Chou & Co Advocates & Solicitors
Legal Support for Industrial Investment, Property Transactions & Business Expansion in Johor
Company Profile
Chou & Co Advocates & Solicitors is a Malaysian-based legal practice committed to delivering practical, reliable and commercially focused legal solutions to individuals, businesses, developers and corporations.
The practice was established in 1995 and reconstituted as Chou & Co in 2000. Over the years, the firm has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism and meticulous attention to detail.
Its practice encompasses conveyancing, corporate and commercial advisory, dispute resolution, employment, probate and estate administration, and general civil litigation. By combining decades of legal experience with a client-centred approach, the firm aims to provide strategic advice, responsive service and tailored solutions that protect clients’ interests and support their long-term objectives.
As an affiliate of K Industrial Solutions, Chou & Co provides legal support to manufacturers, industrial property buyers, business owners and foreign investors seeking to acquire factories, lease industrial facilities, purchase industrial land or establish operations in Johor and Malaysia.
Supporting Industrial Property Transactions in Johor
Industrial property transactions can involve significantly more than signing a standard sale and purchase agreement. Companies purchasing or leasing a factory may need to review property title conditions, financing documentation, tenancy terms, corporate structures, transaction risks and other legal considerations before committing to an investment.
Chou & Co advises and acts in the purchase, sale, leasing, financing and development of residential, commercial and industrial properties. Its services include the preparation of sale and purchase agreements, loan and security documentation, tenancy agreements, perfection of transfer and charge, and property due diligence.
Through the K Industrial Solutions affiliate network, this legal expertise complements the industrial property search and site-selection process, allowing investors to obtain professional legal support as a transaction progresses.
Legal Services for Manufacturers & Industrial Investors
1. Conveyancing & Property Transactions
Chou & Co provides legal assistance for the purchase, sale, leasing, financing and development of industrial and commercial properties.
- Factory acquisition and disposal
- Industrial land acquisition
- Factory leasing
- Commercial and industrial property transactions
- Sale and purchase agreements
- Tenancy and lease agreements
- Loan and security documentation
- Property due diligence
- Perfection of transfer and charge
2. Corporate & Commercial Advisory
The firm provides practical legal advice to businesses on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partnership arrangements, joint ventures, commercial contracts, business restructuring and general corporate matters.
For businesses establishing or expanding operations in Malaysia, this support can help provide a clearer legal structure around investment, ownership, partnerships and commercial relationships.
3. Investment & Acquisition Due Diligence
Due diligence is an important part of acquiring an industrial property or investing in an existing business. Chou & Co supports businesses with legal due diligence for investments and acquisitions, helping clients identify legal issues and potential commercial risks before completing a transaction.
The firm also supports clients with commercial contract review, dispute prevention, commercial risk management and representation in negotiations where required.
4. Joint Venture & Shareholder Arrangements
Some manufacturing and industrial investments involve local partners, joint ventures or multiple shareholders. Chou & Co assists with joint venture arrangements, shareholder agreements, partnership structures, commercial contracts and business restructuring.
Proper documentation can help clarify responsibilities, ownership rights, decision-making processes and commercial obligations from the beginning of a business relationship.
5. Dispute Resolution & Civil Litigation
Chou & Co represents clients in a wide range of civil and commercial disputes, including contractual claims, debt recovery, property disputes, shareholder disputes, employment matters, professional negligence, tortious claims and injunction proceedings.
This enables businesses to access both transactional legal support and dispute-resolution capabilities within the same practice.
6. Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Matters
The firm also assists clients with probate and letters of administration, estate administration, trust matters, estate planning and related court applications involving wills and inheritance.
Supporting Foreign Investors Entering Johor
Chou & Co is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and serves clients throughout Malaysia. The firm also regularly advises foreign companies, multinational corporations and overseas investors seeking to establish or expand their presence in Malaysia, particularly those investing in Johor and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Support may include:
- Business establishment and corporate structuring
- Commercial contract drafting and review
- Acquisition and disposal of industrial land and facilities
- Factory leasing and property transactions
- Joint venture and shareholder arrangements
- Employment documentation and workforce-related matters
- Due diligence for investments and acquisitions
- Dispute prevention and commercial risk management
- Representation in negotiations and dispute resolution
The firm’s objective is to help businesses minimise legal risks while facilitating smooth commercial operations and long-term investment in Malaysia.
Industries Served
Why Chou & Co
Established Legal Practice in Johor Bahru
Comprehensive Legal Services
Commercially Focused Advice
Responsive & Accessible Support
Property & Corporate Experience
Understanding of Malaysian Law
Long-Term Client Relationships
Meet the Legal Advisor
Dominic Chou Chock Teen
Dominic Chou Chock Teen is a Partner at Chou & Co Advocates & Solicitors. He graduated from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom before obtaining the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in Malaysia.
His practice focuses on corporate and commercial advisory, conveyancing and civil litigation, advising individuals, SMEs and corporations on a wide range of legal and commercial matters.
Dominic is committed to providing practical, commercially driven legal solutions with professionalism, responsiveness and meticulous attention to detail.
Main Area of Expertise: Commercial Transactions & Dispute Resolution
Vision & Mission
Vision
Mission
Core Values
- Integrity: Upholding high standards of honesty, ethics and professional responsibility.
- Excellence: Striving for precision, quality and meticulous attention to detail.
- Client-Centred Service: Prioritising clients’ objectives with practical advice, responsive communication and personalised solutions.
- Professionalism: Acting with respect, accountability and dedication.
- Commercial Awareness: Providing legal advice that supports sound business decisions and commercially practical outcomes.
- Commitment: Building long-term relationships through dependable legal support and trusted counsel.
Working Together with K Industrial Solutions
K Industrial Solutions connects businesses and investors with suitable factories, warehouses and industrial land across Johor. When a client progresses from property search to transaction, professional legal support becomes an important part of the process.
Through its affiliate network, K Industrial Solutions can connect clients with Chou & Co for matters such as industrial property transactions, legal due diligence, sale or lease documentation, corporate structuring, commercial agreements and related legal support.
Industrial Property Search → Property Evaluation → Legal Due Diligence → Sale / Lease Documentation → Corporate & Commercial Support → Transaction Completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Chou & Co handle factory sale and purchase transactions?
Yes. The firm advises on purchases, sales, financing and development of industrial properties and prepares sale and purchase agreements, financing documentation and related property documents.
Can Chou & Co assist with factory rental or tenancy agreements?
Yes. Factory leasing and property transactions are part of the firm’s legal support for businesses and investors.
Can the firm assist a foreign company expanding into Johor?
Yes. Chou & Co regularly advises foreign companies, multinational corporations and overseas investors seeking to establish or expand their presence in Malaysia, particularly those investing in Johor and the JS-SEZ.
Can Chou & Co help with company structuring?
Yes. Its corporate and commercial practice includes commercial transactions, shareholder arrangements, partnerships, joint ventures, commercial contracts, business restructuring and general corporate matters.
Does Chou & Co provide legal due diligence for industrial property transactions?
Yes. The firm provides property due diligence as part of its conveyancing and property transaction services, as well as legal due diligence for investments and acquisitions.
Does the firm handle commercial disputes?
Yes. Chou & Co represents clients in civil and commercial disputes, including contractual claims, debt recovery, property disputes, shareholder disputes and other related matters.
Contact Information
Chou & Co Advocates & Solicitors
admin@chouco.com.my