Speaker Bio
Mun Yew is a Partner in Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s leading Corporate & Commercial Dispute Resolution department and the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice. As an active practitioner in both the Courts and arbitration, he has successfully secured favourable outcomes for his clients as both lead and co-counsel.
In the TMT sector, Mun Yew provides strategic counsel to reputable industry players on regulatory compliance, specifically regarding the Communications & Multimedia Act 1998 and the mandatory standards issued by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). His experience spans the full lifecycle of technical infrastructure, including the provision of telecommunication and network services, IT services, and the construction of network facilities. Additionally, he manages a broad range of commercial agreements, including broadcasting and sponsorship deals, the procurement of hardware and software, and other critical IT and Telco-related contracts.
Mun Yew is also involved in various aspects of corporate & shareholders’ dispute, as well as commercial disputes.
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG) is one of Malaysia’s largest and most established law firms, consistently recognised for its excellence by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Chambers Asia-Pacific, and Asialaw Profiles. As digital transformation and technological innovation become constants in the modern business landscape, LHAG’s dedicated Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice remains at the forefront of the industry. With over 20 years of experience, the firm maintains a deep fluency in the legal nuances and rapid developments regulating the TMT sector, providing a comprehensive range of services that address both traditional and emerging challenges.
The firm’s expertise is further amplified by its position as the sole Malaysian member of Multilaw and Interlaw, granting it direct access to over 8,000 lawyers in more than 150 cities worldwide. This global reach ensures that LHAG is well-versed in both local and international TMT laws, establishing it as the go-to firm for major industry players navigating the complexities of AI governance, data regulation, and digital infrastructure. From advising on the construction of network facilities and IT service procurement to handling high-profile technical disputes, the firm’s TMT team leverages its standing as a premier litigation powerhouse to deliver excellent results.
By blending decades of institutional experience with a forward-thinking approach to innovation, LHAG continues to lead the way in securing favourable outcomes for clients operating at the intersection of law and technology.