WONG YI WEN - CH’NG SUHANA & CO

Our Partners

OUR PARTNERS / WONG YI WEN, YVONNE

Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

MS WONG YI WEN, YVONNE

LLB (Hons), University of London; CLP

Originally from Kuala Lumpur, Wong Yi Wen, or Yvonne, is a skilled lawyer specialising in real estate transactions and property law. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London in 2015 and completed her Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) at Advance Tertiary College in 2017. She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in February 2019. Yvonne’s dedication and accuracy define her legal practice.

Path to Partnership

Before joining the firm, while earning her legal practicing certificate, Yvonne built a solid foundation in litigation, handling complex disputes, which sharpened her skills and gave her a deep understanding of the legal intricacies. Eager to expand her expertise, she transitioned into conveyancing under the mentorship of veteran property lawyer Tan Hsu Lin in June 2019, managing property transactions, title transfers, lease agreements, and property development for both residential and commercial.

Her consistent performance, client-focused mindset, and leadership potential led to her promotion as a Partner at Ch’ng Suhana & Co in May 2024. Today, Yvonne brings the same strategic thinking and attention to detail she honed in litigation to her conveyancing practice, ensuring a smooth, stress-free reliable, and personalised experience for clients.

Leadership Style & Philosophy

Yvonne believes in leading by example—with integrity, consistency, and empathy at the core of her practice, while valuing open communication and collaboration, both within her team and with clients. Hands-on and solutions-oriented, she always delivers practical legal outcomes while fostering long-term client relationships.

Interests & Values

Outside of work, Yvonne is passionate about yoga and exercise, which she believes contributes to a balanced and focused approach in her daily life. Integrating these principles into her professional life, she ensures thoughtful, dedicated service to clients, while maintaining a healthy, sustainable work-life balance. This not only grounds her leadership style but also reflects a broader dedication to maintaining excellence both personally and professionally.

Areas of Expertise

Property & Real Estate: Sale and purchase of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, including sub-sales, developer units, and auctions.
Foreign Property Ownership: Handling foreign buyer transactions, including State Authority consent, RPGT, and ownership compliance.
Loan & Financing Documentation: Preparing and reviewing loan agreements, refinancing, government-backed, and Islamic financing.
Transfers & Deal Structuring: Managing family-related transfers (by way of love and affection and family arrangements) with strategic advice on tax and stamp duty efficiency.
Lease & Tenancy Agreements: Drafting and negotiating residential and commercial lease and tenancy agreements.
Property Development: Acting for developers in S&P agreements, end-purchaser transactions, perfection of transfer and charge, and HDA compliance.
Due Diligence & Advisory: Comprehensive title and land office searches, and advising on caveats, land restrictions, and zoning/land use issues.