Join Malaysia’s leading in-house counsel and compliance professionals for a full day of: 🔹Dispute Resolution strategies that work 🔹AI and Tech insights for In-House Legal teams 🔹Practical updates on Data Privacy 🔹 Meaningful networking opportunities — and more to come! Seats are limited, secure your spot!
9:30 am to 9:40 amOpening RemarksBy Rahul Prakash, Publisher, In-House Community
9:40 am to 10:40 amPanel Discussion: Future Proofing Legal Teams Talent Tech and TransformationPanelists:Adriana Leu, Head of Legal, Touch N GoFariz Azman,General Counsel, UEM Group Berhad Reena Sidhu, Head of Legal, AirAsia BerhadModerator: Rahul Prakash, Publisher, In-House CommunitySub-topics:The changing skillset of in-house counselAdoption of legal technology and automation, plus AI.Legal team structure and scalabilityTalent development and retentionPreparation for emerging legal and operational risks
10:40 am to 11:00 amMorning Networking Break
11:00 am to 12:00 pmKey Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) and Due Diligence ConsiderationsByGeoff Allen, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsThis presentation aims to cover the key legal considerations when dealing with cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) deals. In this session, the speaker will be exploring current M&A trends and insights, practical considerations, due diligence, and the disclosure process.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pmResolving Disputes – Arbitration or Courts? Practical Considerations when Drafting Dispute Resolution ClausesPanelists:Preetha Pillai, Partner, SkrineLoshini Ramarmuty, Partner, SkrineModerator: Eric Gomez, Senior Associate, Skrine
1:00 pm to 2:00 pmLunch break
2:00 pm to 3:00 pmFrom Pledges to Pathways: The Legal Roadmap to DecarbonisationPanelists:Amin Abdul Majid, Managing Partner, Zaid Ibrahim & Co.Khoo Yu Lin, Partner, Zaid Ibrahim & Co. Xylia Sim, Partner, Linklaters SingaporeModerator: Andreanna Ten Maven, Partner, Zaid Ibrahim & Co. As regulatory momentum around climate and sustainability grows, decarbonisation is becoming a key area of focus for businesses—whether driven by compliance, investor expectations, or market access. Yet the legal landscape remains complex and evolving. In this session at the KL In-House Congress 2025, Zaid Ibrahim & Co., together with Linklaters Singapore, will unpack the fundamentals of decarbonisation from a legal perspective, including developments in carbon and renewable energy credits, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, the CCUS Act, and agreements for battery storage systems. This session is tailored for in-house counsel and aims to provide a clear overview of the legal risks, regulatory developments, and strategic considerations relevant to supporting their organisations’ decarbonisation efforts.
3:00 pm to 3:20 pmAfternoon Networking Break
3:20 pm to 4:20 pmA New Era of Data Privacy Compliance: Mandatory DPOs, Breach Reporting & Cross-Border Transfer Challenges Under Malaysia’s PDPASpeakers:Ong Johnson, Partner, Halim Hong & QuekLo Khai Yi, Partner, Halim Hong & QuekMalaysia’s data privacy legal landscape is undergoing a sea change. With sweeping reforms aligning local standards to global expectations, organisations must now prepare for new mandatory requirements, including the appointment of Data Protection Officers, data breach notification obligations, and Transfer Impact Assessments for cross-border data transfers. This session will unpack what these changes mean, what’s coming next, and how businesses should strategically respond.
4:20 pm to 4:30 pmClosing Remarks & Prize Giveaway
