Malaysian parliament to consider opening up to foreign lawyers

The Malaysian parliament is set to consider a Bill that would allow foreign law firms to practice law in Malaysia via an international partnership or qualified foreign law firm licence. The Bill was tabled by a Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department - Datuk Liew Vui Keong. The government aims to liberalise the industry in Malaysia so that it can become an international hub for Islamic finance.

Malaysian parliament to consider opening up to foreign lawyers thestar.com.my Mon, Apr 23, 2012