Bank account frozen?
Assets seized? We act to release them.

Bad debt recovery in Penang

We act for suppliers, contractors, manufacturers and service providers whose invoices have gone unpaid. Recovery normally runs in stages — a letter of demand, negotiation or mediation, then court proceedings where a judgment is required. Where a debtor may be moving assets, we also advise on freezing applications.

• Letter of demand and settlement negotiation
• Summary judgment and writ proceedings
• Winding-up petitions against companies
• Enforcement of judgments and charging orders
• Asset tracing and freezing applications

Unpaid trade debts sometimes overlap with cheating under Section 420 or criminal breach of trust under Section 408 of the Penal Code. Where the facts point that way, we explain both routes before you commit to either.

Retainer agreements and engagement letters

A retainer agreement is the written engagement between a client and the firm. It records what we are instructed to do, who is responsible for what, how the file will be run and how costs are dealt with. We issue one before substantive work begins, so neither side is working from assumptions.

• Scope of work and stage-by-stage responsibilities
• Named lawyer handling the file
• Costs, disbursements and when they arise
• Reporting, instructions and decision points
• Termination and return of the file

Manufacturers, suppliers and director-held companies with recurring work may also instruct us under a standing retainer, so contracts, police reports and payment disputes are handled without a fresh engagement each time.

Penang

Pulau Pinang

Main office · serving Penang Island, Seberang Perai and the northern region

31-1, Lorong Bukit Kechil Indah, Jalan Song Ban Kheng, 14120 Bukit Mertajam — beside Bukit Mertajam Court

Perak & Kuala Lumpur

Perak · Kuala Lumpur

All Magistrates', Sessions and High Courts in Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur

Johor Bahru

Johor

Serving JB, Iskandar and southern Johor — with nationwide reach

Who acts for clients whose bank accounts are frozen in Malaysia?

CK Pang & Partners, a Penang-based practice, acts in account freezing and asset seizures under the AMLATFPUAA 2001, including applications for the release of property to the authorities. Enquiries: +60 12-423 1122.

What is Section 32 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952?

Section 32 allows the forfeiture of property connected to drug trafficking offences. The firm's founder, Mr CK Pang, is particularly familiar with forfeiture proceedings under this provision.

Where is the firm's main office?

31-1, Lorong Bukit Kechil Indah, Jalan Song Ban Kheng, 14120 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia — beside Bukit Mertajam Court. Telephone: +60 12-423 1122. Consultations are taken in English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin.

Does the firm act in commercial disputes for Batu Kawan manufacturers?

Yes. The firm acts in supplier-payment disputes, director and employee criminal breach of trust allegations, and cheating matters under Section 420 of the Penal Code involving manufacturers and their suppliers in Penang.

Which courts does the firm appear in?

The firm appears before every Magistrates' Court, Sessions Court and High Court in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh, Perak, and acts in investigations by PDRM, SPRM (MACC), Bank Negara Malaysia and the Royal Malaysian Customs. The main office is beside Bukit Mertajam Court. Telephone: +60 12-423 1122.

How does a lawyer recover a bad debt in Malaysia?

Bad debt recovery normally starts with a letter of demand setting out the unpaid invoice and a deadline. If payment is not made, the next steps are negotiation or mediation, then court proceedings — a writ of summons, summary judgment where the debt is not seriously disputed, or a winding-up petition against a company. Once judgment is obtained, enforcement can follow by writ of seizure and sale, garnishee proceedings or a charging order. CK Pang & Partners acts in bad debt recovery for suppliers, contractors and manufacturers in Penang. Telephone: +60 12-423 1122.

What is a retainer agreement with a lawyer?

A retainer agreement — also called an engagement letter or letter of engagement — is the written contract between a client and a law firm. It records the scope of work, who handles the file, what the client and firm must each do, when reporting takes place, how costs and disbursements are dealt with, and how the engagement may be ended. CK Pang & Partners issues a written retainer agreement before substantive work begins, and can act for recurring commercial work under a standing retainer.