Malacca & Selangor
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Theivaendran

K. THEIVAENDRAN

LL.B (Hon.), London

Email: theivaendran@desho.com.my

Qualifications

Theivaendran obtained his Certificate of Legal Practice and was called to the Malaysian Bar on January 10, 2002. 

 

He read in chambers under Messrs Iza Ng Yeoh & Kit and commenced his practice under the same firm, where he handled all manner of general civil and corporate litigation, including corporate receivership, banking and foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcies and windings-up, employment matters, debt recovery and family proceedings. He joined Messrs Rajpal, Firah & Vishnu as a junior Partner in 2007 where he developed his skills as a formidable criminal litigator.

 

He set up Messrs Theivaendran & Associates in 2011 and he continued to specialize in criminal law practice. Theivaendran successfully conducted various criminal trials and appeals involving drug trafficking (Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952), murder, armed robbery, assault and cheating and other general crimes under the Malaysian Penal Code. Theivaendran is also widely experienced in conducting hearings under preventive detention cases under LLPK, SOSMA and POCA.

 

Theivaendran also has a successful record in conducting trials for white collar offences such as criminal breach of trust, graft and corruption offences under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, and money laundering under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceedings of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

 

Theivaendran’s track record in successfully handling such an extensive criminal repertoire of criminal trials and appeals, and his tenacity in fighting for his clients’ rights ensure that he is one of the most sought-after criminal lawyers for drug trafficking, murder and corruption offences. Theivaendran’s experience in liaising with the Royal Malaysian Police, the MACC and various government agencies also ensures that he is a great asset in advising his individual and corporate clients in ensuring preventive safeguards in the day-to-day running of their businesses.

 

He joined Messrs Desmond Ho & Associates as a Senior Partner on December 1, 2019.

 

 

Achievements & Service

Theivaendran has handled a number of serious crime cases with success at all levels of Court. Known within the circles of criminal law practitioners in Klang Valley, he is steadfast in defending his client’s rights and uncompromising in integrity.

 

Areas of Practice

  • Banking, Finance & Insolvency Litigation
  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation
  • Project Developments & Corporate Advisory
  • Industrial Relations & Employment Law
  • Intellectual Property & Trademarks
  • Criminal Litigation
  • Anti-Money Laundering & Criminal Breach of Trust
  • Immigration Law