Mingyih Chew
President at United Kingdom & Ireland Malaysian Law Students' Union (KPUM)- Claim this Profile
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Music Theory Grade 8
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Piano Performance Grade 8
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Experience
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United Kingdom & Ireland Malaysian Law Students' Union (KPUM)
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Sep 2022 - Present
Be responsible for leading the 90 committees across the United Kingdom and Malaysia in creating events and initiatives for Malaysian law students. Coordinated the VoteMalaysia initiative (a Postal Voting Drive for 15th Malaysian General Election) in the United Kingdom and Malaysia, particularly compliance work (prepared Compliance Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Press Statements, etc). Successfully brought back 30k (6932 from the UKE) Postal Ballots to Malaysia. Be responsible for leading the 90 committees across the United Kingdom and Malaysia in creating events and initiatives for Malaysian law students. Coordinated the VoteMalaysia initiative (a Postal Voting Drive for 15th Malaysian General Election) in the United Kingdom and Malaysia, particularly compliance work (prepared Compliance Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Press Statements, etc). Successfully brought back 30k (6932 from the UKE) Postal Ballots to Malaysia.
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Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International
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Malaysia
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vacation Trainee
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Researcher of Development and Alumni Relations Department
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Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
Seat in the Fundraising Division, work on the Prospect Research and Stewardship Teams. Researched for the alumni that based in the Malaysia and United States of America to identify the potential donors. Seat in the Fundraising Division, work on the Prospect Research and Stewardship Teams. Researched for the alumni that based in the Malaysia and United States of America to identify the potential donors.
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Apex Chambers
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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Mini-Pupil
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Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
Shadowed Ms. Bethan Ruth Evans in prosecuting a criminal case regarding drug trafficking (Methylamphetamine, Gamma- butyrolactone, Cannabis) consisting of 9 charges, particularly in relation to the Misuse of Drugs (possession and supply), Possession of Criminal Property and Fraudulent Evasion of a Restricted Importation of Criminal Property. Observed the whole trial process at the Crown Court from the aspects of pleas, selection of juries, examination-in-chief, cross-examination, verdict delivery, summing-up and sentencing. Observed meeting conducted between barrister and witness (police officer) before the trial. Shadowed Ms. Rebecca Griffiths in defending a criminal case regarding drug trafficking (Cocaine), particularly in relation to the Misuse of Drugs (possession). The accused pleaded guilty and was sentenced. Observed meeting conducted between the barrister and Client (accused) at the Court’s cell. Show less
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Shearn Delamore & Co
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Incoming Legal Intern
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2023 - 2023
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Forensic Intern
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Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
Deloitte is an international professional services network headquartered in London, and is considered one of the Big Four Accounting Firms. Deloitte is also the largest professional services network by revenue and number of professionals in the world. During my internship with Deloitte (Forensic Function under Financial Advisory Department), I was exposed and tasked in several areas and works:- Involved in a project of Anti-Money Laundering in the region of the Philippines by attending meetings with the Client and conducting Policies Research, Gap Assessment and Analysis. Involved in a project for Business Intelligence Services by conducting companies background search, organisational structure search and criminal search to generate the final report. Assisted with the Whistleblowing Monthly Test Call Walkthrough to ensure the Whistleblowing Platforms are working well. Assisted in the establishment of a Risk Assessment Platform by compiling the current database to generate a sample. Assisted with a tender process for a potential Anti-Bribery and Corruption project by reviewing the company’s documents and preparing the Proposal Deck. Assisted with the Business Development matter for legal profession expansion. Attended trainings and meetings by the team and department and firm. Show less
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Jerald Gomez & Associates
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Malaysia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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May 2022 - Jun 2022
JGA was established in 1991, and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, with associate offices in Perth and Melbourne. They have been providing comprehensive legal services ranging from criminal, civil to commercial matters to clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States. During my internship with JGA, I was exposed and tasked in several areas and works:- Assisted the partner in a case pertaining to Joint Venture Malay Reservation Land Development in the State of Selangor. Conducted research regarding money laundering, cheating, defamation, removal of company directors, etc. Attended Client meetings and corporate functions. Assisted with the firm's marketing, particularly Linkedin profile building. Show less
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Trowers & Hamlins
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
T&H is an international law firm was founded nearly 250 years ago with headquartered in London. T&H is the first foreign law firm to be granted a qualified foreign law firm licence to practice in Malaysia. With a multidisciplinary practice, they support Malaysian and ASEAN clients effectively to execute international cross-border investment, Mergers & Acquisition and financing transactions across a range of sectors. During my internship with T&H, I was exposed and tasked in several areas and works:- Exposed in the practice areas of International Banking & Finance, International Corporate and International Infrastructure & Real Estate with 5 given tasks. Conducted research on the topics of Islamic Finance (AAOIFI and Murabaha in UAE), Private Equity (specifically France and Luxembourg), Mergers & Acquisitions, Standard Forms of Construction Contracts and Public Procurement Law (specifically in Malaysia and UAE). Attended 2 trainings for 'Project Financing' and 'Acquisition Financing'. Conducted a presentation entitled 'ESG : Trend and Outlook in the Legal Industry' to the entire firm. Show less
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Legal Cheek
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme
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Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
Attended all the sessions. Attended all the sessions.
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Esther Ong Tengku Saiful & Sree
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Malaysia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
ETS was established in 1999 and has grown in a physical setting, personnel strength and clientele base. They provide key legal services in various areas, while they are best known for our dispute resolution, especially in the area of commercial disputes, employment disputes and intellectual property litigations. During my internship with ETS, I was exposed and tasked in several areas and works:- Be responsible for the digitalisation of files, article writing for the themes of Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity, as well as research works such as defamation case law, SMEs Grants, etc. Assisted the lawyers in civil litigation, retainer and advisory cases such as application for letter of administration, assets clarification for the deceased, divorce (single petition), reinstatement of a company, debt recovery, application for citizenship, small claim, etc. Drafted several cause papers such as letter of demand, writ summon, originating summon, statement of claim, affidavit in support, etc. Observed one hearing at Court of Appeal. Show less
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Bright Network
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship Experience UK : Commercial Law
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
Attended all the sessions. Completed Clyde & Co's work sample on the topic of International Arbitration. Researched on arbitral process and the dispute resolution clauses (UNCITRAL 2013 Rules & LCIA Rules 2020). Attended all the sessions. Completed Clyde & Co's work sample on the topic of International Arbitration. Researched on arbitral process and the dispute resolution clauses (UNCITRAL 2013 Rules & LCIA Rules 2020).
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Education
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City, University of London
Bar Vocational Studies, Law -
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law -
Brickfields Asia College
Bachelor of Law, Legal Studies -
Kuen Cheng High School
High School Diploma, Science Stream