We understand that choosing the right law firm to represent you is a big decision. Moreover, cost is likely an important consideration for you.
Our Partners have a combined experience of 130 years in the legal industry. Many of our lawyers cut their teeth in large / prominent law firms in the country before joining NKPT. You can be rest assured that your case / transaction will be handled with competence and confidence without a hole being burnt in your pocket given that we operate far more cost-effectively than large firms who offer the same services.
Your case / transaction will be given personal attention by our Partners, who are ably assisted by our Legal Associates. This includes timely updates on the progress of your case / transaction, so that you have peace of mind.
At NKPT, our Partners have expertise in a wide area of practice, including civil and criminal litigation, corporate advisory, employment and industrial relation law, intellectual property law, land related matters such as landlord and tenancy disputes, private wealth & trust law, tax and revenue law, as well as wills, probate & administration matters.
Please see ‘Our Areas of Practice’ for a more complete description.
NKPT was founded in 1971 (known as Kuok & Puthucheary at that time). We have been in the legal industry for over 50 years.
Please see ‘Our History’ for more information.
No, we do not charge for initial consultation. This normally includes the first time we speak to you to understand your problem and to identify the legal issues involved. A face-to-face meeting at our office or virtual meeting can be arranged for such a consultation.
Please do not hesitate to contact any one of our Partners via ‘Our Partners’ to request for a free consultation.
While it is preferable that we meet you in person at our office / other locations, this is not always a necessity. We are able to provide our services virtually even if you reside overseas or for some reason, are not able to attend at our office. Our firm is equipped with the necessary virtual technology to facilitate online discussions, document management and communications so that the lack of physical presence does not stand as an impediment.
However, there may be exceptions. For example, where a document may be required by law executed / attested in person. Where this is so, we would advise you on the options best available for your circumstances.
Our business hours are 9:00 am to 5.30 pm from Mondays to Fridays (not including Public Holidays). You are also welcome to call our office or drop your enquiry via email. However, if you have an urgent matter, please do not hesitate to contact one of our Partners.
Please see ‘Contact Us’ for contact details.
Please bring along your identification card (NRIC) or passport for identification purposes as well as soft or hard copies of any documents, emails and photographs that relate to your legal issue (if available). It would also be helpful if you could provide a chronology of events pertaining to your legal problem.
Your documents would help us gain a better and quicker understanding of your issue in order for us to be able to identify the relevant legal issues.
We understand that the legal fee is one of the major concerns to our clients. However, the legal fee would depend on the complexity of the case, and we would need to analyse that on our end before we are able to quote any fee to you. Note however, the legal cost for some transactions are fixed by law, e.g., property sale.
However, you can be assured that we will quote you a reasonable fee. You would be informed upfront of all the potential legal costs that you may incur before we commence work. We will not charge you any fees without your knowledge and consent.
For contentious matters, the amount of legal fees charged usually depends on the complexity of the case handled, the seniority of the lawyer handling the matter as well as the legal strategy selected by you. Fees may be lower in firms where your case is primarily handled by a junior lawyer who may have less experience. Or it might be a case where less time is allocated to your file.
For non-contentious matters where fees are fixed by law, discounts are prohibited.
Remember that the most expensive lawyer is usually the cheapest one. Therefore be very careful in putting your case in the hands of the cheapest lawyer but who may not necessarily possess the knowledge and experience to handle your case competently, which could ultimately result in more legal costs to remedy mistakes or delays.
Your case will be placed under one of our Partners according to their area of expertise. Our Partners are assisted by our team of capable Legal Associates. You will always have access to our Partners to discuss your case.
Every legal case is unique. The time taken to resolve your legal problem may depend on the complexity of your case, the resistance posed by the counterparty as well as court schedules.
However, you can be rest assured that we will do everything in our power to ensure a speedy conclusion to your matter. We are committed to do this by meeting all our deadlines on time and avoiding unnecessary litigation which could delay the resolution.
We would also alert you if there is a window of opportunity to settle the matter with the counterparty, that may result in a quick and amicable resolution to your legal problem.
Not necessarily. Some legal problems are resolved out of court. We are committed to helping you find that settlement and where such opportunities arise, we will advise you accordingly. To this end, you will be consulted on the options available to you and it is entirely your decision whether you want to settle the matter out of court or otherwise.
However, if no settlement is possible with the counterparty, you may need to litigate in court. You can be assured that you will be represented by our experienced lawyers who will stand with you, counsel you, guide you and prepare you for what to expect in court.
You will not be alone.
Yes, you can approach any of our Partners about your legal issue even if you don’t live in Malaysia. Such consultations can be conducted virtually. Note however that our lawyers, being practitioners in Malaysia, are legally permitted to advise on Malaysian law. Nevertheless, where your legal issues overlap to involve laws of another country, our lawyers can and do connect with lawyers in that country to obtain legal input which is then relayed to you.
No, for the most part it does not matter. Our firm is located in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor. We are permitted to practice anywhere in Peninsular Malaysia. However, we cannot practice in the state of Sabah and Sarawak. In such situations, we would be happy to work with a law firm licensed in those states, on your behalf.