act in high-stakes corporate litigation, shareholder disputes, insolvency litigation, and appellate advocacy involving complex questions of fiduciary duties, liquidator conduct, and corporate governance. If you require assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

Disclaimer: This post is intended for general informational and academic discussion purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Readers should obtain specific legal advice tailored to their particular circumstances.

If you found this discussion helpful, feel free to share this post with colleagues, insolvency practitioners, and fellow members of the legal community.

Most people think litigation is about the law.In reality, litigation often reveals something far more fundamental i.e., ...
16/05/2026

Most people think litigation is about the law.

In reality, litigation often reveals something far more fundamental i.e., human nature.

Behind almost every commercial dispute are familiar patterns:

1. trust given without clarity,

2. assumptions replacing documentation,

3. emotions overriding judgment,

4. shifting leverage changing loyalties,

and silence appearing where accountability should have been.

Many disputes do not begin with a dramatic breach.

They begin quietly:

1. an informal arrangement,

2. an unanswered concern,

3. a misunderstood expectation,

or a business relationship that relied too heavily on goodwill.

Over time, pressure exposes what was always there beneath the surface.

Litigation teaches us that documents matter, but so do psychology, incentives, ego, fear, and self-preservation. Understanding these dynamics early is often the difference between resolution and irreversible conflict.

The best dispute strategy is not always aggressive litigation.

Sometimes, it is recognising the human problem before it becomes a legal one.

At Justin Wee - Advocates & Solicitors, we advise businesses and individuals in complex disputes involving corporate litigation, fraud recovery, insolvency, and commercial conflicts.

Disputes may be legal.

Solutions must remain human.

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AI can provide information.But in high-stakes legal disputes, information alone is not enough.One wrong move can prejudi...
13/05/2026

AI can provide information.

But in high-stakes legal disputes, information alone is not enough.

One wrong move can prejudice rights, expose liability, or irreversibly damage your position.

When the stakes are high, judgment matters.

AI is fast. Discovery is faster.Conversations with AI tools are generally not protected by legal professional privilege....
03/05/2026

AI is fast. Discovery is faster.

Conversations with AI tools are generally not protected by legal professional privilege. In the wrong dispute, your prompts, strategy notes, and “what if” questions may become evidence.

When legal risk is real, do not outsource judgment to a chatbot. Speak to competent counsel. Protect privilege. Protect strategy. Protect your position.

If this is useful, share it with a business owner, founder, director, or in-house counsel who needs to see it. One share may save someone from making an expensive mistake.

Semoga Ramadan ini dipenuhi rahmat, keampunan, dan keberhasilan buat anda dan keluarga.Salam berpuasa
18/02/2026

Semoga Ramadan ini dipenuhi rahmat, keampunan, dan keberhasilan buat anda dan keluarga.

Salam berpuasa

Corporate Law Series | Directors’ Duties & Personal ExposureDirectorship is not just a title, it carries strict legal re...
15/02/2026

Corporate Law Series | Directors’ Duties & Personal Exposure

Directorship is not just a title, it carries strict legal responsibilities. Directors must act in good faith, exercise reasonable care and diligence, avoid conflicts of interest, and never misuse their position or company assets.

Failure to comply can trigger serious consequences, including personal liability, court actions, financial penalties, and disqualification.

Understanding these duties is essential for protecting both the company and your personal position.

📩 Contact us for strategic advice on directors’ duties, shareholder disputes, and corporate litigation.

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Petaling Jaya
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