MS. SIM WEN YEE : THE VOICE OF THE DEAD
INTRODUCTION
MS. SIM WEN YEE is an esteemed legal professional renowned for her exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment to justice especially in Family and Estate Administration matter. She has made an indelible mark on the legal landscape. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, she has successfully closed numerous complex and high-stakes cases worldwide, consistently delivering favourable outcomes for her clients.
Notably, she achieved an unprecedented milestone by closing cases totaling a remarkable value of USD 11 million for a Korean family with substantial assets in East Malaysia, Korea, Singapore and United States. This biography unveils the remarkable journey of a legal luminary whose unwavering dedication and strategic acumen have made her a force to be reckoned with in the legal realm.
Early Life and Education:
Born and raised in Klang, Selangor Malaysia, her humble beginning encourage Ms. Sim Wen Yee to exhibit exceptional intellect and a deep sense of justice from an early age. Her unwavering passion for the law led her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Law from University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia, where she graduated with honours.
Career and Professional Achievements:
Following her graduation, Ms. Sim Wen Yee embarked on a stellar legal career, joining a law firm renowned for its expertise in conveyancing and litigation matter.
Her passion towards Family and Estate Administration matter especially relating to defective Will, contested Probate matter, partial intestacy, Letter Administration De Bonis Non, complex families administration cases and family offices set up have then allowed her to embark her legal entrepreneurship journey to establish her own legal practice under the name of Messrs Sim & Rahman.
Her remarkable skills in legal research, analytical thinking, and negotiation quickly earned her recognition within the legal community where she has resolved more than 1000 cases of complex legal administration cases with complex family tree and relationship in different states of Malaysia and abroad.
She has managed to resolve comprehensive estate administrative cases where one of her exceptional achievement were a case where her clients travel from all over the world including New Zealand, Australia and Melaka, Malaysia to her office in Shah Alam, Selangor in year 2018 to resolve a matter of the renowned church situated in Melaka. She has able to resolve the said matter within exceptional short period of 6 months. As she became increasingly adept at handling complex cases, her reputation as a formidable litigator and master strategist grew exponentially where cases have been reported time to time in local newspapers.
MS SIM HAS BEEN FEATURED IN:
Over the years, Ms. Sim Wen Yee has successfully handled an array of challenging cases across multiple jurisdictions, earning her a reputation as a global legal powerhouse. Her ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks, both domestically and internationally, has made her the go-to attorney for clients facing complex legal battles relating to estate administration cases, advising family businesses, advising on philanthropy, advising on Trust Set, Hibah and Wasiat Set up for Muslim families and contentious trust and estate matter. From high-profile family cases to complex civil litigation, her success rate has been unparalleled.
CASES HANDLED BY MS SIM:
Noteworthy among her achievements is her representation of a prominent Korean client with extensive assets in East Malaysia. Ms. Sim Wen Yee meticulously formulated a winning legal strategy, leaving no stone unturned in her pursuit of justice. Her relentless dedication, coupled with an exceptional understanding of international law and cross-border regulations, resulted in the successful closure of cases amounting to an astounding USD 11 million. This unprecedented achievement not only secured justice for her client but also solidified Ms. Sim Wen Yee’s status as an internationally sought-after legal expert.
Her vast knowledge in Estate Administration and families matter has refined her conveyancing and Property Law knowledge where she has resolved many land conversion matters in Kuala Lumpur in year 2020 till up to date.
Her knowledge and comprehensive experience allow her to be invited time to time by radio stations, newspapers, private schools and universities to do talks and providing legal insights and opinions on matter relating to Estate Administration and Property Law matters. She has recently been invited by University Malaya, Faculty of Law Research Centre to give an overview with regards to Co-Proprietorship Law in Malaysia.
Professional Philosophy and Approach:
Known for her unwavering commitment to justice, Ms. Sim Wen Yee firmly believes in upholding the principles of clients’ priority, unity of family relationship, the importance of ensuring deceased’s estate is delivered in accordance to his wishes, the rights of beneficiaries, fairness, integrity, and ethical practice. She approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, leaving no aspect unexplored. Her exceptional problem-solving skills, combined with an instinctive ability to anticipate and counter opposing arguments, have consistently resulted in favourable outcomes for her clients.
Beyond her legal prowess, Ms. Sim Wen Yee is revered for her compassionate and empathetic approach to her clients. She understands the emotional toll that legal battles can take and offers unwavering support and guidance throughout the process. Her ability to build strong relationships with her clients and instill confidence in them has been instrumental in achieving successful resolutions even in the most arduous cases.
Other Career Achievements:
Up to date, Messrs Sim & Rahman has two branches both in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Malaysia and Desa Park City Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to serve the needs of her clients. Her outstanding and exceptional performance has won her law firm the Consumer Choice Award in year 2020-2021.
Being an active entrepreneur, she has explored and employed her legal practice to assist Association and Chambers in resolving complex corporate administration matter. She current holds the following portfolio:-
- The Exco and Legal Advisor of Breast Cancer Women Association (BCWA)
- The National Exco and Legal Advisor of Country Consumer Action Board (MTPN)
- The Vice President and Legal Advisor of Asia Pacific Entrepreneur Chamber of Commerce (APEACC)
- The Past President of Business Networking International Prestige Klang (BNI)
- The Past President of Worldwide Independent Lawyer League-Asia Pacific region
- The current President of International Top Will Trustee Body
- The current President of Malaysia Law Institute
- Honorary Member (TEP) of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
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need legal advice in malaysia?
Sim & Rahman is a lawyer firm based in Selangor, Malaysia specializing in resolving commercial/corporate disputes, will writing & probate, letter of administration and property transaction. Contact us today to get legal advice from us.