TF Leow – Managing Proprietor

Bio

With 39 years of extensive experiences and knowledge (became an advocate in 1995) in labour and industrial matters, TF Leow is a highly-regarded and sought-after employment and industrial lawyer throughout West Malaysia. He has significant trial and appellate experiences and has appeared regularly at the Industrial Court, Labour Court and the appellate Courts, including the Federal Court. He has been utilizing his extensive skills and knowledge to defend unfair dismissal claims, handle trade disputes and collective agreement bargaining, to obtain favourable outcomes for employers.

As a lawyer dedicated to client care, TF Leow will ensure that you fully understand your rights, options and implications before moving forward with any case strategy.

Wearing the ‘commercial’ hat 

TF Leow is committed to deliver comprehensive and practical solutions to modern day employment challenges, tailored to the unique commercial needs of employers/companies throughout West Malaysia. TF Leow has proven track records of providing his insightful advice combined with practical acumen to resolve the ever-changing employment scenes confronting his clients from multiple jurisdictions.

TF Leow has, over the years, represented and advised numerous clients comprising multinational conglomerates, public-listed companies, industrial and commercial corporations, professional firms and organizations, multilateral agencies, domestic and international institutions, and social and welfare entities. TF Leow strongly believes his vast experience is a perfect choice for any organization facing employment and industrial matters, regardless of size.

TF Leow is also a regular invited Speaker at the Penang Bar Committee and the Malaysian Employers Federation on the recent development and current trend in labour/employment related laws, both local and foreign.

A Glimpse of His Past 

Prior to becoming an advocate, he has the privilege to work at the Trade Unions Affairs Department and Labour Department under the Ministry of Human Resources as a Senior Labour Officer (equivalent to Assistant Director of Labour presently) for 13 years.
Upon obtaining his Certificate in Legal Practice, he had chambered and practised at B.C. Teh & Yeoh. TF Leow has developed his skills and built his reputation over his years of practice at this firm.
Years later, TF Leow has set up his own firm to further develop his career in providing advice on employment and industrial relations matters. TF Leow & Associates was established in July 2008.

Practice Areas 

Employment Law
Industrial Relations
Tax

Board and Association 

Member of the Industrial and Labour Law Committee of the Bar Council Malaysia.
Past Chairman of the Industrial and Labour Law Subcommittee of the Penang Bar Committee.

Speaking Engagements in Recent Years (2019 – now) 

Webinar: “Challenges in Employment Law Under The ‘New Normal’ Situation
Co-Speaker: “Employment & Industrial Laws: Current Challenges and Judicial Approach/Solutions
Speaker: “Social Media and Employment Law” for Penang Bar Committee and Malaysian Employers Federation