She didn’t plan to build a law firm. She planned to build a life.
Today, ETS Law Firm stands as one of Malaysia’s most human-first legal practices proving that law, when driven by purpose, can truly change lives.
From “No Half-Day” to Full Power
In 1999, Esther was a young lawyer, a new mother, and quietly asking for balance. Her request to work half-days was denied. The response? “You don’t work.”
So she walked away.
What started as helping friends and church members from home soon turned into something bigger. Without a business plan. Without investors. Just skill, heart, and resilience.
That unplanned decision gave birth to ETS Law Firm, a name that now stands for Empowering Through Solutions and Excellence | Trust | Solutions.
A Law Firm Built on Flexibility, Not Fear
Unlike traditional firms, ETS was built around real life. Motherhood. Career breaks. Second chances.
Esther made a promise early on: no one in her firm would be denied flexibility the way she was.
Today, ETS is known for:
- Half-day roles for returning lawyers
- Mentorship-driven growth
- A people-first work culture
- Empowering women in law in Malaysia And it shows in the success stories.
One employee joined with zero confidence and became a conveyancing specialist. Another returned after a 10-year career break and rose into corporate advisory.
This isn’t just legal work. It’s life-changing work.
From Home Office to Community Powerhouse
What began in a small home setup soon moved into a modest RM400 per month rental shop lot. Fast-forward 26 years, and ETS now owns two full units with:
- A 100-seater training hall
- Conference rooms
- Space for free legal education Yes free legal talks.
From civil litigation, social media defamation, company, family law and intellectual property awareness to ESG compliances, ETS regularly opens its doors to educate the community. Because justice shouldn’t be locked behind legal jargon.
Legal Services That Actually Meet Real Life
While many firms niche down, ETS chose range with purpose.
Core expertise includes:
● Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution- Commercial and civil disputes, contractual claims, and recovery actions
● Defamation & Reputation Management-Libel, slander, and advisory on reputational risk
● Company & Corporate Law-Corporate advisory, shareholders’ disputes, directors’ duties, and compliance
● Family Law & Divorce Mediation-Divorce, custody, maintenance, and reconciliation-focused mediation
● Conveyancing & Property Law- Sale and purchase, transfers, financing, and property matters
● Intellectual Property Law-Trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and enforcement
● ESG & Sustainability Compliance-SDG aligned governance and regulatory advisory
● Regulatory Advisory –Technology & Digital Assets
● Probate and Administration of Estates
As a certified IP lawyer, ESG assessor, and mediator, Esther stays ahead so her clients don’t fall behind.
When Law Heals, Not Just Wins
Some cases stay with you forever.
Like the father who almost lost access to his child until Esther fought tirelessly for visitation rights. Or couples who walked in ready for divorce… and walked out choosing reconciliation.
ETS doesn’t chase conflict.
It resolves, protects, and restores. Even in divorce, the firm prioritises:
- Mediation over courtroom battles
- Joint petitions where possible
- Children’s emotional wellbeing That’s rare. And powerful.
Diverse in Expertise and Progressive in Approach,
ETS progresses with time by finding modern ways to overcome legal issues rather than to be bound strictly by the literal reading of the law. One of the cases that the firm is handling is on the maintenance of the father against his children.
ETS exemplifies what modern legal practice should be i.e. diverse in expertise and progressive in approach, adaptability to changes in the times. More importantly, ETS goes beyond rigid interpretations of the law, finding innovative and practical solutions that meet real-life challenges. This commitment to modern strategies ensures clients are not just legally protected but truly empowered in a fast-changing world.
No Ads. Just Trust.
In a country where lawyers can’t openly advertise, ETS grew the old-school way: word of mouth.
From clients to communities. From talks to trust.
From service to reputation.
Today, people don’t just search for a Malaysia law firm. They search for an ETS Law Firm.
Why ETS Law Firm Matters Now
In a fast-moving, high-pressure world, Malaysians want more than legal solutions. They want understanding, clarity, and empowerment.
ETS delivers all three. This is law with heart.
This is leadership with empathy.
This is what modern legal practice in Malaysia should look like.
👉 If you’re navigating civil, company, employment, family matters, protecting your ideas, or future-proofing your business
ETS Law Firm is where law meets humanity.
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