Our Advisory Services
Three focused practice areas — each designed to address real legal needs in Sabah and across Malaysia.
Back to HomeOur Approach to Legal Advisory
At Basalt Legal, every engagement begins with listening. Before we draft a single document or review a single clause, we take time to understand your situation — the history behind a land claim, the trade relationships a contract needs to support, or the social objectives a new venture aims to achieve.
From there, we follow a structured process: defining the scope, setting a realistic timeline, and agreeing on deliverables. We keep communication open throughout, and every engagement concludes with tangible outputs — documents, summaries, or frameworks you can use immediately.
We don't take on matters outside our areas of focus. If your legal need falls elsewhere, we'll be honest about that and help point you in the right direction.
Native Customary Rights Advisory
A specialised advisory service for indigenous communities and landowners in Sabah and Sarawak dealing with native customary rights (NCR) land matters. Coverage includes documentation of customary land claims, representation in land hearings, and advisory on the interaction between native customs and statutory land law. The engagement is conducted with deep respect for cultural heritage and the communal significance of land to indigenous communities.
Documentation of customary land claims
Representation at land hearings
Advisory on adat customs and statutory land law
Liaison with Native Court and Land Office
Starting from MYR 4,800
Typical timeline: 4 to 12 weeks depending on the complexity of the claim and hearing schedules.
Enquire About This ServiceShipping & Logistics Contract Review
A practical review service for businesses in the logistics chain — freight forwarders, warehouse operators, and consignees — who need their shipping and logistics contracts reviewed for legal soundness. Coverage includes terms of carriage, liability limitations, insurance provisions, and force majeure clauses. Deliverables include an annotated contract and a risk summary highlighting areas that may benefit from renegotiation. The review is tailored to the realities of Malaysia's trade environment.
Clause-by-clause analysis with risk rating
Annotated contract document
Risk summary with suggested amendments
Insurance and liability assessment
Starting from MYR 3,600
Typical timeline: 5 to 10 working days depending on contract complexity and volume.
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Social Enterprise Legal Structuring
An advisory service for social entrepreneurs exploring the appropriate legal structure for their impact-driven venture in Malaysia. Coverage includes a comparison of available entity types (Sdn Bhd, LLP, cooperative, foundation), analysis of tax implications, guidance on governance frameworks that balance social mission with sustainability, and preparation of constitutional documents aligned with your objectives. The service is designed to support purpose-driven founders in building on a solid legal foundation.
Entity type comparison and recommendation
Tax implications analysis
Governance framework design
Constitutional document preparation
Starting from MYR 2,400
Typical timeline: 3 to 6 weeks including consultations and document preparation.
Enquire About This ServiceChoosing the Right Service
Each service addresses a distinct legal need. Here's a quick guide to help you determine which one fits your situation.
| Feature | NCR Advisory | Contract Review | SE Structuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Landowners & communities | Logistics businesses | Social entrepreneurs |
| Court representation | |||
| Document review | |||
| Document drafting | |||
| Risk assessment | |||
| Starting price | MYR 4,800 | MYR 3,600 | MYR 2,400 |
Professional Standards Across All Services
Data Confidentiality
All client information is handled under strict confidentiality protocols. Solicitor-client privilege is maintained throughout every engagement.
Quality Control
Every document and advisory output undergoes internal review before delivery. We hold ourselves to a standard of accuracy and thoroughness.
Professional Conduct
Our practitioners comply with the Legal Profession Act 1976, the rules of the Sabah Law Association, and applicable ethical guidelines.
Timeline Commitment
We set realistic timelines and communicate proactively if adjustments are needed. You'll always know where your matter stands.
Scope Clarity
Every engagement begins with a written scope of work and fee agreement. Changes are discussed and agreed upon before any additional work is undertaken.
PDPA Compliance
We comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 in all handling of personal information, with secure storage and controlled access.
Service Pricing
Our fees are stated upfront. The figures below represent starting prices — final costs depend on the complexity and scope of your matter, which we'll discuss with you before any work begins.
NCR Advisory
MYR 4,800
Starting price per engagement
- Land claim documentation
- Hearing representation
- Customs-statute advisory
- Authority liaison
Contract Review
MYR 3,600
Starting price per contract
- Clause-by-clause analysis
- Annotated contract
- Risk summary report
- Amendment suggestions
SE Structuring
MYR 2,400
Starting price per venture
- Entity type comparison
- Tax analysis
- Governance framework
- Constitutional documents
Let's Discuss Your Legal Needs
Tell us about your situation and we'll let you know how we can help — or point you in the right direction if it falls outside our practice areas.
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