Xavier Joachim is a founding partner of Xavier & Koh Partnership (XK Law), a Kuala Lumpur-based law firm. He commenced his legal practice with Messrs Chooi & Company, one of Malaysia’s oldest law firms, where he established himself as a versatile advocate with experience spanning civil and criminal litigation. This foundation laid the groundwork for his breadth of practice and his capacity to serve diverse client needs—ranging from individuals to corporate entities, including foreign clients seeking Malaysian counsel.
Over the years, Xavier has developed extensive trial experience in courts of first instance and in appellate hearings. His civil practice encompasses intellectual property disputes, land matters, tort, and contractual disputes, while his criminal practice covers a wide array of offences, with a particular emphasis on complex white-collar crime matters. He is frequently engaged to advise on disclosure obligations under key Malaysian statutes, such as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act 2009 (MACC Act), the Witness Protection Act 2009, and the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. This background reflects a practitioner who regularly interacts with major government and regulatory authorities, including the Royal Malaysia Police, Royal Malaysian Customs, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, the Inland Revenue Board, the Immigration Department of Malaysia, and the Department of Environment.
Xavier’s experience extends to regulatory enforcement matters and corporate liability, with a track record in representing clients in cases involving corruption offenses, money laundering, and other white-collar crimes. He also serves as a regular representative for foreign clients dealing with immigration offences, underscoring his role in cross-border legal matters. His expertise is complemented by notable cross-border recognition, including work that has led to appointment as an expert witness in an Australian court in a dispute involving immigration and citizenship issues. In addition to his litigation practice, Xavier actively engages in pro bono work, focusing on migrant workers, refugees, stateless persons, and others who cannot afford legal services, reflecting his commitment to access to justice and human rights.
As a founding partner of XK Law, Xavier contributes to developing a practice that blends local Malaysian expertise with an international perspective, helping foreign firms leverage Malaysian law and bridging cross-border legal considerations for clients undertaking projects in Malaysia. The firm’s strategic location in Kuala Lumpur supports his ongoing work with both local and international clients, particularly where complex regulatory, criminal, or civil litigation matters intersect with immigration and cross-border issues.
Xavier Joachim specializes in criminal law, immigration law, intellectual property law, land and property law, contract and civil disputes, constitutional law, arbitration and ADR, regulatory compliance, and cross-border and international work.
Xavier has extensive experience in handling corruption offenses, money laundering, regulatory enforcement, and white-collar crimes, including advising on disclosure obligations under Malaysian statutes.
Yes, Xavier actively engages in pro bono work focused on assisting migrant workers, refugees, stateless persons, and others who cannot afford legal services.
Xavier has been appointed as an expert witness in an Australian court and regularly handles cross-border issues, working with foreign clients and international disputes.
Xavier holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London, is an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, and has various certifications including from the UNHCR and University of New South Wales.
He handles litigation and enforcement related to trademarks, copyrights, pre-action and injunction proceedings, and judgments enforcement.
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