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ERIC YAP & ASSOCIATES
Eric Yap & Associates is a boutique law firm based in Klang, Selangor that prides itself in providing quality legal services and practical legal solutions to our clients.
Eric Yap & Associates was founded in July 1995 by its founder, Eric Yap. Throughout the past 20 years, we have gradually and firmly built our solid base and made our mark in Klang. We have professionally helped our clients in various areas and situations, from as simple as drawing up a will to complicated matters like closing a multi-million dollar deal and Corporate litigation.
Our team consists of highly qualified lawyers who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals through the best possible solution. Our lawyers are experienced professionals who have practiced law for many years and are knowledgeable about both Malaysian laws and customs as well as international laws and practices.
We provide comprehensive legal services for each case based on your needs; whether you need assistance with an estate planning matter or financial advice regarding your business dealings, we can help!
YAP BENG ONG, ERIC
Eric holds a LL.B.(Hons) degree from University of London. A member of Lincolns Inn, he was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1992 and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1994 and founded ERIC YAP & ASSOCIATES in 1995.
With more than 29 years’ practical experience Eric has handled files ranging from civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, debt recovery, family law, will writing as well as conveyance of real property and administration of estate.
He is a Commissioner for Oaths and a member in the Disciplinary Committee Panel of the Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Board. A firm believer in alternative dispute resolution, Eric is an accredited mediator with the Malaysian International Mediation Centre.
Eric is actively involved in various charitable and community-based organizations. He joined Rotary Club of Port Klang in 1999 and was the club’s President for RY 2002/2003. He is a legal advisor to a few NGOs as well.
TOH HARNNIANN
Toh was called to the Malaysia Bar in 2003, shortly after which he started his legal career at this firm, as a legal assistant, dealing mainly with civil litigation.
Toh headed the litigation department and was exposed to a great variety of cases, which have significantly contributed to the growth and depth of his legal knowledge and experience.
In 2007, Toh resigned from this firm and took up the position of a senior associate in a leading law firm in Shanghai, China. During his employment there, Toh gained invaluable experience in cross-border trading, high-end corporate and commercial transactions, and dynamic working culture.
In 2009, Toh came back from Shanghai and joined this firm as a managing partner, overseeing the day-to-day business of this firm.
Apart from legal life, Toh is also active in various fields and disciplines. He has authored four best-selling books which he donated all the sales to charities. Currently, he is a DJ of 988, hosting his own programme.
LIM CHOON CHEN, RYAN
Ryan holds an LL.B. (Hons) degree from University of London (International Program) and he obtained his Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) in the year of 2015 and admitted as an advocate and solicitors of the High Court of Malaya in 2017.
Ryan has been involved in dispute resolution since his call to the bar. He started his legal career where he assisted the litigation department in a wide range of dispute resolution matters including general litigation, construction, banking, land, and he was also exposed to alternative dispute resolution, for instance, arbitration and adjudication.
Ryan’s current practice areas focus on dispute resolution and he handles cases from Magistrate Court, Sessions Court, High Court as well as Court of Appeal.
KHOO NEE WEI
Khoo Nee Wei is currently our Senior Legal Assistant. She obtained her Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in year 2006 and had undergone her pupilage in the chambers of Ms. Mathimugam a/p Karuppannan of Messrs. Mathimugam Chee & Partners. She was called to the Malaysian Bar in year 2007.
Nee Wei started her legal career with Messrs. Lavinia Dell Akbar Tee & Partners. She was exposed to a great variety of cases and has attended to various conveyancing matters including project sale, sub-sale, tenancy, loan and multi-million dollars transactions during her time as a Senior Legal Assistant with Messrs. Yu & Ling from year 2009 until 31 May 2016. She had gained invaluable experience in corporate and commercial transactions.
Nee Wei was the legal advisor to Persatuan Khoo Tiau Kee Malaysia (2020-2023) and has been involved in charitable/service projects through the Persatuan.
Her current practice areas focus on conveyancing matters including sale and purchase transaction, loan transaction as well as probate and administration of estate. Nee Wei also providing clients with legal advice on dispute resolution matters including general litigation, tenancy disputes, family and matrimonial proceedings.
YAP JZAE YI
Yap Jzae Yi obtained her Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the Multimedia University in year 2020 and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in year 2021.
Prior to joining Messrs. Eric Yap & Associates, Jzae Yi was practising as a legal assistant in Messrs. Wong & Loh handling conveyancing matters.
Jzae Yi subsequently joined the firm as legal assistant and is handling conveyancing matters including sub-sales, development projects as well as banking and finance.