The Communiqué Volume 5 | Page 12

WISE THOUGHTS FOR DOERS A brief introduction of yourself and your journey to becoming a partner at MWK I began my career in law as a law lecturer in 1997 before embarking on my journey in legal practice as a pupil in 1998. I was later called to the Bar in 1999. After working for about 4 years at Messrs David Lingam & Co., I established my own law firm in 2003. RICHARD WEE • • • He is a Partner at Messrs MahWengKwai & Associate (MWKA) where he is the Head of Real Estate Practice Group and the Head of the Sports Law Practice Group (SLPG). He is also a fellow Partner in the Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Richard is acknowledged as an expert in Sports Law by Legal 500 (2018), Asian Law Portal (2017); and MWKA was also acknowledged by Asian Legal Business Journal as the Best Boutique Law Firm for Sports Law services in 2017. At the 5th Annual Malaysia Law Awards in March 2018, MWKA was awarded the inaugural “Sports Law Firm of the Year” Award. Outside work, Richard spent much time with his family & friends; and is a fairly well known ardent follower of Everton Football Club. Between 2003 – 2010, I was a sole proprietor or partner at the following firms: • 2003 – 2004: T.S. Wee & Co (Sole proprietor) • 2004 – 2007: Azizah, Sarin