Justin, Poh & Partners

Kuala Lumpur

Know where you stand, and what to do next.

Facing a dispute, entering a business arrangement, or building in digital assets? We give you a clear read on your legal position, and a practical next step.

Disputes/Corporate & Commercial/Digital Assets

Our Approach

Legal clarity when the decision matters.

When a dispute, transaction, contract, or digital-asset issue starts to affect your business, you need more than general advice. You need a clear view of your position, the risks involved, and the next step to take.

JPP LAW helps clients deal with legal issues before they become harder to control. We act in disputes, advise on corporate matters, draft and review commercial documents, and support businesses operating in digital assets, blockchain, Web3, fintech, and digital finance.

You work directly with partners who stay close to the matter, explain the legal position clearly, and help you make decisions with structure, confidence, and commercial sense.

Practice Areas

Whatever you’re dealing with, one standard.

From the courtroom to the cap table to the regulatory frameworks behind digital finance, handled by the partners themselves.

01

Civil Litigation

General civil and commercial disputes, handled with composure and a clear read of your position.

  • Civil and commercial claims
  • Contractual disputes
  • Court proceedings and advocacy
  • Arbitration
  • CIPAA adjudication
  • Appellate advocacy
  • Enforcement and debt recovery

02

Corporate Advisory

Practical counsel for how your business is built, owned, and run, day to day and at the deal table.

  • Business structuring and incorporation
  • Corporate transactions
  • Shareholder arrangements
  • Ongoing commercial counsel

03

Commercial & Contractual Matters

The agreements your business runs on, drafted, reviewed, and negotiated to hold up.

  • Contract drafting and review
  • Commercial negotiations
  • Supplier and partner agreements
  • Terms, risk, and protections

04

Digital Assets, Blockchain & Web3

Institutional regulatory and structuring advice for digital-asset and fintech businesses: the same disciplined advisory, applied to a new asset class.

  • Token and digital-asset structuring
  • Licensing advisory and compliance consultancy
  • Stablecoin and payments frameworks
  • AML, KYC, and custody advice

04 · Digital Assets, Blockchain & Web3

Institutional advice for a new asset class.

We advise digital-asset and fintech businesses on the regulatory, structuring, and compliance questions that decide whether a venture can operate, and keep operating.

Our work is grounded in Malaysian frameworks, including the Securities Commission Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia. The same disciplined advisory we bring to litigation and corporate work, applied to digital finance.

Talk to us about digital assets
Token & digital-asset structuring
Licensing advisory and compliance consultancy
Stablecoin & payments frameworks
Digital-asset fund formation
Smart-contract & commercial agreements
AML, KYC & custody advisory
Governance & internal policy
Disputes involving digital assets

Why Clients Work With Us

Senior advice, said plainly.

Boutique by choice. The reasons clients stay are the same reasons they come.

You speak to a partner

Your matter is handled by a partner, not passed down. The person who advises you is the person who does the work.

Clear, usable advice

We tell you where you stand and what to do next, in plain language you can act on.

Commercial sense, not just law

We weigh cost, risk, and the outcome you actually want: advice that fits the business decision, not only the legal one.

We reply within one business day

Boutique means fast. Reach out and you hear back quickly, from someone who can actually help.

Common Questions

Answers, before you ask.

These are the questions clients commonly ask before working with Justin, Poh & Partners. If your question is not listed here, a partner will respond to you directly.

Do I get to work directly with a partner at Justin, Poh & Partners?+

Yes. Justin, Poh & Partners is a partner-led firm. This means you work directly with one of our partners throughout your matter, instead of being passed between layers of junior staff. You receive senior attention, clear communication and direct accountability from the start.

What areas of law does JPP LAW practise?+

JPP LAW focuses on four main areas: disputes and litigation, corporate advisory, commercial contracts, and digital assets, blockchain and Web3 regulation. The firm advises individuals, founders, companies and businesses that need practical legal guidance with commercial judgment.

Does JPP LAW handle litigation and court disputes?+

Yes. JPP LAW handles civil and commercial litigation, contractual disputes, debt recovery, enforcement proceedings, appeals, family disputes, probate matters and estate disputes. The firm provides partner-led representation from strategy to court advocacy.

Can JPP LAW help with debt recovery?+

Yes. JPP LAW assists with debt recovery matters, including letters of demand, settlement negotiations, court proceedings, summary judgment applications, enforcement and recovery strategy. The firm focuses on both legal merit and commercial practicality, including whether the claim is worth pursuing based on cost, evidence and recovery prospects.

Can JPP LAW assist with CIPAA construction-payment claims?+

Yes. JPP LAW handles construction-payment disputes under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012, commonly known as CIPAA. This includes payment claims, payment responses, adjudication proceedings and related enforcement or setting-aside issues.

Does JPP LAW handle arbitration?+

Yes. JPP LAW assists with arbitration and other dispute-resolution processes as part of its disputes practice. This includes reviewing dispute clauses, advising on strategy, preparing submissions and representing clients in arbitration-related matters.

Can JPP LAW advise me in setting up a company?+

Yes. JPP LAW advises on company incorporation, structuring, shareholder arrangements, directors' duties, governance and related corporate documents. The firm helps businesses set up properly from the beginning, with clear documents that reduce future disputes.

Can JPP LAW prepare a shareholders' agreement?+

Yes. JPP LAW prepares and reviews shareholders' agreements for founders, investors and business partners. A well-drafted shareholders' agreement helps clarify ownership, control, decision-making, exit rights, deadlock situations and what happens if the business relationship breaks down.

