Practice Areas
Legal Solutions Structured Around Your Circumstances
Three focused practice areas — each built around the specific legal landscape of Malaysian commerce, regulation, and consumer affairs.
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A Considered Methodology
Before any engagement begins, we take time to understand the full picture. Each matter is assessed on its own facts, and the path we recommend reflects what is realistic and proportionate to the situation at hand.
Initial Assessment
We begin with a structured consultation to map out the legal landscape of your matter, identify relevant statutes, and clarify your position before committing to a course of action.
Documentation Review
All relevant agreements, filings, and correspondence are reviewed methodically. We note areas of exposure and flag points that warrant attention from regulatory or contractual perspectives.
Tailored Advisory
Our recommendations are shaped by what applies to your specific situation — not generic templates. We provide written advisory notes that can be referenced throughout your compliance or transaction process.
Ongoing Liaison
Where the matter involves regulatory bodies or counterparties, we facilitate communication and correspondence on your behalf, keeping engagement measured and well-documented throughout.
Practice Area 01
Banking and Finance Law
Legal matters arising from lending, borrowing, and financial product structuring under Malaysian financial regulations can be intricate to navigate without a clear view of the applicable frameworks. Ordelis advises banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers on the documentation and structural aspects of their financial arrangements.
Our work in this area covers loan documentation review, advice on security arrangements, and guidance on compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines. Where engagement with regulatory bodies is appropriate, we support that liaison in a measured and structured way.
What This Engagement Covers
- Loan and facility documentation review
- Security arrangement advisory (charges, debentures, guarantees)
- Bank Negara Malaysia compliance guidance
- Financial product structuring advice
- Liaison with regulatory bodies where required
Typical Process
- 1 Initial briefing to understand the transaction or compliance concern
- 2 Document submission and review period
- 3 Delivery of written advisory notes
- 4 Follow-up discussion and regulatory liaison where applicable
Engagement Fee
MYR 6,800
Practice Area 02
Environmental Compliance
Malaysia's environmental regulatory framework — administered principally through the Department of Environment under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 — places clear obligations on businesses operating in manufacturing, plantation, construction, and related sectors. Understanding these obligations before an inspection or audit is a considerably more comfortable position than addressing them afterwards.
Ordelis assists businesses in identifying their regulatory footprint, reviewing existing documentation against licensing conditions, and preparing measured responses to compliance notices. Engagements in this area typically span four to eight weeks, depending on the complexity of operations involved.
What This Engagement Covers
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements review
- Department of Environment licensing advisory
- Waste management compliance assessment
- Regulatory mapping of applicable obligations
- Advisory on corrective measures and documentation
Typical Process
- 1 Regulatory mapping of your operations against applicable laws
- 2 Documentation review against existing licences and conditions
- 3 Gap analysis and corrective measures advisory
- 4 Inspection readiness review and final advisory note
Engagement Fee
MYR 4,500
Practice Area 03
Consumer Protection Advisory
The Consumer Protection Act 1999 and its subordinate regulations set out a considered framework of obligations for businesses that supply goods or services to consumers. E-commerce and digital service providers face additional requirements that have grown more structured in recent years. Operating without a clear understanding of these obligations carries risk that is disproportionate to the cost of addressing it early.
Ordelis advises businesses on policy review and drafting, terms-and-conditions structuring, and complaint-handling procedures. The service is also available to consumers seeking to understand their position in a dispute. Engagements are typically short-term, from one to three weeks, and begin with an initial consultation to determine the appropriate scope.
What This Engagement Covers
- Consumer Protection Act 1999 compliance review
- Product liability advisory for manufacturers and distributors
- Terms and conditions drafting and review
- E-commerce requirement assessment
- Consumer rights advisory for individuals in disputes
Typical Process
- 1 Initial consultation to determine matter scope
- 2 Policy and documentation review against Act requirements
- 3 Drafting or revision of terms, policies, and complaint procedures
- 4 Final advisory note with recommended actions
Engagement Fee
MYR 2,600
Helping You Choose
Service Comparison
Not every matter fits neatly into one category. Use this comparison as a starting point to understand where your situation may sit, and bring your specifics to an initial consultation.
| Feature / Scope | Banking & Finance | Environmental | Consumer Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory framework covered | BNM Guidelines, FSA 2013 | EQA 1974, DOE Licensing | CPA 1999, Trade Descriptions Act |
| Document drafting included | |||
| Regulatory liaison | |||
| Suitable for individual consumers | |||
| Suitable for corporate clients | |||
| Typical engagement duration | Varies by transaction | 4–8 weeks | 1–3 weeks |
| Written advisory notes | |||
| Fee from (MYR) | 6,800 | 4,500 | 2,600 |
Fees are indicative for standard engagements. Complex matters may vary.
Across All Practice Areas
Professional Standards We Uphold
These principles govern how every engagement at Ordelis is managed, regardless of practice area or matter complexity.
Client Confidentiality
All client information is treated with strict confidentiality, consistent with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and professional conduct obligations under the Malaysian Bar.
Clear Documentation
Advisory notes are written to be understood, not just filed. We set out our reasoning, the applicable law, and the practical implications in plain terms wherever possible.
Realistic Timelines
We communicate expected durations upfront and flag promptly when a matter may take longer than originally estimated. Clients are not left without updates.
Malaysian Bar Membership
All legal advice is provided by advocates and solicitors in good standing with the Malaysian Bar, subject to its professional conduct and disciplinary framework.
Accessible Communication
Clients receive responses to queries within two working days. We do not use legal complexity as a reason to keep clients at a distance from their own matters.
Data Protection Compliance
Client data handling is governed by the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). We process only what is necessary for the engagement and retain records appropriately.
Transparent Fees
Engagement Fees
These are the indicative fees for standard engagements in each practice area. Where a matter is more complex, we discuss scope and fee adjustments at the outset, before any work begins.
Banking & Finance Law
For institutions and corporate borrowers
MYR 6,800
per standard engagement
- Loan document review
- Security arrangement advisory
- BNM compliance guidance
- Regulatory liaison where needed
- Written advisory notes
Environmental Compliance
For manufacturers and development projects
MYR 4,500
per standard engagement
- EIA requirements review
- DOE licensing advisory
- Waste management compliance
- Regulatory mapping
- Inspection readiness review
Consumer Protection
For businesses and individual consumers
MYR 2,600
per standard engagement
- CPA 1999 compliance review
- T&C drafting and review
- E-commerce requirements
- Complaint-handling advisory
- Consumer rights advisory
All fees are in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) and exclusive of disbursements unless otherwise stated.
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