PARTNERS

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Represented over 200 accused persons in criminal matters across Malaysian courts, from lower courts through to Federal Court appeals

• Founded and led Rivera Chambers as a sole practice for five (5) years, building the foundation for the firm's criminal and public-law specialization.

• Built strong referral relationships with embassies for criminal defense and immigration matters involving foreign nationals

• Successfully defended foreign nationals to acquittal in High Court drug cases, with extensive courtroom experience spanning remand hearings, bail applications, trials, and appeals

• Successfully filed habeas corpus applications and judicial review proceedings challenging unlawful detention and administrative

• Successfully obtained birth certificate for Malaysian citizen after multi-year administrative delay, resulting in issuance within 48 hours

• Successfully handled ATIPSOM matters involving unlawful detention and abuse of power claims, ensuring procedural compliance and protection of fundamental rights

• Successfully challenged deportation orders for foreign nationals through representations to Immigration Department and Attorney General's Chambers

• Handled Section 6(1)(c) Immigration Act prosecutions with consistent track record of favorable outcomes for foreign clients

• Represented various overstay cases resulting in reduced penalties and alternatives to deportation

• Obtained emergency bail for foreign nationals in serious criminal cases, often within same-day court appearances

• Achieved reduced sentences through effective mitigation in serious criminal cases including drug offenses and violent crimes

• Handled sexual offense cases requiring careful management of vulnerable witnesses and sensitive evidence

• Represented clients in white-collar criminal matters from investigation through to trial