THE ART OF ADVOCACY

8
Advocates

70
Years of experience 

630
 Matters
450
 Clients

1
VISION

OUR CHAMBERS

Head of Chambers (Criminal)
Amer Hamzah Arshad

Head of Chambers (Civil)
Edmund Bon Tai Soon

Advocate
New Sin Yew

Advocate
Joshua Tay H’ng Foong

Advocate
Michael Cheah Ern Tien

Advocate
Hoe Sue Lu

Advocate
Reshera Chan Yoke Ching

Advocate
Chin Yuen Xin (Beatrice)

Pupil-in-Chambers
Lee Yee Woei

Pupil-in-Chambers
Sri Shazliza Sharmie binti
Mohd Sohaimi

Case-Engineer
Jacqueline Hannah Albert

Treasurer
Norhayati Jamari

Treasurer
Jenny Goh Siew Yin

ALUMNI

THIS IS A UNIQUE LAW PRACTICE

AmerBON, Advocates offers fully integrated legal services within the framework of a set of chambers, with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution. Amer and Edmund’s select group of specialist lawyers are “book smart” and “street smart”, devising winning strategies that combine a mastery of the law, familiarity with procedural tactics, and political and client sensitivity. The firm is aggressive in delivering the best outcomes for clients, in the shortest time and most cost-effective manner. AmerBON advises on high-value transactions at pre-action stages and provides legal representation in arbitrations, the High Courts, the Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court. The firm is engaged by federal and state governments, public-listed and government-linked companies, media, as well as high net-worth public figures, for strategic corporate and litigation advice on complex cases.

THIS IS A UNIQUE
LAW PRACTICE

01
The firm only takes on a limited number of cases a year to ensure its lawyers are highly responsive to its clients.
02
The firm is able to holistically advise on both the civil and criminal aspects of the cases it handles. The lawyers have the expertise to conduct criminal defence litigation when required to.
03
The firm’s lawyers are well-known for taking on public interest cases. Media outlets routinely seek out AmerBON lawyers for quick and accurate commentary on fast developing stories with legal implications. For clients, this means that AmerBON lawyers bring to the table a high degree of social capital – public trust, influence, profile, and networks, which could be tapped on where appropriate.

PRACTICE
AREAS

  • Administrative
  • Arbitration
  • Business
  • Capital Markets
  • Commercial
  • Competition
  • Constitutional
  • Construction
  • Contract
  • Corporate
  • Criminal
  • Cyber
  • Defamation
  • Divorce
  • Employment
  • Environmental
  • Family
  • Human Rights
  • Immigration
  • Inheritance
  • Insolvency
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Law
  • Land
  • Matrimonial
  • Media
  • Obligations
  • Personal Injury
  • Privacy
  • Probate
  • Public
  • Tax
  • Technology
  • Torts
  • Trusts
  • Water
  • Wills

PRO BONO

Each lawyer at the firm is motivated by social causes, such as  indigenous rights and the abolition of capital punishment. Through our self-funded Collective of Applied Law & Legal Realism (CALR), the lawyers devote up to 40% of their time to pro bono work in service to the community.

The CALR also manages the firm’s pupillage and case-engineering curriculum, runs a graduate student “Street Law” programme providing free legal aid to the public, and undertakes research and development to improve ways of providing legal assistance such as through its “DIYLaw” and “Total Law” solutions.

www.calr.com.my

TESTIMONIALS

Edmund and his team were exemplary in providing me with pro bono advice on international aviation law at a time of great sadness over the MH17 tragedy. This is what we should expect of a skilled Malaysian set working in the best interests of the nation. These lawyers are class acts.
Dato’ Sri Anifah bin Haji AmanMalaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009-2018)
I was very fortunate to have Edmund and his team on my divorce case. They worked with charm, passion, dedication and integrity. Edmund exudes confidence to his client. I’m very impressed with his expert knowledge of the law and in particular for championing the rights of women and the disabled, issues that are very close to my heart.
Pauline Chai Siew PhinLitigant in a billion-ringgit divorce dispute
Amer is a walking encyclopedia on criminal law and the criminal procedure code. Couple this with the fact that he is so approachable would make him an excellent choice for us whenever we are in need of a good criminal lawyer.
Soh Sze JeanGeneral Counsel, Star Media Group Berhad
Perkhidmatan yang diberikan kepada UM8 oleh pihak AmerBON dan pasukannya yang mantap sangat pantas dan dengan strategi yang efektif. Dari awal kami UM8 didakwa sehingga saat ini, pihak AmerBON memandu kes kami dengan teliti tanpa terlepas pandangan walaupun sekecil-kecil perkara. Kami UM8 sangat hargai pertolongan yang diberikan kepada kami, tanpa mengira agama, bangsa dan taraf kehidupan. Terima kasih dari kami UM8.
Fahmi bin Zainol, President, Persatuan Mahasiswa UM (PMUM) on behalf of the UM8 (Adam Fistival Wilfrid, Syamimi Munira, Haw Yu Hong, Khairol Najib Hashim, Abraham Au, Safwan Shamsuddin, Khairul Anwar and Fahmi bin Zainol)
The lawyers at AmerBON have a good sense of justice and fairness, upholding what is right at all times. They are booksmart and effective, yet streetwise, tenacious and efficient. Running both as a commercial and human rights chambers, the firm is in the ascendancy. It will be buzzing in the Malaysian legal scene for the causes and cases it advocates for a long time to come.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Khalid bin Ibrahim14th Selangor Menteri Besar (2008-2014)
AmerBON’s lawyers are passionate and energetic advocates for human rights. Seeing how they work I came to realise that they have a detailed knowledge of history and are able to negotiate legal roadblocks with ease. I am glad to have them advising my family and I.
Sejahratul Dursina @ ChomelA survivor of abuse of powers by the police
AmerBON has a dynamic team of lawyers, and does not shy away from controversial work. They are very responsive, and emphasis is given to encouraging bright young lawyers in the firm to handle complex matters. Sharp in their analysis of the law, good in using domestic and international law to argue innovatively, and strategic in their approaches to the cases they handle. They have made a tremendous contribution to legal practice in Malaysia. Amazing!
Honey Tan Lay EanPartner at Tan Law Practice and member of the Malaysian Bar Council (2014-2018, 2020-2021)
Their rapport and guidance were outstanding at all times: prompt, timely, professional, responsive. They were open for calls and quick updates, and worked through all questions and issues on the cases handled; especially by Edmund Bon and Michael Cheah. Edmund is trustworthy and very straightforward. In unvarnished truth he will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go without losing sight of the end goal which is to protect, defend and get the best outcome for his client.
Senior DirectorTechnical and economic regulatory statutory commission
The firm dealt with my urgent query with speed, efficiency and professionalism. Its overall performance in dealing with my instructions (and value for money) was excellent. Amer Hamzah and Michael Cheah were the lawyers I dealt with. From my initial legal request they quickly identified and understood the legal issues involved. I was impressed by their knowledge of Malaysian law and I found them to be highly professional and courteous.
Local State SolicitorTo the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ireland
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