Messrs R. Jayabalan
Advocates & Solicitors

Objection at Long Call and Socmed postings In a very recent long call, an objection was raised by the former employer of the petitioner that the petitioner was not a fit and proper person to be called...

Time to start working on the application. The Malaysian Bar has announced: “Apply for your Sijil Annual 2027 now. Please go to mybar.my/SAPC2027 to download the complete version of Circular No...

The CJ has called for more young lawyers to be given the opportunity to submit in open court when appearing with senior counsel. See the Bar Circular on 9 Oct no 372/2026. The challenge for the young...

For final year students. Choosing the right place for pupillage. Do not select a firm solely because of its name, size, glamour, location or size of allowance. Consider first: the areas of practice of...

Session with MMU final year students on Challenges in Pupillage and the Early Years of Legal Practice. Along with Ethics and Etiquette at the Bar by Jaspal Singh Gill. Key principles for pupils in...

NS Bar Law Conference 11.9.2026 Met this jolly bunch of pupils over lunch and ended up answering their curiosities on legal practice/ lawyers. Points shared: 2. Prioritise learning the procedures at...

Negeri Sembilan Law Conference 2026 11.9.2026 Had the opportunity to share thoughts on expert evidence in medical negligence and personal injury claims along with Federal Court Judge, Justice Dato’...

RETROSPECTIVITY OF ARBITRATION CLAUSE, UNILATERAL REFERENCE, AND STAY. A recent decision we obtained from the Court of Appeal outlined the following: The grounds of decision is below...

Setting up your own firm? Here are the needs, dos and don’ts. See Malaysian Bar Circular No. 307/2026, including the ELEVATE Tools Spotlight and Start-Up Checklist. The Start-Up Checklist provides a...