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LAI & U

ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS

A professional law firm located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Our firm provides wide-ranging legal advice to various clienteles. Every matter which we handled, be it simple or complex, be it involving small or big transaction, is important to us. We are a versatile law firm having both experienced and young energy. We provide hands-on attention to every matter and tailor our support to provide prioritised legal services to individual and corporate clients' requirements. 

AREAS OF

PRACTICE

CONTRACT LAW

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To provide a legal framework for contracting parties to resolve their disputes and regulate their contractual obligations. 

BANKING LAW

 

Deal with lending of money by banks, credit corporation and LPPSA (Lembaga Pembiayaan Perumahan Sektor Awam) and to provide quick and efficient services to clients for various banking facilities and other related documentations. 

BANKRUPTCY

 

A legal process through which people or other entities who cannot repay debts may seek relief from some or all of their debts. 

CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE / CLAIM

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Involves various type of construction disputes, Arbitration, Statutory Adjudication (CIPAA) or Litigation in Court. 

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

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Commercial litigation involves various type of disputes that can arise in the business context, such as breach of contract, partnership or joint venture disputes, shareholder issues and others.

CONVEYANCING 
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To provide an effective and efficient process of transferring a property title or interests from one to another. 
AREAS OF PRACTICE

OTHER AREAS:

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  • Arbitration 

  • Building & Construction Disputes

  • Corporate and Commercial Contracts

  • Debt Recovery 

  • Election law

  • Employment Law 

  • Maritime and Admiralty Law

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  • Insolvency and Receivership 

  • Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Estate Probate and Administration

  • Insurance Claim

  • Mergers and Acquisition

  • Joint Venture

  • Planning

OUR TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

"Our legal team are both experienced and having young energy. We aim to achieve a modernised, efficient, sincere and professional legal services. "

LAI & U

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LAI WAI SHING, WILSON - MANAGING PARTNER
LL.B (Hons) (UWE, Bristol), Barrister-at-law (Lincoln's Inn)

Wilson Lai holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from University of West England, Bristol. He was called to the English Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London in March 2006. He was called to the Sabah Bar in September 2007 after completing his chambering in Messrs. Jayasuriya Kah & Co. 

 

He is known for his practice in civil litigation with a rich background and experience in corporate and commercial disputes, building and construction disputes. He specialises in debt recovery, bankruptcy, insolvency and receivership, family law and also has experience in maritime and admiralty law, insurance law and election law. 

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HEE YEN YUNG, FELICIA - PARTNER
LL.B (Hons) (UWE, Bristol), Barrister-at-law (Lincoln's Inn)

Felicia Hee holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from University of West England, Bristol. She was called to the English Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London in November 2004. She was called to the Sabah Bar in March 2006 after completing her chambering in Messrs. Jayasuriya Kah & Co. 

 

She is known for her practice in conveyancing with a rich background and experience in property conveyancing, banking documentation and securities documents including and not limiting to housing loan, term loan, overdraft facilities, letter of credit, bank guarantee, trust receipt, banker's acceptance, shipping guarantee and etc.

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LO CHAI WEN, LEVINA - PARTNER
LL.B (Hons) (Cardiff), LL.M. (Westminster, London)
Barrister-at-law (Middle Temple) 

Levina Lo holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from Cardiff University and a Master of Laws from The University of Westminster. She was called to the English Bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in November 2018. She was called to the Sabah Bar in February 2020 after completing her chambering in Messrs. LAI & U. 

She is known for her practice in conveyancing with background and experience in banking documentation and securities documents. 

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DEBBIE LIM SI TZE - PARTNER 
LL.B. (Hons) (Liverpool), Barrister-at-law (Middle Temple) 

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Debbie Lim holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from University of Liverpool. She was called to the English Bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in November 2021. She was called to the Sabah Bar in August 2022 after completing her chambering in Messrs. LAI & U. 

She is known for her practice in civil litigation with background and experience in family law, bankruptcy, winding up, estate probate and administration and in general conveyancing with background and experience in banking documentation and securities documents. 
 

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YEO WEN - LEGAL ASSISTANT 
LL.B. (Hons) (Northumbria), CLP 

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Yeo Wen holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from University of Northumbria. She was called to the Malaya Bar in May 2019, and the Sarawak Bar in February 2020. She was called to the Sabah Bar in May 2024 after completing her chambering in Messrs. LAI & U. 

She is known for her practice in conveyancing with background and experience in banking documentation and securities documents and general civil litigation. 
 

"Ex Turpi Causa Non Oritur Actio"

A party cannot bring a legal action for consequences of his own illegal act. 

