Annabelle Chun Xiao Lau
QLD,Australia
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience in conveyancing and litigation, offering a deep understanding of legal procedures, and leveraging strong advocacy skills to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. Multilingual communicator adept at fostering relationships and managing complex cases. Strong analytical thinker with an aptitude for identifying key legal issues quickly, and effectively communicating them to clients and colleagues. Contributed to a positive impact on previous workplaces by streamlining legal processes, enhancing team efficiency, and supervising supporting staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
SURENTHREN AND ASSOCIATES
Kuching, Malaysia
10.2023 - 06.2024
Independently conducted property law and commercial transactions while effectively representing clients in litigation proceedings, specializing in family law, debt recovery, and land matters. Skilled in drafting wills and estate planning documents to meet clients' needs. Supervised staff to optimize operations, and actively liaised with stakeholders to cultivate and strengthen business relationships.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE CUM SALARIED PARTNER
SIA, ALVIN WONG & PARTNERS ADVOCATES
Kuching, Malaysia
11.2022 - 06.2023
Independently conducted property law and commercial transactions while effectively representing clients in litigation proceedings, specializing in family law, debt recovery, and land matters. Skilled in drafting wills and estate planning documents to meet clients' needs. Supervised staff to optimize operations, and actively liaised with stakeholders to cultivate and strengthen business relationships.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
ALEX, JASON & COMPANY ADVOCATES
Kuching, Malaysia
12.2021 - 11.2022
Independently conducted property law and commercial transactions while effectively representing clients in litigation proceedings, specializing in family law, debt recovery, and land matters. Skilled in drafting wills and estate planning documents to meet clients' needs. Supervised staff to optimize operations, and actively liaised with stakeholders to cultivate and strengthen business relationships.
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
DAVID, ALLAN, SAGAH & TENG ADVOCATES
Kuching, Malaysia
01.2019 - 11.2021
Independently representing clients in litigation proceedings, specializing in family law, debt recovery, and land matters. Supervised staff to optimize operations, and actively liaised with stakeholders to cultivate and strengthen business relationships.
Education
Master of International Relations (Professional) - International Relations
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD06-2026
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD12-2017
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of London
London, UK08-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Effective communication and Good Interpersonal Skills
- Legal research and writing
- Advocacy
- Mediation and Dispute Resolution
- Multilingual (English, Mandarin, Malay, Indonesian, Cantonese)
- Time management
- Drafting pleadings
- Problem solving
- Work under pressure
- Meticulous
- Writing Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Civil litigation
- Family law
- Estate planning
- Contract drafting
- Bankruptcy law
- Real estate law
- Courtroom presence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Case management
Certification
- Admitted to the Legal Profession as a Lawyer in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2018; and
- Admitted as Solicitor and Advocate of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia in 2019 (Role No. 1515).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited
Malay
Professional
Indonesian
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
SURENTHREN AND ASSOCIATES
10.2023 - 06.2024
LEGAL ASSOCIATE CUM SALARIED PARTNER
SIA, ALVIN WONG & PARTNERS ADVOCATES
11.2022 - 06.2023
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
ALEX, JASON & COMPANY ADVOCATES
12.2021 - 11.2022
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
DAVID, ALLAN, SAGAH & TENG ADVOCATES
01.2019 - 11.2021
Master of International Relations (Professional) - International Relations
Bond University
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
Bond University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of London
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