Donovan & Ho

Donovan & Ho Malaysian law firm practising in employment law, dispute resolution, corporate, property & tax.

Donovan & Ho, Advocates and Solicitors
15-2, Oval Damansara, 685 Jalan Damansara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. Telephone: +603 2856 9728
Fax: +603 2726 2725
E-mail: [email protected]


On 3 June 2014, Donovan & Ho officially opened for business. We have since expanded our office, multiplied our headcount, and have served more than 650 clients from over 20 countries. The firm was founded with the goal of re-e

nergising the practice of law with strategies that solve the right problems… and save time and money for our clients along the way. We understand that the demands of the modern world mean more work and less time, and unlike traditional law firms we acknowledge the need to constantly innovate. We have adopted state of the art technology in document management and project management. In these unprecedented times, we know that if we work faster and more efficiently, our clients benefit. As part of our ongoing commitment to make legal knowledge accessible, we have also become best known for our efforts in educating the public on legal issues. We have more than 400 legal articles available for free on our website, read by more than a million viewers over the world. We have since grown this initiative to take on new ways to share what we know: our series now shares valuable legal information through 2 minute videos and we collaborated with partners like Lexis Nexis to establish a COVID-19 resource hub for employment law issues. We are dedicated to promoting awareness on common legal issues, and this is reflected in our work for our clients. We take pride in knowing that our legal services are easy to understand and business friendly. Don’t just hear it from us – our work has been recognised by external publications such as the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Asialaw Profiles, ILFR1000, Benchmark Litigation and Asian Legal Business.

Can an employer terminate a new hire after just two days? 🤔A recent Industrial Court decision shows that, under certain ...
10/08/2026

Can an employer terminate a new hire after just two days? 🤔

A recent Industrial Court decision shows that, under certain circumstances, the answer is yes, particularly where a probationer is unable to demonstrate the skills they claimed during the hiring process.

What does this mean for employers and probationers?

📖 Read this post for the key legal takeaways, or visit our website for the full analysis.

https://dnh.com.my/can-you-fire-an-employee-after-only-two-days/

Being a director is more than just having your name on the company register.Whether you're a founder, business owner, or...
07/08/2026

Being a director is more than just having your name on the company register.

Whether you're a founder, business owner, or appointed director, the Companies Act 2016 imposes legal duties that every director must understand. Overlooking them could expose both you and your company to unnecessary legal and commercial risks.

From acting in the company's best interests to managing conflicts of interest and maintaining proper corporate records, are you fulfilling your responsibilities?

📖 Read this post for the key duties every director should know, or visit our website for the full article and practical insights.

https://dnh.com.my/what-every-director-must-know-about-their-duties-under-the-companies-act-2016/

05/08/2026

Every internship leaves you with something valuable.

Here’s our intern, Sonia, sharing a few lessons and experiences she gained during her time at Donovan & Ho. We hope this is just the beginning of an exciting journey ahead ✨

⚖️📱 Can you be fired for refusing to answer your employer’s calls or messages after office hours?Two recent Industrial C...
04/08/2026

⚖️📱 Can you be fired for refusing to answer your employer’s calls or messages after office hours?

Two recent Industrial Court decisions may reshape how employers approach after-hours work expectations.

👀 Read more in this post or visit our website for the full analysis.
https://dnh.com.my/case-spotlight-the-right-to-disconnect/

We are delighted to share that our Partner, Donovan Cheah, has been recognised in the Lexology Index for his achievement...
31/07/2026

We are delighted to share that our Partner, Donovan Cheah, has been recognised in the Lexology Index for his achievements in employment law.

This year, Donovan has been recognised as:
* Recommended in the Lexology Index: Southeast Asia 2026 under Labour, Employment & Benefits; and
* Highly Recommended in the Lexology Index: Employment & Labor.

The Lexology Index: Southeast Asia 2026 is a comprehensive guide to the region’s legal market, recognising leading lawyers and experts across more than 40 areas of business law.

Thank you to our clients, peers and colleagues for their continued trust and support.

Learn more here: https://www.lexology.com/firms/1173506/donovan_cheah

Last week, we had the pleasure of bringing   to Singapore in collaboration with the Singapore Human Resources Institute ...
31/07/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of bringing to Singapore in collaboration with the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) and Titanium Law Chambers LLC.

It was encouraging to see a full house of HR professionals and business leaders joining us for an insightful discussion on the impact of AI in the workplace.

Our Head of Employment Law and Disputes, Donovan Cheah, shared practical perspectives from Malaysia on how AI is reshaping employment issues, including AI-assisted decision-making, workforce restructuring, and the growing use of AI by employees in workplace grievances.

A big thank you to our fellow speakers, Francis Chan (Titanium Law Chambers LLC) and Alvin Aloysius Goh (SHRI) for the engaging discussion and valuable insights, with a shout out to our disputes partner Hooi Chung Wai for deftly moderating the panel discussion.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversations. We look forward to more cross-border collaborations and continuing these important discussions on the future of work.

In contract law, substance often matters more than form ⚖️A recent Malaysian High Court decision involving an alleged "A...
30/07/2026

In contract law, substance often matters more than form ⚖️

A recent Malaysian High Court decision involving an alleged "Ali Baba" arrangement underscores the importance of ensuring subcontracting arrangements reflect genuine commercial responsibilities—not merely contractual labels.

Whether you're involved in construction, procurement, or project management, this case offers important legal insights.

Check out this post for the key takeaways, or visit our website to read the full analysis:

📖 https://dnh.com.my/ali-baba-arrangements-when-a-subcontract-becomes-unenforceable/

With Negeri Sembilan Polling Day on 1 August, employers should be aware of their obligations under Section 25 of the Ele...
30/07/2026

With Negeri Sembilan Polling Day on 1 August, employers should be aware of their obligations under Section 25 of the Election Offences Act 1954, especially if 1 August is scheduled working day for your employees.

Swipe through for a quick overview of employees’ voting rights, what constitutes a “reasonable period” to vote, and practical reminders for both employers and employees 🗳️

29/07/2026

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of welcoming clients, HR professionals and industry leaders to our event “Humans, Machines and the Law: AI & Employment in Malaysia and Singapore”. It was an afternoon of insightful discussions on how AI is reshaping the workplace.

Together with our guest speakers, Michael Hauge from Pertama Partners and Francis Chan from Titanium Law Chambers LLC, we explored the legal, business and employment implications of AI.

Here’s some highlights from the event.

Meet our new intern - Syahirah ✨
27/07/2026

Meet our new intern - Syahirah ✨

Address

15-2 Oval Damansara, 685 Jalan Damansara
Kuala Lumpur
60000

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

Telephone

60328569728

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