Our Practice Areas
Three Areas of Law.
Each Addressed With
Substantive Depth.
Claiven's practice covers maritime and shipping law, data privacy compliance under the PDPA, and franchise law counsel — three distinct but related areas of Malaysian commercial law.
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Our Approach to Legal Engagements
Initial Enquiry
You describe the matter. We assess whether and how we can assist, and identify any immediate steps that need attention.
Scope Definition
We define the engagement scope in writing, including fee structure, timeline estimate, and what the work will involve.
Engagement
Legal work proceeds with regular updates at meaningful points. Client is kept informed without unnecessary correspondence.
Completion Summary
Engagement closes with a written summary of the legal position reached, documents prepared, and any items to monitor going forward.
Practice Area 1
Maritime and Shipping Law
Legal services for shipping companies, port operators, logistics firms, and cargo interests navigating Malaysian maritime law. We handle both contentious and non-contentious matters — from routine compliance questions to cargo disputes requiring formal proceedings.
What This Covers
- Vessel registration under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance
- Port authority regulation compliance
- Cargo disputes and bill of lading matters
- Maritime insurance claim advisory
- Document review and regulatory liaison
- Representation in relevant proceedings
Suitable For
Shipping companies, port operators, freight forwarders, logistics operators, and cargo owners. Also appropriate for insurers handling maritime claims under Malaysian law.
Starting from
MYR 7,800
Practice Area 2
Data Privacy Compliance
Advisory on compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) for businesses that collect or process personal data in Malaysia. This includes the full lifecycle of a compliance engagement — from understanding current practices to putting appropriate documentation in place.
What This Covers
- Gap analysis of current data handling practices
- Data processing activity documentation
- Privacy policy and notice drafting
- Data processing registration advisory
- Breach response planning
- Staff awareness recommendations
Typical Timeline
Three to six weeks, depending on organisational complexity and the range of data processing activities involved. Smaller organisations with simpler data flows typically conclude the engagement at the shorter end of this range.
Starting from
MYR 4,300
Practice Area 3
Franchise Law Counsel
Legal support for franchisors and franchisees navigating the Franchise Act 1998. We assist businesses entering the franchise model as well as established franchise networks seeking legal clarity on their rights and obligations.
What This Covers
- Franchise registration under the Franchise Act 1998
- Disclosure document preparation
- Franchise agreement drafting and review
- Rights and obligations analysis
- Ongoing advisory for franchise system management
- Pre-signing review for prospective franchisees
Typical Timeline
Four to eight weeks for initial engagements. Shorter for agreement review only; longer where registration documents require preparation from scratch or where franchise arrangements have multiple parties.
Starting from
MYR 5,500
Side by Side
Compare Our Solutions
Not sure which service applies to your situation? This comparison may help clarify which area of law is most relevant.
| Feature | Maritime Law | Data Privacy | Franchise Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting fee | MYR 7,800 | MYR 4,300 | MYR 5,500 |
| Typical duration | Varies by matter | 3 – 6 weeks | 4 – 8 weeks |
| Document preparation included | |||
| Regulatory liaison | |||
| Proceedings representation | — | — | |
| Ongoing advisory option | — | ||
| Best suited for | Shipping, logistics, port operators | Any business collecting personal data | Franchisors and franchisees |
Across All Engagements
Professional Standards Applied to Every Matter
Client Confidentiality
Solicitor-client privilege observed in all communications and file management throughout every engagement.
Written Scope of Work
Every engagement begins with a written scope document defining work, fees, and expected timelines.
Thorough Research
Statutory searches, document analysis, and regulatory verification conducted as part of each matter where relevant.
Completion Summary
Each engagement concludes with a written summary of the legal position, documents produced, and forward-looking notes.
Fees
Service Pricing
Fees stated are starting points for standard engagements. Complex or multi-party matters may vary. All fees are discussed openly before work begins.
Data Privacy Compliance
3 – 6 week engagement
Starting fee for standard engagement
- PDPA gap analysis
- Privacy policy drafting
- Data processing documentation
- Breach response planning
Franchise Law Counsel
4 – 8 week engagement
Starting fee for standard engagement
- Franchise Act 1998 compliance
- Disclosure document preparation
- Agreement review
- Ongoing advisory option
Maritime & Shipping Law
Duration varies by matter
Starting fee for standard engagement
- Vessel registration and compliance
- Cargo dispute handling
- Regulatory liaison
- Proceedings representation
Have a Matter to Discuss?
We are based in Melaka and available for consultations. Describe your situation and we will indicate which service area applies and how we might proceed.
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