Kuala Lumpur · Civil Litigation

Considered Counsel
for Civil Proceedings

Teguh Advocates assists clients through commercial disputes, pre-action advisory, appeals, and judicial review — with clear communication at each step of the process.

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+60 3-7625 1498

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Areas of Practice

Our Legal Services

Each engagement is structured in clearly defined stages, with client approval sought before the matter proceeds from one phase to the next.

Pre-Action Advisory & Demand Correspondence

A written matter assessment covering the cause of action, anticipated defence, limitation considerations, and evidence on hand. Where appropriate, a measured letter of demand is prepared before any court filing is made.

Written matter assessment report
Limitation period analysis
Pre-action demand letter
Resolution guidance before filing

From RM 1,500 Enquire

Commercial Disputes in Sessions & High Court

Full representation in contested commercial matters — breach of contract, debt claims, shareholder disputes, partnership dissolutions, misrepresentation, and professional negligence. From pleadings through trial advocacy and judgment enforcement.

Pleadings and interlocutory applications
Discovery and witness preparation
Trial advocacy
Judgment enforcement

From RM 3,300 Enquire

Appeals & Judicial Review

Representation in appeals to the Court of Appeal and Federal Court (with leave), as well as judicial review against public authority decisions. The engagement begins with a candid written analysis of available grounds and cost-through-determination estimates.

Lower court judgment analysis
Grounds of appeal drafting
Court of Appeal & Federal Court
Judicial review applications

From RM 5,400 Enquire

Why Teguh Advocates

The Foundations of Our Practice

Stage-Approved Fees

Client approval is sought before each phase. No stage proceeds without an agreed scope and fee, so costs remain within the client's understanding throughout.

Written Status Notes

Regular written updates keep the client informed of procedural milestones, upcoming directions, and any matters requiring instruction — nothing arrives as a surprise.

Lead Counsel Continuity

One lead advocate handles the matter from filing to conclusion. The client need not repeat their account or re-brief as the file moves between desks.

Candid Assessments

Written matter assessments are prepared with honesty about evidentiary gaps, litigation risk, and realistic outcome ranges — so clients decide with full information.

Central KL Location

Situated in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng — close to the Kuala Lumpur High Court complex and major commercial centres — for accessible consultations and court attendances.

Measured Communication

Procedural advice is given in plain language. Court timelines, filing fees, and appeal windows are presented in clear tables rather than broad reassurances.

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Describe your situation in your own words. A member of the firm will read it, consider it, and write back with an honest account of the options available to you.

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Common Questions

Matters Clients Often Ask About

How long does a civil dispute typically take before it is resolved? +

Duration varies considerably by matter. A Sessions Court claim for a straightforward debt may move through to judgment in 12–18 months. A contested High Court commercial dispute involving extensive discovery and multiple witnesses may run two to four years. Pre-action advisory and settlement negotiations frequently resolve matters before any filing, which is the most time-efficient path where circumstances allow. We provide a realistic timeline estimate in the initial written matter assessment.

What court fees should I expect to pay? +

Court fees in Malaysia are governed by the Courts of Judicature Act and subordinate legislation. Filing fees for a writ in the High Court begin at RM 240 for claims up to RM 500,000 and scale upward. Separate fees apply for each interlocutory application and for trial hearing fees. We prepare a written cost schedule at the outset of each engagement so that court disbursements are not a later revelation.

Is an initial consultation charged separately? +

An initial correspondence consultation — where the client describes the matter in writing and receives a written response from a member of the firm — is not separately charged. Where a client requires a longer in-person meeting with detailed oral advice, this forms part of the Pre-Action Advisory engagement at RM 1,500, which covers the meeting, written assessment, and one demand letter if appropriate.

What is the limitation period for bringing a civil claim in Malaysia? +

Under the Limitation Act 1953, most contract and tort claims must be commenced within six years of the cause of action arising. Recovery of land carries a twelve-year period. Certain statutory claims have shorter periods — some as brief as three years. The limitation analysis is part of every matter assessment we prepare, as proceeding outside the limitation period ordinarily bars the claim entirely.

Can costs be recovered from the other side if we succeed? +

Malaysian courts generally follow the principle that costs follow the event — meaning a successful party is ordinarily entitled to a costs order against the losing party. However, the amount awarded on taxation is typically less than the actual solicitor-client fees paid. The gap depends on the scale of the matter and the judge's discretion. We discuss realistic cost recovery expectations at the outset rather than treating it as a guarantee.

How do appeals differ from the original trial in terms of procedure? +

Appellate proceedings are primarily paper-based. The Court of Appeal reviews the record from the lower court — no new witnesses are called as of right, and fresh evidence requires leave. Written submissions carry significant weight. The appeal must generally be filed within one month of the judgment date for civil matters. The Federal Court hears only matters involving important questions of law, and leave to appeal must first be obtained.

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