Areas of Practice

Our team of probate and estate administration lawyers specialise in dealing with the legalities following a death. At a time that can be overwhelming; often full of uncertainty, intense emotions and distress, we can guide you in the way that works best for everyone involved with the estate.

Our tort titles cover many areas including: negligence, tort law, damages, tort of nuisance, trespass, economic loss, emotional distress, vicarious liability, strict liability, infliction, proximate cause, and statutory negligence.

With over 100 cases handling experience with our expert criminal lawyer in Malaysia, our law firm is ready to put our experience to work for people in Malaysia. Our expert knowledge and vast experience of the criminal justice system means that you can be confident knowing that your case is in the most dedicated and experienced hands. We will provide clear advice in plain English along with sympathetic personal support to help you through this difficult time.

Mediation is a way of resolving issues directly with the help of a mediator. Our mediators are also family lawyers and so have a specialised knowledge of the issues involved. It is a private (confidential) and entirely voluntary process which involves a series of meetings between the couple and a mediator where, together, they try to reach an agreement. If an agreement is reached it can, potentially, be made binding via a court order, which is something your solicitors would deal with.

Setting up a trust can be a tax efficient way of administering your property and providing for your loved ones after your death. There are many different types of trust so it is important to take expert advice on what type of trust will suit you and your families circumstances best.

Even just considering bankruptcy as an option can be daunting. This is why we help you work out what all of your options are in your specific situation and if you wish, we provide our honest, objective, professional opinion as to which option we recommend for you and why. We also provide you with all of the information you need about each of your options and answer all of your questions clearly and in words that everyone understands so that you can make the best decision in your circumstances.

Our property litigation team deliver results for owners, occupiers and third parties all over Malaysia. We have spent decades developing a reputation for providing superior legal advice and asserting our position as a highly experienced team that provide bespoke and considered legal advice no matter how complex your dispute is.

If you need to preserve or prevent the loss of an asset, protect against personal harm, prevent loss or damage to reputation and safeguard business or personal interests, it may be necessary to apply for an injunction.

Our tax practice meets the demand for specialist and comprehensive tax advice and representation. We provide advice and representation on all Malaysian taxes including income tax, real property gains tax, customs duties, sales & service tax, entertainments duty and stamp duty.

Regardless of which side of a contract dispute you’re on, our solicitors can help resolve the case. Our contract dispute solicitors approach every case by employing the most appropriate dispute resolution method.
Many disagreements can be solved through careful negotiation at a roundtable meeting, others have to be settled through formal mediation (where a professional mediator brokers a deal between you and the other party), while some require court proceedings.

The debt collection process at Sothi Bala & Associates is unique, resulting in an 85% success rate. As we do not earn a fee unless we collect, we have focused on developing the most successful collection process, analysis and techniques to maximize the recovery and the fee we earn from each viable claim. Our debt collectors have 10+ years collection and business experience, some have advanced degrees, and we only do commercial collections, which enables them to successfully implement our unique process at extremely competitive contingency rates.

The law surrounding defamation is a very important tool in protecting businesses’ and individuals’ reputations. The explosion in the use of social media means that everyone is at risk of a defamatory statement being made publicly available to a wide audience. All of these matters are dealt with as part of our practice. Our defamation lawyers are experts at defending individual, family office and business reputations, including the law of defamation (libel and slander), malicious falsehood and data protection.

We deliver expert practical solutions to complex employment issues. If your organisation is facing change we can provide a step-by-step guide on how to minimise risk and proceed as smoothly as possible.

We provides representation and legal advisory services to both employees and employers in relation to employment and labour laws in Malaysia. Our lawyers recognise the practical challenges which arise in the delicate nature of the employer-employee relationship, and aim to achieve the best solutions for our clients.

Our team are not just well-versed in the current corporate and commercial law, but are also updated on the latest industry knowledge and market trends of a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial industries. Our lawyers cover a full range of business transactions; from governance and compliance to financing and investing.

The firm advises and represents clients in organizing, reorganizing, and dissolving corporations and other business entities, in their efforts to raise private funding through the issuance of equity and debt securities, and in all phases of commercial activities, including sales and credit documentation, distribution channel design and documentation, warranty and service arrangements, trademark and copyright matters, supply and procurement, commission sales arrangements, workforce matters, outsourcing arrangements, technology and website systems, and line-of-credit and asset-based working capital financings. Our corporate and commercial transaction lawyers work with the firm’s lawyers in tax, finance, regulatory law, mergers and acquisitions, among others, so that our advice takes the client’s complete environment into consideration.

We have experience in advising bodies governed under the Companies Act and other corporate entities including but not limited to Private Limited Companies, Public Listed Companies, Charitable Corporations, Companies limited by Guarantee, Partnerships, Societies and Associations. Our areas of practice include corporate governance, advising on directors’ duties, shareholder rights, restructuring and general advisory.

Sothi Bala & Associates holds a contract in Public Law which enables us to assist clients who may be unlawfully treated as a result of maladministration, negligence, procedural errors or unreasonable decision making. The Legal Aid Agency recognises that Judicial Review is a Public Law remedy which operates to challenge or check the actions or omissions of public bodies and authorities.
We have experience in all aspects of judicial review, including obtaining interim relief and emergency orders in the Administrative Court and pursuing judicial review matters, if necessary to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. We have provided assistance in relation to the rights of looked after children, student finance and failure to educate.

Family law work takes many forms and has become increasingly complex but, whatever the issues you are facing, we never lose sight of the fact that every situation is different and that what you need from us is an understanding of your personal concerns and objectives.
We’re committed to reducing conflict wherever we can and to overcoming even the most difficult challenges. With our ability to call on expertise from colleagues in other disciplines across our firm, we'll help you find a way through whatever you’re facing so that you can look to the future with real confidence.

Our civil litigation solicitors are recognised market-leading specialists in their areas of practice. Known for our responsiveness, proactivity and dedication to our clients, we have a strong track record of producing positive results as swiftly and cost effectively as possible. We can provide legal advice and help on various areas such as: