Aaron Liew

– SENIOR ASSOCIATE –

Liew Chong Wen (Aaron) graduated with a Bachelor of Laws Second Class Honours (Division One) from the University of Manchester in 2019 and completed his Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) in 2020 and was admitted as a member of the Honorable Society of Middle Temple. He commenced his pupillage in MahWengKwai & Associates under the guidance of Mr Gan Chong Chieh.

Aaron completed his pupillage in October 2021 and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in December 2021. Aaron’s areas of practice include construction litigation, probate matters, corporate advisory and corporate litigation.

Career to date

2026    Senior Associate, MahWengKwai & Associates

2021    Associate, MahWengKwai & Associates

2021    Pupil-in-Chambers, MahWengKwai & Associates

2018    Legal Intern, HL Lee & Co, Ipoh

Particular litigation experience

• Recovery of outstanding debts in the Sessions and High Court
• Assisted in defending negligence claims
• Application for leave to appeal in Federal Court under Interest Scheme Act 2016
• Claim in a Court of Appeal for cross-appeal in respect of a contractor dispute
• Applications of grant of probate in the High Court

Corporate experience

• Drafting several corporate and commercial agreements, such as Shareholder’s Agreement, Franchising Agreement, Licensing Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Contract for Subscription Services and Contract for Services
  Assisted in drafting of Privacy Policy, Trust Deed and Nondisclosure Agreement for a multinational company
  Assisted in translating corporate articles for the Shanghai Municipal Authority corporate guidelines
  Advising international charitable organisation on setting up an entity in Malaysia

Reviews & Testimonials

• “We needed a comprehensive Legal Opinion for our business and MahWengKwai Law Firm worked in a very professional manner, taking notes and adjusting according to all our requests and delivered a complete and valuable work.” – Sebastian Diaconu
• “We engaged MWKA for a contractual dispute arising from a renovation project and were highly impressed with the service. Aaron Liew was instrumental in securing a favourable outcome for us while avoiding unnecessary costs and resources. He was exceptionally attentive to the details we raised and consistently provided constructive, timely advice. We highly recommend MWKA’s services.” – Mugen Design & Build Sdn Bhd
• “We have previously engaged MWKA for various probate and wills matters and recently returned to them for an Application for Grant of Letters of Administration for our late brother. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Aaron Liew for his assistance in handling our matter. He has consistently provided professional, attentive and commendable service throughout. We recommend Aaron and his team for any probate and wills related services.” – Anonymous
• “My professional association with the team at MWKA has spanned the better part of the past decade. First, when I served as the legal liaison at a statutory body through Ms Lesley Lim, and most recently for personal estate matters through Mr Aaron Liew and Mr Aqil Nasharuddin. In all instances, the team at MWKA has shown exemplary professionalism in conduct, forbearance to sudden queries and requests, and an ability to bring clarity to otherwise murky legalese that would be unfathomable to laypersons. I would heartily recommend their services.” – SS,T Esq
• “I engaged MahWengKwai & Associates for the drafting of an agreement. Mr Aaron Liew assisted in helping me to complete the agreement in a fast and efficient way. He has tailored the agreement according to my needs. I am very grateful to Mr. Aaron’s help. Thank you!”- Sean
• “I have engaged the Corporate Advisory department to draft a Collaboration Agreement for me. The team of lawyers, in particular Aaron Liew, showed professionalism in assisting me in handling my matter and further answered my queries in detail. Aaron also assisted in giving me advice required for my consideration in view of my collaboration. I am grateful and satisfied for the service I have received from Aaron and his team. Thank you!” – Mr Ong, Ikhsan Jaya Estate Contractor Sdn Bhd
• “Thanks to Aaron and the team in MWKA for a smooth process in drafting my Last Will and Testament. Aaron never hesitates to accommodate my requests and answering my queries and concerns. He also provided professional advice on issues arising from dealing with different jurisdictions such as the differences of law and what to expect in my Last Will and Testament. I am grateful for their help and would definitely recommend MWKA to others.” – Walter Oropeza
• “I would like to thank Mr Aaron Liew for his professionalism in helping my wife and I in writing our Last Will and Testament. This is my second time engaging MahWengKwai & Associates and Aaron continued to provide me with comprehensive advice and cleared all our concerns without hesitation. I thank Aaron and MWKA in handling my matter once again and would definitely recommend their services.” – Mr & Mrs Phang
• “We are a non-profit statutory body providing first aid, healthcare and community services in Malaysia which engaged MahWengKwai & Associates in a dispute. We are very pleased with the services rendered by MWKA, especially Mr Raymond Mah, Ms Hannah Patrick, Mr Naveen Solomon, Ms Fung Kar Men and Mr Aaron Liew who have displayed their professionalism and commitment by giving us the necessary advice and assistance. We are grateful that the matter came to a settlement. MWKA is very attentive to questions and we appreciate their services. Thank you MWKA!”
• “I highly recommend MahWengKwai & Associates for their exceptional expertise in handling inheritance processes. I recently had the privilege of working with Karmen, Daphne and Aaron to navigate the complex legalities associated with the inheritance of my family estate under various jurisdictions.MWKA demonstrated a deep understanding of inheritance laws and regulations, ensuring that every aspect of the process was meticulously addressed. Their team of experienced attorneys and solicitors provided clear and concise guidance, making it easy to comprehend the legal formalities of the process.I was satisfied with their way of managing documentation and translations of the paperwork, ensuring all necessary filings were accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Their personalized approach has undoubtedly made this process smooth and successful. I am grateful for their support and would not hesitate to seek their services again in the future.”-Eric Guillemin, Paris
• “My mother and I engaged MWKA’s services for grant of probate application. We would like to thank MWKA for their professionalism, particularly Karmen and Aaron who have been very helpful since day one. They are responsive, attentive and have provided us with all the necessary advice and even answered all our questions and concerns professionally. Thank you Karmen, Aaron and the MWKA team. We would definitely recommend MWKA for their services.” – MM & CL, Kuala Lumpur
• “My wife and I would like to thank Mr Aaron Liew and his colleagues at MWKA for assisting us in writing our Last Will and Testament. We have found that Aaron and the team have a very good attitude: they reply timely and comprehensively to inquiries, they deliver what they have promised, and when they don’t know something, they will say it, and consult their seniors. Furthermore, their fees are reasonable. Overall, a very pleasant experience.” -Franco, Ipoh
• “We approached MWKA to seek legal advice for a grant of probate application. We were connected with Mr Aaron Liew who helped us from start to finish with all the necessaries. He was very professional, answered all our enquires well, and always followed up with urgent matters. Would definitely recommend MWKA to others who may require legal help.” – Ms S, Selangor
• “I would like to express my gratitude to the team at MahWengKwai & Associates, especially Tommy Wong and Aaron Liew, who were very helpful and quick to respond. I engaged them for their drafting services for a Trust Deed and a Power of Attorney. The team acted swiftly and was able to provide me with the documents in a short time. I am very thankful to both of them for assisting me with their advice and dealing with the potential drawbacks of the documents. I would definitely recommend their corporate services to others.” – Mr Ng, Malaysia
• “I approached and engaged MahWengKwai & Associates to assist me in will drafting. The whole process of drafting the will took only 2 weeks. I’m pleased that Karmen and Aaron assisted me effectively by advising on the crucial terms in the will and executing the will in a short time. Their cost for will drafting services is reasonable as well. I would like to thank MWKA for their commendable services and recommend their services to others in need.” – Yvonne Leong, Selangor