Firm News
- May 21, 2026
ALSA Malaysia Mediation & International Moot Court Competitions 2026
Daniel & Wong is pleased to have supported the Asian Law Studentsโ Association (Malaysia) in two of its competitions:
- ALSA Malaysia Mediation Competition (AMMC) 2026, held on 9.5.2026 – 10.5.2026; and
- ALSA International Moot Court Competition (National Selection Round) (AIMCC) 2026, held on 16.5.2026 – 17.5.2026.
These initiatives provide a platform for aspiring mooters to develop their advocacy, negotiation, and legal reasoning skills, and it was encouraging to observe the high standard of participation across both events.
Our Partner, Daniel Albert, also contributed as a guest judge for the semi-final rounds of the AIMCC.
We thank ALSA Malaysia for the opportunity to support these initiatives and commend the efforts behind their organisation, as well as the participation of all teams involved.
Event photographs are available in the gallery below.
- May 8, 2026
Daniel & Wong Ranked in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, 2026 Guide
We are pleased to announce that Daniel & Wong has been recognised as a Notable Firm in the Commercial and Transactions practice area by Benchmark Litigation in its Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide.
Benchmark Litigation is a definitive global guide to the worldโs leading litigation firms and lawyers, with rankings based on extensive market research, client feedback and analysis of significant cases and firm developments.
We express our sincere appreciation to our clients for their continued trust and support, and to the editors and researchers at Benchmark Litigation for this recognition.
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and collective efforts of our Dispute Resolution team.
๐Learn more about this year’s rankings here.
#BenchmarkLitigation #DisputeResolution #Litigation #DanielAndWong #Malaysia
- January 16, 2026
Daniel & Wong Ranked in Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2026 edition.
We are delighted to share that Daniel & Wong has once again been ranked in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2026 edition:
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โข ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ &๐: ๐ง๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ 4We are also pleased to note that Daniel Albert and Nicholas Yap (Dispute Resolution), as well as Kenneth Wong and Chermaine Chen (Corporate and M&A), continue to be recognised as ๐๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ง๐จ in The Legal 500โs editorial commentary.
These rankings reflect the dedication of our teams in delivering high-quality, client-focused legal advice and the continued trust of our clients and peers.
๐For more information, please visit the link here.
#Legal500 #AsiaPacificLaw #DanielAndWong #MergersandAcquisition #DisputeResolution #Malaysia
- December 22, 2025
Daniel & Wong Sponsors KL Bar-Lincolnโs Inn Alumni Moot Competition 2025
We were pleased to support the KL Bar-Lincolnโs Inn Alumni Association of Malaysia (LIAAM) Moot Court Competition 2025 as a Bronze Sponsor.
Our Nicholas Yap also had the opportunity to serve as a judge during the preliminary rounds on 29.11.2025, engaging with young advocates and their advocacy skills.
Congratulations to all participants, and our appreciation to the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee, the Young Lawyers Committee, LIAAM, and the organising committee for a meaningful and well-run competition.
#DanielAndWong #MootCourt #Advocacy
- December 13, 2025
Daniel & Wong Ranked in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2026.
We are pleased to share that Daniel & Wong has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2026.
Our Corporate & Commercial Team, led by Kenneth Wong, continues to be recognised under Band 5 in the Corporate/M&A category, reflecting the teamโs consistent delivery of practical and commercially focused legal solutions.
We are also proud to share that Kenneth Wong has been individually recognised as โUp and Comingโ in the Corporate/M&A category, underscoring his growing prominence in the field.
Our Head of Litigation, Daniel Albert, is again recognised as โUp and Comingโ in the Dispute Resolution category, reflecting his expertise and steady track record in complex disputes.
Wehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel7albert/ remain grateful to our clients for their trust and to our team for their continued dedication.
For more details, please click the link here.
#ChambersAndPartners #ChambersAsiaPacific #AsiaPacificGuide2026 #DanielAndWong #CorporateMnA #DisputeResolution #LegalRankings
- November 20, 2025
Welcoming our newest Associate in the Corporate & Commercial Department!
Gillian first joined us as a pupil under the guidance of Kenneth Wong, where she consistently demonstrated strong analytical skills, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering quality work. Following her admission as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 10.10.2025, we are delighted to have her continue her professional journey with us.
Please join us in congratulating Gillian as she embarks on this next chapter of her career with Daniel & Wong. We look forward to her continued growth and contributions to the firm.
#DanielAndWong #CorporateLaw #TeamDW #LifeAtDW - November 11, 2025
From Structure to Substance: Building Persuasive Legal Arguments with Taylor’s Mooting Society
Last Tuesday, we had the pleasure of hosting a workshop in collaboration with Taylor’s Mooting Society, titled โ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐: ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ.โ
Our Dispute Resolution lawyers, Nicholas Yap and Thevan Aruljothi, shared practical insights on the fundamentals of mooting โ from structuring submissions to crafting persuasive advocacy.
A big thank you to the team at Taylor’s Mooting Society for the collaboration and to all participants for their enthusiasm and thoughtful engagement throughout the session.
๐ธ Scroll through to see moments from the workshop.#DanielAndWong #Mooting #DWTalksLaw #legalworkshop
- November 5, 2025
Daniel & Wong at the Malaysian Bar Sports Arbitration Moot Competition
Weโre pleased to share that our Nicholas Yap recently served as a Co-Arbitrator at the Malaysian Bar Sports Arbitration Moot Competition (MyBar SAMCO 2025), organised by the Bar Council Sports Law Practice Committee.
The competition brings together law students from universities across Malaysia to experience sports arbitration in a simulated setting, tackling disputes inspired by real-world sports cases and developing advocacy, reasoning, and teamwork skills.
We are glad to have contributed to an initiative that promotes practical learning and supports the development of future members of the legal profession. Kudos to the organising team at Malaysian Bar for a well-run and meaningful event.#DanielAndWong #MyBarSAMCO2025 #mooting
- September 23, 2025
Kenneth Wong Recognised in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025โ2026 (35th Edition) as Notable Practitioner
We are proud to share that our partner, Kenneth Wong, has been recognised in the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025โ2026 (35th Edition) as a Leading Lawyer – Notable Practitioner in Corporate and M&A.
Congratulations, Kenneth Wong, on this well-deserved recognition!
๐Learn more about the rankings here.
๐Discover more about our Corporate & Commercial expertise.
#DanielAndWong #IFLR1000 #LeadingLawyers #CorporateLaw #DWMnA
- September 18, 2025
Daniel & Wong Ranked as a Notable Firm in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025 – 2026 (35th Edition)
We are delighted to announce that Daniel & Wong has been ranked as a Notable Firm in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) for the first time in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025 – 2026 (35th Edition).
The IFLR1000 is a leading guide to financial and corporate law firms and lawyers, with rankings based on transactional expertise and client feedback.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients for their confidence and support, and to the editors and researchers of IFLR1000 for this recognition.
Kudos to our dedicated Corporate team, Kenneth Wong, Chermaine Chen, Emily Lee En Ying, and Yen Chyi Lee, for making this achievement possible.
๐ Learn more about this year’s ranking here.
#IFLR1000 #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateLaw #DanielAndWong #DWMnA
