Qualification:

• LLB, Queensland University of Technology (1998)
• Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya (1999)
• Advocate of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak (2002)
• Associate, The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (2000)

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Advocates’ Association of Sarawak
• Chairman, Kuching Branch, Advocates’ Association of Sarawak (2022-2026)
• Vice President, Central Committee, Advocates’ Association of Sarawak (2022-2025)

About Tang Chieh:

Tang Chieh is a highly experienced litigator with over 25 years of specialized practice in insurance litigation, banking securities enforcement and employment law. Recognised for his strategic advocacy and keen analytical skills, he represents a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, corporations, insurance companies, and private individuals, achieving successful outcomes in intricate legal matters.

His extensive litigation experience covers a wide range of issues, including banking and securities enforcement, commercial and contractual disputes involving joint venture agreements, sale and purchase contracts, tenancy agreements, and insurance disputes. Tang Chieh is particularly noted for his proficiency in cases involving employment advisory and compliance, judicial review of Industrial Court awards, defamation suits, injunctions, and disputes related to Native Customary Rights (NCR).

Tang Chieh’s meticulous preparation and strategic thinking make him a dependable advocate, consistently achieving successful outcomes in challenging and high- stakes cases.

Practice Areas:

• Banking & Securities Litigation
• Commercial & Contractual Disputes
• Insurance Litigation
• Land References
• Employment & Industrial Relations
• Defamation
• Native Customary Rights (NCR) Litigation

Notable Matters:

• Christopher Bandi v Tumbung Nakis & Anor; Jamil Sindi (Third Party) [2016] 4 CLJ 831 (Court of Appeal) – Whether decision of application for amendment of pleadings made by sessions court during trial is appealable
• Alui Nitos & Ors v Polima Forest Bintulu Sdn Bhd & Ors [2016] CLJU 1578 (High Court) – Native Customary Rights land dispute
• Dennis Lee Kuok Loong v PP [2014] 2 CLJ 519 (High Court) – Appeal against conviction of causing death by dangerous driving under s. 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987
• Numpang Suntai & Ors v Quality Concrete Holdings Berhad & Ors [2012] CLJU 752 (High Court) – Native Customary Rights land dispute and validity of License to take Forest
• Numpang Suntai & Ors v Quality Concrete Holdings Berhad & Ors [2011] CLJU 118 (High Court) – Injunction application over Native Customary Rights land dispute
• Lau Kung Kai v Abu Serah Bol [2008] 10 CLJ 245 (High Court) – Appeal against liability and quantum of road traffic accident claim
• Zawawisma Sdn Bhd v Superintendent Of Lands & Surveys Kuching [2006] 7 MLJ 488 (High Court) – Land Reference case in determining market value of acquired land
• Good Harvest Plantation Sdn Bhd v Director of Forests Anor Sibu Slipway Sdn Bhd [2009] MLJU 1360 (High Court) – Intervener application by persons not parties
• Mohd Nur Akmal Yahya & Anor v Rickson Akup & Anor [2017] 5 LNS 1 (Sessions Court) – Trial on liability and quantum of road traffic accident claim