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About the firm

A partnership built on complementary strengths

Our story

TAN, KONG & ASSOCIATES unites the criminal defence practice of Kenny Tan (formerly Tan Cheng Yee & Co) with the civil, corporate and dispute-resolution practice of Kong Jiun Yuan (Melvin) (formerly JY Kong Law Firm). Together we offer a full-service boutique firm from our office at Publika Solaris Dutamas, Mont Kiara.

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Our values

Integrity

Honest advice even when it is difficult to hear.

Dedication

We stand by our clients every step of the way.

Excellence

Creative strategies and meticulous preparation.

Meet the partners

Kenny Tan

Kenny Tan

Partner · Criminal Defence

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Kenny Tan is a criminal defence lawyer with over a decade of experience. Since establishing his practice in 2020 he has defended more than 1,000 criminal cases, helping local and foreign clients secure release from detention or acquittal. He is known for practical, aggressive and strategic defence tactics — securing bail, negotiating police releases, and protecting fundamental rights in court.

Credentials & focus

Criminal law, bail applications, police detention, foreign clients, civil litigation and family matters.

Languages

English · Bahasa Malaysia · Mandarin · Cantonese

Kong Jiun Yuan (Melvin)

Kong Jiun Yuan (Melvin)

Partner · Civil & Corporate

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Kong Jiun Yuan (Melvin) holds an LL.B. (Hons.) from Multimedia University (2013). He has practised banking litigation, debt recovery, personal injury and motor accident claims, and corporate commercial work — including share purchase and joint venture agreements. He has also advised a Vietnamese company as legal counsel in Ho Chi Minh City, collaborating with counsel across ASEAN and the United States.

Credentials & focus

Debt recovery, shareholder & contractual disputes, corporate agreements, personal injury, family law and property transactions.

Languages

English · Bahasa Malaysia · Mandarin