LEONARD YEOH: SENIOR PARTNER & DISPUTE RESOLUTION LEADER

Leonard Yeoh is widely regarded as one of Asia’s foremost legal authorities in dispute resolution and employment law, with a career marked by intellectual rigor, strategic depth, and sustained excellence. As Senior Partner at Tay & Partners, he leads the firm’s Litigation and Employment & Industrial Relations Practice Groups, advising major corporations and multinational clients on some of the most complex and high-stakes legal matters in the region. His counsel is sought where precision, judgment, and outcome-driven strategy are critical.

With extensive experience across trial advocacy, appellate litigation, and domestic and international arbitration, Leonard has appeared before every level of the Malaysian and Singaporean courts. His early practice with a leading Asia-Pacific law firm in Singapore further shaped his regional outlook and cross-border expertise, equipping him to handle disputes that span jurisdictions, industries, and regulatory frameworks.

Leonard’s practice is distinguished by its exceptional breadth. He regularly handles matters involving corporate and commercial disputes, employment and industrial relations, construction and infrastructure, intellectual property, banking and finance, private equity, technology, aviation, media, insolvency, professional negligence, and white-collar and anti-corruption cases. This range reflects not only technical mastery, but also a rare ability to synthesize legal, commercial, and strategic considerations in complex disputes.

Consistently recognised by leading international legal directories including Chambers Asia, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Benchmark Litigation, Asialaw, Asian Legal Business, and Who’s Who of Management Labour & Employment Lawyers, Leonard has earned a reputation as Malaysia’s pre-eminent disputes and employment lawyer. His distinction as a Disputes Star at the Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards for five consecutive years underscores the respect he commands across the profession.

Beyond his legal practice, Leonard is a prolific writer and commentator, contributing to international journals, magazines, and newspapers on law, economics, and public policy. As a thought leader, his insights influence not only legal practitioners, but also business leaders and policymakers navigating an increasingly complex legal and economic environment.

Leonard Yeoh represents the highest standard of legal leadership, combining deep expertise, strategic foresight, and unwavering professionalism to shape outcomes that resonate across businesses, industries, and the broader legal landscape.