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Disputes & Litigation
Debt Recovery: What To Do If Someone Refuses to Pay?
If someone refuses to pay you in Malaysia, you may issue a demand, negotiate, file a civil claim, obtain judgment, and enforce it. Here is what to know.
11 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Is a Default Judgment and How Can It Be Set Aside?
A default judgment can be entered if a defendant fails to respond to a civil claim. Here is what it means and how it may be set aside in Malaysia.
11 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Is a Letter of Demand?
A letter of demand is often the first formal step before legal action. Here is what it means, what it should contain, and what to do if you receive one in Malaysia.
11 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Is CIPAA and How Does It Help With Construction Payment Disputes?
CIPAA gives unpaid parties in construction contracts a faster route to resolve payment disputes through adjudication. Here is how it works in Malaysia.
11 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Common Legal Mistakes Made by SMEs in Malaysia
SMEs tend to make the same avoidable legal mistakes. Here are the most common ones in Malaysia, and how to avoid them.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
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How to Reduce Legal Risk Before a Business Deal
The work before a deal closes is where legal risk is won or lost. Here is how to reduce it, for Malaysian businesses.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Legal Mistakes Founders Make Before Fundraising
The legal problems that sink a funding round are usually built in long before it starts. Here are the common ones, and how to avoid them.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Should You Sign a Settlement Agreement Without Legal Advice?
A settlement agreement is final and binding. Here is why signing one without legal advice is a risk worth thinking about, in Malaysia.
10 June 2026 · 5 min read
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What Happens During Settlement Negotiations?
Many disputes are resolved through settlement. Here is what happens during settlement negotiations in Malaysia, and how to approach them properly.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Happens When Co-Founders Fall Out?
A co-founder dispute can paralyse a company. Here is what happens when co-founders fall out in Malaysia, and how to protect the business.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Legal Documents Should a Startup Prepare Early?
A short list of legal documents, prepared early, prevents most startup legal problems. Here is what Malaysian founders should have in place.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Should You Check Before Signing Any Legal Document?
Once you sign, you are usually bound by what the document says. Here is what to check before signing any legal document in Malaysia.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
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