Aurum Chambers Group Law Practice brings together Dato’ Sheila De Costa — Barrister, senior conveyancer focused on private‑client safeguarding of property — and Dato Su Tiang Joo — Barrister, senior litigator, and retired Judge of the High Court in Malaya with criminal‑law expertise gained on the Bench. We provide experiential advice and bespoke legal strategies guided by the gold standard in law practice which is strengthened by our disciplined use of AI as a professional tool.
Aurum Chambers Group Law Practice was established as a premier group law practice offering individuals, corporations, and institutional clients direct access to senior‑level legal counsel. By bringing together the seasoned expertise of Dato’ Sheila De Costa — a Barrister and senior conveyancer — and Dato Su Tiang Joo — a Barrister, senior litigator and retired Judge of the High Court in Malaya — our chambers delivers a powerful combination of forward‑looking skills underscored by the ability to undertake rigorous document review and provide strategic advice for boardroom‑level negotiation, and confident courtroom advocacy, guided by the enduring values of tenacity and courage that define our practice.
With more than four decades of standing at the Bar each, the principals of Aurum Chambers operate on the principle that every piece of work — from seemingly straightforward conveyancing to high‑stakes disputes — demands mature evaluation, thorough technical precision, and an uncompromising standard of integrity. We do not rely on generic solutions; we architect bespoke legal strategies to safeguard relationships and assets, protect reputations, and resolve complex legal challenges with clarity and effectiveness. In delivering the gold standard, we harness AI as a professional tool to enhance efficiency.
Clients receive strategic oversight and active representation directly from senior counsel with more than four decades of combined conveyancing and litigation experience.
Our chambers integrate deep knowledge in conveyancing, property transactions, land-based disputes, arbitration, trust and administration of estate, intellectual property, and industrial relations with seasoned litigation capability across public law, corporate shareholder disputes, and criminal law.
Built on decades of landmark decisions, authoritative legal authorship, and high‑stakes dispute resolution across all tiers of the Malaysian courts.
Dato’ Sheila De Costa brings extensive experience in conveyancing, probate and administration of estates, Wills and trusts, powers of attorney, family law, the laws governing societies and corporations, and safeguarding of property. She provides focused, high‑calibre legal services tailored for private clients and corporations.
Barrister | Senior Conveyancer
With more than four decades of trial and appellate experience, Dato Su Tiang Joo is widely recognised as one of Malaysia’s foremost authorities on land acquisition, and property litigation. His experience in criminal law was gained on the Bench during his tenure as a Judge of the High Court in Malaya. He is the co‑author of The Law on Land Acquisition (2nd Edition).
Barrister | Senior Litigator | Retired High Court Judge | Author
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