Our Services
Three Services, Each Adapted to the Matter at Hand
Hikmah Legal's practice covers dismissal and Industrial Court representation, ongoing HR advisory for employers, and senior executive separation mandates. Each service is scoped precisely to the circumstances, with fees set in writing at the outset.
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How We Approach Each Engagement
Initial Enquiry Review
A lawyer reviews the submitted enquiry and responds with a note identifying key legal issues and any time-sensitive steps.
Document Review & Assessment
Employment contracts, correspondence, and relevant records are reviewed. A written merits opinion is prepared before any formal step is taken.
Strategy & Engagement Scope
Following the merits assessment, a recommended course of action and written scope of engagement — including fees — is presented to the client.
Active Representation
The matter proceeds under the named partner with updates at each material stage — negotiation, filing, hearing, or settlement — through to resolution.
Service 01
Dismissal & Industrial Court Representation
From RM 1,400
Representation for employees and employers in disputes arising from termination of employment. This includes Section 20 representations under the Industrial Relations Act 1967, reinstatement claims before the Industrial Court, and judicial review where the facts warrant it. The engagement begins with a review of the employment contract, company handbook, show-cause correspondence, and domestic inquiry records, after which a written merits opinion is provided. The practice prefers negotiated settlements where the facts and interests permit, and advocates firmly where full hearing is required.
What is included:
- Employment contract, handbook, and correspondence review
- Domestic inquiry record assessment
- Written merits opinion before any filing
- Section 20 representation preparation and filing
- Conciliation stage representation at the Industrial Relations Department
- Industrial Court hearing representation where required
- Settlement negotiation and documentation
Typical process steps:
- Document gathering and chronology preparation
- Written merits opinion presented to client
- Settlement approach or filing decision made with client
- Section 20 representation filed (within 60-day deadline where applicable)
- Conciliation meeting at Industrial Relations Department
- If unresolved: referral to and representation at Industrial Court
- Award enforcement or settlement documentation
Service 02
HR Advisory & Workplace Policy Review
From RM 3,500 per quarter
An ongoing advisory service for HR teams and management, structured as a quarterly review cycle with assigned counsel who knows the organisation's practices and industry context. The mandate covers employment contract templates, handbooks and policies, disciplinary procedures, workplace investigation frameworks, retrenchment and redundancy planning, and compliance with the Employment Act 1955 amendments effective 2023, the Minimum Wages Order, EPF, SOCSO, and EIS. Advice is framed to support considered decision-making rather than reactive action — supplemented by written memos on request.
What is included:
- Quarterly employment law review sessions
- Employment contract template drafting and review
- Employee handbook and policy compliance check
- Disciplinary procedure guidance and DI framework review
- Retrenchment and MSS planning advice
- EA 2023, Minimum Wages, EPF, SOCSO, EIS compliance
- Written advisory memos on request
Quarterly engagement cycle:
- Initial organisation briefing and document audit
- Assigned counsel familiarisation session
- Quarterly review meeting — standing agenda items
- Written memo output from each session
- Ad hoc written responses to flagged matters between sessions
Service 03
Senior Executive Exits & Restrictive Covenants
From RM 5,300
A discreet advisory mandate for senior executives leaving an organisation and for companies managing such exits. The scope covers negotiation of separation terms, equity and deferred compensation treatment, review of non-competition, non-solicitation, and garden-leave provisions, protection of confidential information, and drafting of mutual release and settlement documentation. Matters are handled through a named lead partner, with an emphasis on preserving professional standing on both sides and concluding the relationship on terms that hold up well after signing.
What is included:
- Review of employment contract, equity plan, and incentive documentation
- Separation term negotiation strategy and conduct
- Equity and deferred compensation entitlement review
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and garden-leave clause assessment
- Confidential information protection strategy
- Mutual release and settlement agreement drafting
- Named lead partner throughout
Engagement process:
- Document review — contract, equity plan, restrictive covenants
- Written position paper on entitlements and obligations
- Separation term negotiation — in-person or written, as appropriate
- Documentation of agreed terms in release and settlement agreement
- Pre-signing review with client to confirm understanding
- Final execution and post-signing confirmation
Choosing a Service
Which Service Fits Your Situation
This table provides a rough guide. If your situation does not map cleanly to one service, the best step is to send an enquiry describing your circumstances.
| Your Situation | Dismissal & IC | HR Advisory | Executive Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received a termination letter within the last 60 days | |||
| Managing a domestic inquiry or show-cause process | |||
| HR team reviewing or updating employment documentation | |||
| Planning a retrenchment exercise | |||
| Senior-level exit — negotiating separation terms | |||
| Non-compete or garden leave clause review | |||
| Ongoing employment law support for a growing organisation |
Across All Services
Technical Standards & Professional Protocols
Written Scope at Outset
Every engagement begins with a written scope of work and fee structure. No work proceeds without client confirmation of the scope.
Confidentiality Protocol
All materials — correspondence, documents, and identifying information — are handled under strict confidentiality procedures consistent with the Malaysian Bar's professional obligations.
Current Knowledge
Post-2023 EA amendments, developing Industrial Court case law, and regulatory updates are actively monitored. Advice reflects the current legal position, not the pre-amendment environment.
Communication Standard
Acknowledgement of submitted enquiries the same day; substantive response within one working day. Updates at each material stage — not only when a deadline requires communication.
Bar Compliance
All practising lawyers hold valid annual practising certificates under the Legal Profession Act 1976 and comply with the professional conduct rules of the Malaysian Bar.
Conflict Check
A conflict of interest check is conducted before each engagement is confirmed. We do not act on both sides of the same matter.
Fees
Service Fees
Fees shown are starting points for standard scope engagements. Complex or extended matters may be scoped differently — this is discussed and agreed in writing before work begins.
Service 01
Dismissal & Industrial Court
RM 1,400
starting fee
- Written merits opinion included
- Section 20 representation
- Conciliation & IC hearing
- Settlement negotiation
Service 02 · Popular
HR Advisory & Policy Review
RM 3,500
per quarter
- Quarterly review sessions
- Contract & handbook review
- EA compliance advisory
- Written memos on request
Service 03
Senior Executive Exits
RM 5,300
starting fee
- Named lead partner
- Separation term negotiation
- Restrictive covenant review
- Settlement documentation
Next Step
Describe Your Circumstances
There is no charge for an initial written enquiry. A lawyer will respond with a note on the key issues and a suggested path forward.
Send an Enquiry