Welcome to Christopher & Lee Ong
Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO) is distinguished by its extensive range of legal services and outstanding client representation. Boasting a team of over 120 lawyers, with many recognised as leaders in their respective fields, CLO is unwavering in its commitment to high standards of legal excellence.
At CLO, we eschew traditional legal advisory roles, positioning ourselves as strategic partners dedicated to crafting innovative solutions that propel your business forward. Our deep-seated presence in Malaysia empowers us to offer a comprehensive array of services meticulously designed to address complex legal challenges with precision.
Our lawyers combine local market expertise with international best practices, enabling us to deliver results-oriented advice to expertly navigate the intricacies of the Malaysian legal landscape.
As a member of the Rajah & Tann Asia network, CLO has a significant regional footprint in Southeast Asia. This strategic affiliation enables us to offer integrated, one-stop solutions and ensures the seamless delivery of cross-border legal services, optimising outcomes for our clients across multiple jurisdictions
Latest Viewpoints
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill Passed by Malaysian Parliament
In March 2025, the Parliament passed the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill 2025 (“CCUS Act”). The CCUS Act aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, mitigate the effects of climate change, and promote the development of the carbon capture, utilisation, and storage industry as a new source of economic growth.
Malaysian Apex Court Confirms Immunity of Asian International Arbitration Centre
The Malaysian Federal Court in the case of Asian International Arbitration Centre v One Amerin Residence Sdn Bhd & Ors And Another Appeal [2025] 3 MLRA 83 held that the Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”) is immune from judicial review of acts and decisions made by AIAC in its capacity as the domestic and statutory adjudication authority under the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act 2012.
Malaysian Court of Appeal Affirms Recognition and Enforcement of ICSID Arbitral Award
On 28 March 2025, the Malaysian Court of Appeal in the case of Republic of Zimbabwe v. Elisabeth Regina Maria Gabriele Von Pezold & Ors [unreported] unanimously upheld the decision of the Kuala Lumpur High Court to recognise and enforce a foreign arbitral award (“ICSID Arbitral Award”) rendered under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States as if the ICSID Arbitral Award is a judgment made by the Malaysian High Court.
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