Jenn S.N. Kiew

Jenn is the principal of Kiew & Partners Advocates in Kuching. She read law at the University of Manchester, obtained the Certificate in Legal Practice in Malaysia, and was admitted as an advocate of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak.

Practice

Litigation and dispute resolution

Jenn runs civil and commercial cases in the Magistrates’, Sessions and High Courts, from letters of demand and pleadings through interlocutory applications to trial. She looks for a negotiated or mediated resolution wherever it serves the client, and prepares each case for trial in case it does not.

Employment

In the Industrial Court, she acts mainly for claimants in unfair and constructive dismissal claims, including appeals from awards to the High Court.

Shareholder and boardroom disputes

Shareholders and directors of family and closely held companies come to her on their rights, oppression claims, deadlock and exits.

Defamation

Her defamation work includes claims over posts and comments on social media.

Construction

On construction projects, she handles payment disputes between employers, contractors and subcontractors.

Corporate, commercial and property

For business clients, Jenn drafts shareholders’ agreements, restructuring documents and commercial contracts, and advises on conveyancing and title issues under the Sarawak Land Code.

Approach

Every file. My personal attention.

Clients deal with Jenn directly. She reviews every new matter herself, gives a frank view of strengths and risks at the outset, and stays involved until it is concluded.

Her pleadings and correspondence are written to be read: structured, factual and to the point.

Qualifications and membership

• LLB (Hons), University of Manchester
• Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP), Malaysia
• Advocate, High Court in Sabah and Sarawak
• Member, Advocates Association of Sarawak