Co-headed by labour and employment specialists Donovan Cheah and Shawn Ho, Donovan & Ho is recognised for representing employers and employees on employment contracts, compliance, termination issues and unfair dismissal claims. The practice has represented clients in the Industrial Court, before the Director General of Labour, and in judicial reviews of Ministry of Human Resources and Industrial Court decisions. The firm has also litigated employment-related civil claims and appeals. Cheah’s previous experience as in-house counsel provides the firm with a practical understanding of business that differentiates it from competitors.
Work highlights
Successfully represented a former AirAsia pilot in a landmark constructive dismissal case. The Industrial Court ruled against the airline's implementation of multiple unpaid leave schemes, furloughs and a 75% salary reduction during the Covid-19 pandemic. The case established important precedent by holding that management representations made during townhall meetings can be legally binding, with significant implications for employer-employee communications in Malaysia.
Key clients
Advancelab, Yokowo Electronics Malaysia
