Bernie Eng Shu Jier
Bernie’s practice focuses on real estate law and conveyancing across Sarawak. He regularly advises on residential and commercial property transactions, land acquisitions and disposals, property development projects, landlord-tenant matters, and both retail and corporate banking documentation.
He is highly skilled at negotiating and drafting agreements involving complex commercial dealings, and is valued for his meticulous attention to detail, technical proficiency, and calm, personable approach. Clients appreciate his patience, clarity, and the genuine care he brings to every engagement - qualities that make him particularly effective in guiding clients through legal processes with confidence and ease.
With a deep understanding of local regulatory requirements and a strong network within the property and banking sectors, Bernie delivers commercially sound, practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs. His precision, reliability, and thorough approach have been instrumental in shaping the firm’s conveyancing and transactional practice.
Professional Qualifications
- LL.B (Hons), University of London
- Certificate in Legal Practice, Malaysia
- Advocate of the High Court in Sabah & Sarawak
- Member, Advocates Association of Sarawak
Charmaine Wong Xia Yi
Charmaine leads the firm’s dispute resolution and advisory practice. Prior to founding Eng, Wong & Co. Advocates, she was a Partner at one of the largest law firms in Sarawak, where she gained extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and was also involved in advisory work.
Her current practice spans civil and commercial litigation, corporate advisory, and risk management. She has appeared as lead counsel before all levels of the Malaysian judiciary, including the Court of Appeal and Federal Court, and has acted in a broad range of complex disputes involving shareholder and contractual matters, debt recovery, defamation, employment, construction claims, land acquisition and reference proceedings and more. She also advises clients on compliance, structuring, and legal risks across a variety of industries.
Charmaine is known for her ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, and for her practical, client-focused approach aimed at achieving effective and commercially sound outcomes
Professional Qualifications
- LL.B (Hons), Bond University, Australia
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Australia
- Advocate of the High Court in Sabah & Sarawak
- Member, Advocates Association of Sarawak