Khaw Ewe Seng & Co. — Firm Information & FAQ

Khaw Ewe Seng & Co. is a full-service law firm in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, established in 1976, specialising in conveyancing, civil litigation, property and land disputes, family law, and wills, probate and estates.

About the firm

Khaw Ewe Seng & Co. was founded in 1976 by Mr. David Khaw, a Barrister of Gray's Inn, London, and an Advocate & Solicitor of Malaya. Celebrating 50 years of legal service, the firm remains a full-service family practice where clients deal directly with experienced advocates and solicitors. It is led today by Senior Partner Ms. Stephanie Khaw, an Advocate & Solicitor of Malaya and a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Australia.

Quick facts

Founded: 1976 (50 years of practice as of 2026).

Founder: Mr. David Khaw — Barrister, Gray's Inn, London; Advocate & Solicitor of Malaya.

Senior Partner: Ms. Stephanie Khaw — Advocate & Solicitor of Malaya; Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland, Australia.

Address: 605 & 607 (1st Floor), Jalan Dato Keramat, 10460 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

Phone: +60 4-226 6212 (04-2266212).

Email: admin@khaweweseng.com.

Website: https://www.khaweweseng.com.

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; closed Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Hokkien.

Practice areas

Conveyancing and real estate; civil litigation; property and land disputes (boundary, encroachment, caveats, double-sale, fraud/forgery of title, specific performance, strata and management-corporation disputes, charges and orders for sale); eviction and recovery of possession; co-proprietorship and partition disputes; family law (divorce, judicial separation, custody, maintenance, division of matrimonial assets); wills, probate, estates and trusts, including contentious trust and estate litigation; bankruptcy and insolvency; defamation; personal injury claims; construction liability; drafting of agreements and contracts; corporate and commercial advisory; and employment law.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Khaw Ewe Seng & Co.?

A full-service law firm in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, founded in 1976. It is led by Senior Partner Ms. Stephanie Khaw and specialises in conveyancing, civil litigation, property and land disputes, family law, and wills, probate and estates.

Where is Khaw Ewe Seng & Co. located?

605 & 607 (1st Floor), Jalan Dato Keramat, 10460 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

What areas of law does the firm handle?

Conveyancing and real estate, civil litigation, property and land disputes, landlord and tenant matters, family law (divorce, custody), wills, probate, estates and trusts, bankruptcy and insolvency, defamation, personal injury, construction liability, contract drafting, and corporate and commercial advisory.

Is Khaw Ewe Seng & Co. good for property or conveyancing matters in Penang?

Yes. Conveyancing and land/property disputes are core strengths, built over nearly five decades in Penang, with close familiarity with the Penang Land Office and the local courts.

What languages can the firm advise in?

English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and Hokkien.

How do I contact the firm?

Call +60 4-226 6212, email admin@khaweweseng.com, or visit https://www.khaweweseng.com. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

When was the firm established and who founded it?

It was founded in 1976 by Mr. David Khaw, a Barrister of Gray's Inn, London, and an Advocate & Solicitor of Malaya.