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Peguam Jenayah
Criminal Lawyer
刑事律師
குற்றவியல் வழக்கறிஞர்
Tel: 012 223 0619
Fax: 03 2178 4805
Email: gcy@gohciayee.com
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33-01, 33rd Floor,
Menara Keck Seng
203, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
GOH CIA YEE
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Member of the KL Bar Criminal Law Practice Committee (2022-2024)
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Member of the Bar Council Human Rights Committee
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(2023-2024)
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Member of the Taskforce on IPCMC and Police Accountability (2022)
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Member of the Young Lawyers Movement (2020-present)
ADVOCATE & SOLICITOR
LL.B. (HONS) NOTTINGHAM
BARRISTER-AT-LAW, MIDDLE TEMPLE
Goh Cia Yee
PRINCIPAL
Goh Cia Yee graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor of Law (Hons). He, thereafter pursued his Bar Professional Training Course at the University of Law, London Bloomsbury and was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister at the Honourable Society of The Middle Temple. He was subsequently admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court in Malaya in 2019, practicing in criminal litigation.
Goh Cia Yee has extensive experience in handling a diverse range of criminal work involving corporate clients, prisoners in remand, persons under investigation and detainees without trial for a wide range of offences such as corruption, cheating, assault, gang robbery, murder, drug trafficking, statutory rape, human trafficking, immigration and many others.
Specialising solely in criminal work, he has a firm grasp and keen understanding of client's needs in this area of practice and strives to provide an excellent level of service to his clients.
Goh Cia Yee is also a member of the Young Lawyers Movement, a group of public-spirited individuals aimed at improving the working conditions of young lawyers nationwide. In his spare time, he channels his passion for human rights in his writings and articles, hoping to contribute his efforts to a larger journey of change for the nation.
GOH
Nicole Shieh E-Lyn
PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE
Nicole Shieh E-Lyn was called as a Barrister-at-Law in England and Wales in 2021, and subsequently admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in February 2022. Before joining Messrs. Goh Cia Yee, she practised at Messrs. Wong & Partners, Messrs. Halim Hong & Quek and Messrs. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill.
Nicole has managed several ongoing retainer arrangements for multinational corporations across a diverse range of industries, including fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, luxury retail, financial technology and other technologydriven businesses. In that capacity, she provided continuing legal support across the Asia-Pacific region. Under these arrangements, Nicole operated as an extension of the clients’ in-house legal and business teams rather than as counsel engaged only for isolated legal questions.
She managed recurring and simultaneous instructions across multiple jurisdictions, stakeholders and business functions, while adapting her advice to each client’s commercial priorities, internal approval processes and risk appetite. Her retained-counsel experience encompassed the end-to-end management of commercial-contracting workstreams, including the prioritisation of instructions, coordination of regional stakeholders, negotiation with counterparties, escalation of material legal and regulatory risks, management of document turnaround and maintenance of consistency across recurring contracts and preferred contractual positions.
This experience required Nicole to balance legal protection with commercial urgency. She regularly worked within short turnaround times and clients’ internal approval structures, coordinating with various business units to progress transactions efficiently without losing sight of material legal concerns.
Nicole also practises in dispute resolution, with experience in technology, corporate, commercial, regulatory and insurance disputes, including high-value contractual disputes, cross-border technology disputes, arbitration-related proceedings and competition-law litigation.
Nicole
Brian Baraneetharan
BRIAN
Brian (Baraneetharan a/l Kishur Kumar) holds an LL.B (Hons) from Multimedia University (Melaka) and was admitted to the legal profession after completing his pupillage in 2023. From early on, he has taken a practical approach to learning the law, gaining exposure to court proceedings and legal practice even before graduating.
In 2019, Brian interned at the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, where he observed court proceedings and developed an understanding of how cases are managed at the High Court level. He later continued his training in private practice at Messrs Ganeson Gomathy, Fadzlin, M. Nava & Co., where he was introduced to both criminal law and civil litigation.
Brian completed his pupillage at Messrs Akram Hizri Azad & Azmir, where he assisted in a range of criminal matters. Following his pupillage, he was retained as an Associate. During his time there, he was involved in pre-trial preparation, trial work, and advisory matters, handling cases under various provisions of Malaysian law, including offences under the Penal Code, the Sexual Offences Against Children Act, the Immigration Act 1959, and the Customs Act 1967.
He later returned to Kuala Lumpur and broadened his practice to include both criminal and civil matters at Messrs Valen. His work included matters involving land law and financial crime, particularly issues relating to the National Land Code and anti-money laundering legislation. Brian is currently practising at Messrs Goh Cia Yee, where he continues to assist in a wide range of criminal cases.
Brian approaches each case with care and attention to detail. His experience across different areas of practice allows him to provide practical and considered advice to clients facing both criminal and civil legal issues.
In addition to his practice, Brian has written articles for both local and international legal publications, reflecting his ongoing interest in legal developments and his commitment to staying informed.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Meera Mathivanan
Called to the Malaysian Bar in 2024, Meera Mathivanan practise exclusively in the criminal litigation field. I advise and represent clients throughout the criminal justice process, from investigations and bail applications to trials and appeals.
My practice is particularly focused on drug-related offences, where she has acted in a wide range of drug cases involving complex factual and legal issues. Meera also have experience in white-collar crime matters, including cases involving financial and commercial misconduct.
In addition to courtroom advocacy, Meera regularly prepares written submissions for the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court. Her approach combines careful legal analysis, thorough preparation, and practical strategy to provide clients with effective representation at every stage of their case.
MEERA
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Nur Syamimie
An experienced hand in criminal and civil litigation matters, Mimie is ready to provide the best service for the team and deliver quality work for the firm and clients.
MIMIE
SECRETARY
Pravin Sendarammuggan
Pravin sendarammuggan is a University of London graduate. He is currently sitting for his CLP examinations while gaining valuable experience from the firm as a paralegal.
An experienced hand in criminal and intellectual property-related matters, Pravin is ready to provide the best service for the team and deliver quality work for the firm and clients.
PRAVIN
PARALEGAL
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