Legal Profession Act 1976 · Updated to 1 Aug 2018 · Part IV · Privileges of Advocates and Solicitors
Section 40G
Feedback & supportA foreign law firm may apply for a qualified foreign law firm licence if it satisfies such conditions as the Bar Council may think fit to impose in any particular case.
foreign law firm
“foreign law firm” means a foreign law firm which provides legal services in foreign law and includes a corporation duly constituted for the purpose of practising law established or licensed to provide legal services by the appropriate licensing authority of a state or territory other than Malaysia;
Upon receiving the application, the Bar Council shall refer such application to the Selection Committee for consideration and recommendation.
Bar Council
“Bar Council” and “Council” mean the central council of the Malaysian Bar established under section 47;
The Bar Council shall, upon the recommendation of the
Selection Committee, grant an application made under subsection (1)
on such conditions as the Bar Council may think fit to impose in any particular case or refuse the application.
A qualified foreign law firm shall pay to the Bar Council such licence fee at such times and in such manner as may be prescribed.
qualified foreign law firm
“qualified foreign law firm” means a foreign law firm licensed under section 40G. Licence required for foreign law firm
The Bar Council may, by notice in writing—
impose any new or additional conditions on the licence; or
vary or revoke any conditions imposed on the licence.
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The Bar Council may renew a licence granted under this section for such period and upon such conditions as the Bar Council may specify.
A qualified foreign law firm is entitled to practise in the permitted practice areas in accordance with such conditions as may be determined by the Bar Council.
permitted practice areas
“permitted practice areas” means the areas of legal practice as prescribed;
A Malaysian lawyer employed in a qualified foreign law firm shall be disqualified from obtaining a practising certificate under
practising certificate
“practising certificate” means a certificate issued by the Registrar under section 29;