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Tan Lin Hong, Ryan

Over the span of his career, Ryan Tan’s practice covers civil and commercial litigation in a variety of areas including contractual disputes, employment disputes, commercial insolvency and family law matters of all types.

 

He has a proven track record of delivering favorable outcomes for clients through strategic legal representation and advocacy.

Phone:
+6016 432 8032

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Email:
ryan@ctwlaw.my

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Qualifications
  • Advocates & Solicitors, High Court of Malaya (2016)

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)(Hons), University of Malaya (2015)


     

Area of Practice
  • Civil, General & Commercial Litigation

  • Employment Law

  • Family Disputes

  • Estate Disputes

  • Debt Recovery

  • Insolvency & Winding Up

  • Will, Trusts & Probate

  • Real Estate


     

Profile

Dispute Resolution 

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With a comprehensive understanding of litigation procedures and a commitment to excellence, Ryan Tan provides personalized legal services tailored to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and effective communication both in and out of the court.

 

Ryan Tan takes a practical approach as counsel to clients in the music, new media, film, fashion, jewellery and sports industries on various issues including contract, intellectual property law, employment law and defamation, helping them navigate through complex legal issues while running a business.

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Family & Estate Disputes

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Ryan Tan is a dedicated family and estate disputes lawyer with a passion for helping clients navigate complex legal matters with sensitivity and expertise. He focuses on resolving disputes concerning divorce, custody, adoption, injunction, wills, trusts, guardianship, and family property matters.. Ryan Tan is committed to providing personalized legal solutions that prioritize the best interests of clients and their families. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, he works tirelessly to achieve favorable outcomes and peace of mind for those he represents.

Experience

Dispute Resolution

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  • Successfully represented companies and individual in facing winding up and insolvency proceedings and negotiating settlements with creditors

  • Acted for a food and beverage business in a defamation lawsuit, securing a favorable settlement and retractions from the defendant, avoiding lengthy court proceedings

  • Acted for creditors in debt recovery matters, utilizing negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings to recover outstanding debts and secure payment arrangements

  • Successfully resolved disputes over property ownership and landlord-tenant conflicts to protect clients' property rights

  • Represented both employers and employees in disputes involving wrongful termination, and breach of employment contracts, achieving favorable settlements and verdicts

  • Handled a variety of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, partnership disputes and shareholder disagreements, resolving matters through negotiation or litigation

  • Represented a beneficiary in defending the validity of a deceased last will and testament, which purported to distribute his substantial estate unequally among family members. Successfully argued before the court that the last will and testament was valid

  • Represented a company in seeking judicial review of the decision by the Tribunal for Consumer Claims to award substantial compensation to a consumer for alleged service disruptions. Filed judicial review challenging Tribunal’s decision. The court granted review, setting aside Tribunal’s decision

  • Represented clients in filing judicial review against the Tribunal for Homebuyers Claims’ decision to allow the purchaser to be compensated with late delivery damages

  • Represented client in pursuing claim for damages for intellectual property infringement.

  • Defending a client in a claim for mismanagement of industrial waste

  • Assisted a company in setting aside a total sum of RM700,000.00 judgment in default obtained by the creditor by demonstrating procedural irregularities and successfully struck out the claims

  • Represented a mother in a contentious divorce where the main issue was child custody. Through thorough preparation and presenting evidence of the mother’s strong bond with the children, the court ruled in favor of joint custody with the mother having primary care and control

  • Acted for a husband in a divorce involving significant marital assets, including properties, investments, and businesses acquired during the marriage. Achieved a favorable division whereby the client received an equitable share of the marital estate

  • Represented a husband in a divorce where paternity of one of the children was in question due to allegations of adultery. Successfully petitioned the court for a DNA paternity test to establish biological parentage

  • Represented a wife in filing application for injunction in court to prevent husband's domestic violence against wife. Presented evidence of physical abuse and emotional distress suffered by wife. Court granted injunction, providing immediate protection to wife and ensuring her safety

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Corporate

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  • Advised and drafted a variety of contracts and agreements for a private limited company in the entertainment and sports industry

  • Advised and drafted service agreements for companies in Malaysia

  • Advised and drafted settlement agreements for companies/individuals in Malaysia

  • Advised and drafted friendly loan agreements for companies/individuals in Malaysia

  • Advised a few start-up companies on incorporation, licenses required and it’s business operation

  • Advised a company in relation to a crowdfunding exercise

  • Advised on strata management matters and disputes

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Conveyancing

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  • Drafting, reviewing and preparing the sale and purchase agreement and documents for sub-sale transactions

  • Drafting, reviewing and preparing the tenancy agreement

  • Advising financial institutions in property financing

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Language
  • English

  • Malay

  • Mandarin

  • Hokkien

     

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