Local Expertise,
ASEAN Connections

Creative solutions, creative results.

ABOUT
Gala & Tomik Advocates (formerly known as ZICOlaw & Co.) was established in 2003 in Kuching, Sarawak. Over the years, our team has grown in number and expertise.

We are offering a unique combination of local solution coupled with the ASEAN experience to cater the needs of every client.

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW

Our corporate practice advises business on a wide range of legal matters including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and contract negotiation. We work closely with companies of all sizes to navigate complex legal issues and facilitate growth and success.

REAL ESTATE

Our real estate practice assists clients in various transactions covering acquisition, disposal, financing, securing, amalgamations, alienation and leasing of all forms of property. We provide comprehensive legal guidance to ensure smooth and successful real estate transactions from start to finish.

LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

With extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, our team represents clients in civil litigation, commercial disputes, employment law matters and more. We are committed to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients through strategic advocacy and effective negotiation.

DEBT RECOVERY

We help both business and individuals recover outstanding debts efficiently and effectively by following through the entire debt recovery process up till execution of such judgement.

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

Our estate planning and probate practice assists clients with drafting wills, trusts as well as navigate the probate process.

FAMILY LAW

Navigating family law matters requires compassion and expertise. Our dedicated team handles divorce, child custody, adoption, guardianship and other family related issues with sensitivity and discretion.

JOINT VENTURES & SHAREHOLDERS' ARRANGEMENTS

Our corporate team works with diverse clients, advising them on joint ventures, shareholders, co-investment and strategic alliance arrangements. We counsel clients on the appropriate structures for the transaction, the applicable Malaysian legal and regulatory regime, and exit strategies.

LABOR LAW

We advise both employers and employees on matters such as discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes and workplace harassment. We also provide legal guidance to ensure compliance with Sarawak labor laws and regulations.

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

We advise foreign companies on their business startups and investing into Malaysia. With our expertise with the intricacies of the Malaysian law and regulatory framework for foreign investment, we provide legal solutions that aim to maximize clients’ investment returns and enhance clients’ competitive advantage in the local market.

IMMIGRATION

Our expertise in this area include advising clients on the regulation and limitation of the entry and exit of non-citizens, the application of permits and passes available such as the visit passes for business, social, spouse and student; and assisting in the compilation of relevant documents to the relevant authorities for our clients in compliance with the local legislation

BANKING & INSOLVENCY

We provide comprehensive legal advice in banking and insolvency matters by assisting financial institutions, creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders to navigate complex legal issues related to banking regulations, bankruptcy proceedings, winding up proceedings and creditor rights.

WEJOK TOMIK

MANAGING PARTNER BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB), IIU Advocate of High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in 2001 Email: wejok.tomik@galatomik.com

BARTHOLOMEW LOPEZ

PARTNER BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B.) (HONS), UiTM Advocate of High Court of Malaya in 2006 Advocate of High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in 2015 Email: bart.lopez@galatomik.com

SILAS LING CHIA YU

SENIOR ASSOCIATE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B.) (HONS), UM Advocate of High Court of Malaya in 2015 Advocate of High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in 2018 Email: silas.ling@galatomik.com

AARON LIM LI PENG

ASSOCIATE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B.) (HONS), MMU Advocate of High Court of Malaya in 2020 Advocate of High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in 2021 Email: aaron.lim@galatomik.com

LAU PEI SAN

ASSOCIATE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B.) (HONS), MMU Advocate of High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in 2023 Email: lau.peisan@galatomik.com

  • No.16, Jalan Crookshank, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia