2018 Leading Adviser Supplement

200 Acquisition International - Leading Advisers 2018 1805AI34 38 Acquisition International - Issue 8 2018 Established in March 2005, Wong Jin Nee & Teo have nurtured a reputation as an exceptional boutique legal practice, that has, over the last decade, been named as one of Malaysia’s leading legal firms. Earlier this year, Acquisition International Magazine named Wong Jin Nee & Teo among the winners of the ongoing Leading Adviser Awards, as the Leading Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year in Malaysia. Following this, we endeavoured to see how they have secured their leading position in the Asian market. reated to be a comprehensive ‘one-stop- shop’ for all intellectual property and technology-related cases for businesses throughout Malaysia, Wong Jin Nee & Teo has grown to become one of the leading law firms in the region. Their mission is twofold; primarily, it is to deliver a high quality, consistent service to their clientele. However, the firm also give equal importance to providing fulfilling careers and occupational satisfaction to their team, which helps drive the overall success of the firm. As one of the founding partners of the firm, Jin Nee Wong has been a key member of the Malaysian bar for over almost three decades. As the past President of the Licensing Executives Society of Malaysia, former Head of the IPR Committee of the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and former Chair of the Bar Council IP Committee, it is undeniable that Jin Nee has made a remarkable mark on the Asian legal sector. An alumnus of the University of Sydney, Australia, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws, Jin has a formidable presence in both the Malaysian and foreign IP landscape. Alongside fellow founding partner, Bong Kwang Teo, who specialises in IP litigation and dispute resolution, the firm has made a fast impression in the areas of copyright, brand protection, patents and trademarks – the cornerstone for corporate affairs. Since the firm’s inception, Wong Jin Nee & Company: Wong Jin Nee & Teo Address: 13A-5 Level 13A, Menara Milenium, 8, Jalan Damanlela, Pusat Bandar Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, 50490, Malaysia Website: www.wjnt-law.com Telephone: 0060 32092 3322 Malaysia’s Masters of Intellectual Property Law C 1807AI24 Teo have impressed with their informed approach to the sector, defined by ‘best-in-class’ solutions that has ensured they stay one-step ahead of their competitors. Equally, the firm takes care to stay informed of the latest developments in this notoriously fast-paced industry. Privacy and personal data protection have seen increased scrutiny in the wake of the implementation of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May, with companies around the world looking to bring their policies in line with those outlined within the regulation’s framework. Wong Jin Nee & Teo have, as a result, have adapted to include more emphasis on their abilities in the area, offering comprehensive advice to those who are looking to become compliant. Through their dedication to an outstanding quality of service, and robust expertise in an area of law that evolves year on year, Wong Jin Nee & Teo were awarded the title of Leading Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year in Malaysia. It’s an accolade that they are uniquely qualified for, as pace-setters in the Malaysian IP sector. “Through their dedication to an outstanding quality of service, and robust expertise in an area of law that evolves year on year, Wong Jin Nee & Teo were awarded the title of Leading Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year in Malaysia.” Leading Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year, Malaysia