Information

INFORMATION 

The necessary documents and details, among others, for the preparation of:

1. SALE & PURCHASE AGREEMENT

With Title

Vendor(s) - Individual

  • Original / Duplicate of the Previous S&P Agreement

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  • Original / Photocopy of the Title of the Property

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  • Identity Card of Vendor(s)​

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  • Purchase Price of the Property

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Vendor(s)

Purchaser(s) - Individual

  • Identity Card of  Purchaser(s)

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  • Purchase Price of the Property​

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Purchaser(s)

Vendor - Company

  • Original / Duplicate of the Previous S&P Agreement

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  • Original / Photocopy of the Title of the Property

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  • Directors' and Members' Resolution for Sale

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  • Companies Superforms (Companies Act 2016):

      - Form 9 (Section 15)

      - Form 24 (Section 14 and Section 78)

      - Form 44 (Section 46, Section 562 and              Section 567) 

      - Form 49 (Section 58) 

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  • Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA)​

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  • Purchase Price of the Property

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Vendor

Purchaser - Company

  • Directors' and Members' Resolution to Purchase

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  • Companies Superforms (Companies Act 2016):

       - Form 9 (Section 15)

       - Form 24 (Section 14 and Section 78)

       - Form 44 (Section 46, Section 562 and               Section 567)

       - Form 49 (Section 58) 

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  • Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA)

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  • Purchase Price of the Property​

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Purchaser

Without Title

Vendor(s) - Individual

  • Original / Duplicate of the Previous / All Sub-Sale S&P Agreement​​

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  • Identity Card of Vendor(s)

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  • Existing Loan Documents:

       - Facilities Agreement 

       - Deed of Assignment

       - Power of Attorney â€‹

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  • Purchase Price of the Property

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Vendor(s)

Purchaser(s) - Individual

  • Identity Card of  Purchaser(s)

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  • Purchase Price of the Property​

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Purchaser(s)

Vendor - Company

  • Original / Duplicate of the Previous / All Sub-Sale S&P Agreement​

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  • Directors' and Members' Resolution for Sale

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  • Companies Superforms (Companies Act 2016):

      - Form 9 (Section 15)

      - Form 24 (Section 14 and Section 78)

      - Form 44 (Section 46, Section 562 and              Section 567) 

      - Form 49 (Section 58) 

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  • Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA)

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  • Existing Loan Documents:

       - Facilities Agreement 

       - Deed of Assignment 

       - Power of Attorney​

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  • Purchase Price of the Property

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Vendor

  • Directors' and Members' Resolution to Purchase

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  • Companies Superforms (Companies Act 2016):

       - Form 9 (Section 15)

       - Form 24 (Section 14 and Section 78)

       - Form 44 (Section 46, Section 562 and               Section 567)

       - Form 49 (Section 58) 

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  • Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA)

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  • Purchase Price of the Property​

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  • Any special terms and conditions to be included in the S&P Agreement 

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  • Income Tax Number of Purchaser

Purchaser - Company

2. DIVORCE (for Joint Divorce Petition only)

  • Marriage Certificate

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  • Your Identity Card and your Spouse's Identity Card

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  • Your Occupation and your Spouse's Occupation

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  • Proof of your Current Income and your Spouse's Current Income 

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  • Birth Certificate / Identity Card of Children of Marriage [if any]

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  • Health Report of Children of Marriage [if any]

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  • Education Level of Children of Marriage [if applicable]

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  • Address of Matrimonial Home 

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  • Address of your Current Residences and your Spouse's Current Residences

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  • Your Contact and your Spouse's Contact

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  • Separation Agreement [if any]

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  • Whether the Marriage is more than two (2) years? 

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  • How long have you and your Spouse been Separated before the Filing of Intended Divorce Petition?

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  • Special Reasons / Grounds for the Intended Divorce Petition [if any]

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  • Particulars of Maintenance for your Spouse and Children of Marriage [if any]

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  • Information Relates to Custody of Children of Marriage if Decree Nisi granted

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  • Information on any Properties, Bank Account etc whether owned by either Husband or Wife or Jointly owned for Division of Matrimonial Assets [if any]

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  • Information on any previous proceedings in any court in Malaysia or elsewhere with reference to the Marriage or to any children of the marriage [if any] or between the Husband and Wife with reference to any property of either or both of them 

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  • Information on any proceedings continuing in any country outside Malaysia which are in respect of the Marriage or are capable of affecting the validity or subsistence. 

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3. ESTATE PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION

  • Death Certificate

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  • Will [if any]

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  • Identity Card of Executor / Executrix

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  • Identity Card of Administrator / Administratrix 

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  • List of Assets (whether its Movable / Immovable)

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  • Any Unencumbered Property equivalent to the value of Immovable Assets if Administration Bond is required?

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  • Name of Surety [if any] 

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  • KWSP (EPF) Statement (Nomination Form 4B - if any) 

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  • Bank Statements / Bank Book [if any] 

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  • Shares Certificate / Unit Trust [if any] 

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  • Safe Deposit Box Certificate [if any] 

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OUR ADDRESS

23-2, 2nd Floor, Lorong Lintas Plaza 2, Lintas Plaza, 88300, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Email: laiwson@gmail.com
Tel: 088-236366

Fax: 088-238366

Business hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am - 5.00pm)

 

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