Does JPP LAW draft and review commercial contracts?+

Yes. JPP LAW drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply agreements, agency agreements, collaboration agreements, platform terms, terms and conditions, consultancy agreements and other business contracts. The focus is on clear wording, commercial risk and practical enforceability.

Can JPP LAW review an agreement before I sign it?+

Yes. JPP LAW can review your agreement before you sign it and explain the key risks in plain language. This includes identifying unfair clauses, unclear obligations, payment risks, termination issues, liability exposure and practical changes that should be made before signing.

Does JPP LAW advise startups and founders?+

Yes. JPP LAW works with founders, startups and growing businesses on company setup, founder arrangements, commercial contracts, fundraising documents, governance, regulatory issues and dispute prevention. The firm's role is to help founders make legally sound decisions without overcomplicating the process.

Does JPP LAW advise SMEs and business owners?+

Yes. JPP LAW advises SMEs and business owners on contracts, disputes, shareholder issues, debt recovery, employment-related concerns, business restructuring and commercial risk. The firm gives practical advice that considers both the legal position and the business outcome.

Does JPP LAW handle crypto, digital-asset and Web3 legal work in Malaysia?+

Yes. JPP LAW advises digital-asset, fintech and Web3 businesses on regulatory, structuring and compliance matters under Malaysian frameworks, including those involving the Securities Commission Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia. This may include token structuring, licensing considerations, payment models, custody arrangements, AML, KYC and platform terms.

Can JPP LAW advise on token projects or Web3 business models?+

Yes. JPP LAW can review token projects, digital-asset models and Web3 business structures from a Malaysian legal and regulatory perspective. The firm helps clients identify legal risks early, structure the model more clearly and prepare relevant documents such as terms of use, risk disclosures, agreements and compliance policies.

Can JPP LAW advise foreign clients doing business in Malaysia?+

Yes. JPP LAW can assist foreign clients who are setting up, investing, contracting or facing legal issues in Malaysia. This includes corporate structuring, Malaysian contract review, local regulatory considerations, dispute strategy and engagement with Malaysian counterparties.

Can JPP LAW help if I already received a lawyer's letter?+

Yes. If you have received a lawyer's letter, letter of demand, notice of claim or court documents, JPP LAW can review the document, explain your position and advise on the next steps. It is usually better to seek advice early before replying, ignoring the matter or making admissions that may affect your case later.

Can JPP LAW issue a letter of demand?+

Yes. JPP LAW can prepare and issue a letter of demand where appropriate. Before doing so, the firm will usually review the documents, assess the legal basis of the claim and advise whether a demand letter is the right first step.

Do I need to go to court immediately if there is a dispute?+

Not always. Many disputes can be managed through negotiation, settlement discussions, mediation or a carefully drafted legal response. JPP LAW will advise whether court action is necessary, commercially sensible or avoidable based on your documents, objectives and risk.

Does JPP LAW only act for companies?+

No. JPP LAW acts for both individuals and businesses. The firm assists individuals with disputes, probate and estate matters, family-related disputes, contractual issues and other civil claims. It also advises companies, founders, SMEs and digital-asset businesses.

Where is Justin, Poh & Partners located?+

Justin, Poh & Partners is located at 16F, Pavilion Tower, 75 Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur 50200, Malaysia. The firm is based in central Kuala Lumpur and serves clients across Malaysia.

How quickly does JPP LAW respond to enquiries?+

JPP LAW aims to respond to enquiries within one business day. You can contact the firm by email at general@jpplaw.co or by phone at +60 12-635 5133.

How do I book a consultation with JPP LAW?+

You can book a consultation by contacting JPP LAW at general@jpplaw.co or +60 12-635 5133. After your enquiry is received, the firm will usually ask for basic information and relevant documents so that a partner can understand the issue before advising you.

What should I prepare before speaking to JPP LAW?+

You should prepare the key documents, a short timeline of what happened, the names of the parties involved and any urgent deadlines. For disputes, this may include contracts, invoices, WhatsApp messages, emails, letters of demand or court documents. For corporate and contract matters, this may include existing agreements, company documents and business terms.

Does JPP LAW offer fixed fees?+

Where appropriate, JPP LAW may offer fixed-fee arrangements for clearly defined work such as contract review, document drafting, legal opinions or advisory work. For litigation and dispute matters, fees usually depend on urgency, complexity, court stages and the amount of work required.

Why choose a boutique partner-led firm like JPP LAW?+

A boutique partner-led firm gives you direct access to senior lawyers, clearer communication and more focused attention. At JPP LAW, the aim is to give practical legal advice that clients can understand and use, whether the matter involves a dispute, a business contract, a corporate issue or a digital-asset regulatory question.

What makes JPP LAW different?+

JPP LAW combines disputes, corporate, commercial and digital-asset experience in one boutique Kuala Lumpur practice. The firm is built for clients who want direct partner access, clear advice, commercial thinking and serious legal support without unnecessary complexity.

How do I contact JPP LAW?+

You may contact Justin, Poh & Partners by email at general@jpplaw.co or by phone at +60 12-635 5133. The firm is located at 16F, Pavilion Tower, 75 Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur 50200, Malaysia.

Contact

Tell us about your matter.

Send a short note on what you’re dealing with and a partner will respond. We reply within one business day.

Speak to a Partner

Office

16F, Pavilion Tower, 75 Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur 50200