Howlette Teng Wei Yip

Federal Counsel at Attorney General Chambers, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia, MY
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Jun, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Legal Tech & Startups
    IE Law School
    Jun, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Jun, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Protecting Business Innovations via Trademark
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Protecting Business Innovations via Patent
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Attorney General Chambers, Putrajaya, Malaysia
    • Law Practice
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Federal Counsel
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      My principal duties and functions include representing the Government of Malaysia in all civil proceedings and in matters of public interest, and handling claims where the dispute relates to construction contracts involving substantial amounts which is to be resolved in an arbitration proceedings. My principal duties and functions include representing the Government of Malaysia in all civil proceedings and in matters of public interest, and handling claims where the dispute relates to construction contracts involving substantial amounts which is to be resolved in an arbitration proceedings.

  • Harjit Sandhu Wan and Associates
    • Malaysia
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Legal Associate
      • Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
    • Pupil-in-Chambers
      • May 2019 - Feb 2020

      During my 9-months stint with HSWA, I was effectively trained and tasked with commercial litigation work and dealt with matters pertaining to commercial disputes, breach of agreements in relation to employment, loan and sale of goods, construction work disputes, debt recovery and companies-related matters such as winding up of company. My primary legal work in HSWA ranged from research to drafting cause papers including pleadings, interlocutory applications, submissions, and court orders. Assisted senior counsel in hearings at the High Court as well as attended case managements in lower courts and with the Registrar in relation to various litigation matters independently. Attended client meetings with senior counsels and subsequently grasped the importance of drafting effective legal opinion commercially and economically. Show less

  • Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International
    • Legal Executive
      • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

      • Assisted partners and legal associates in advising several Korean companies in relation to a shareholder cross-border dispute and oppression claims; • Assisted partners and legal associates in advising a multinational TMT company in a complex claim involving a commercial contract negotiated in arms-length; • Assisted partners and legal associates in advising a global mining company in both judicial review and constitutional challenges against the State government; • Assisted partners and legal associates in advising a multinational pharmaceutical company on a potential dispute in relation to design infringement; • Assisted partners and legal associates in advising a multinational IT company for trials by conducting legal research, and drafting pleadings, interlocutory applications and submissions; • Assisted partners and legal associates in conducting research, bundling documents, conducting interviews and, drafting pleadings and affidavits for several industrial court’s matter in relation to unfair dismissal based on several grounds; • Assisted partners and legal associates in conducting research and drafting legal memorandum for a Malaysian-based Korean Company in relation to negligence; • Assisted partners and legal associates in advising a client about arbitration procedures, agreements to refer to arbitration and fees; • Serve court documents on behalf of solicitors; • Transcribe court recordings and attended hearings in High Court and Industrial Court; • Translate court documents such as pleadings, interlocutory applications, submissions and affidavits; • Assisted partners and legal associates to prepare slides for presentation regarding contractual principles; • Assisted partners in investigating any possible cause of action for our client or against our client regarding property misappropriation; Assisted partners and legal associates in advising a company on termination of a contract and its repercussion; Show less

  • Zuellig Pharma
    • Singapore
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Medical Sales Representative
      • Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
  • Starbucks
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Shift Manager
      • Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
  • Guinness Anchor Berhad
    • Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Data Analyst
      • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

Education

  • Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Malaysia
    Certificate in Legal Practice, Legal Professions and Studies
    2017 - 2018
  • Northumbria University
    Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
    2015 - 2016
  • Brickfields Asia College
    UK Transfer Degree Programme (LAW), Legal Studies, General
    2014 - 2015
  • Monash University Malaysia
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical Sciences, General
    2010 - 2013

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