Partner

Janice Anne Leo

Janice, as the Head of the Firm’s Employment and Labour Law Practice, is an experienced legal practitioner who advises and represents clients across diverse industries in all aspects of employment and labour law. She frequently appears before all levels of the Court and the Industrial Court, acting in a wide range of employment-related disputes.

In addition to dispute resolution, Janice provides strategic counsel on employment matters, including drafting and implementing HR and disciplinary policies. Her expertise spans workplace practices, disciplinary frameworks, harassment and discrimination issues, workplace bullying, restructuring exercises, dismissals, and occupational health and safety compliance. She is also experienced in advising on union-related disputes, including collective bargaining and union registrations and recognition.

Janice also acts as an independent external investigator for clients in employment-related matters, including allegations of misconduct, harassment, and whistleblower complaints, ensuring impartiality and compliance with procedural fairness throughout the investigation process.

A sought-after speaker and trainer, Janice regularly conducts training sessions on employment law topics. She plays an active role in the Bar Council’s Industrial and Employment Law Committee and contributes to the Malaysian Bar’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. She is also an advocacy trainer for the Bar Council, mentoring and developing the next generation of legal professionals.

Janice obtained her LL.B (Hons) from the University of London and holds a Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the University of Sydney. She has been an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya since 2000.

Recognitions

Chambers and Partners (2019 – 2025)
– Noted Practitioner in Employment & Industrial Relations

Benchmark Litigation (2024 – 2025)
– Litigation Star in Labour & Employment

Asia Law (2018)
– Leading Lawyer in Labour & Employment

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2017)
– Recognised Practitioner in Industrial Relations

Professional Affiliations & Publications

Professional Affiliations

  • Committee Member of LAWASIA Employment Law Committee

  • Deputy Co-Chair of Bar Council Industrial and Employment Law Committee

  • Faculty Member of Bar Council Advocacy Training Committee

Publications

  • Author, Chapter on “Domestic Inquiry in Malaysia”, Law and Practice of Employment Law in Malaysia (Sweet & Maxwell, 2021)

Education

LL.B. (Hons), University of London

Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP)

MIRHRM (Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management), University of Sydney

Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2000)