Grace Voo is the Founder and Partner of LV Partners, a law firm established in January 2019, with offices strategically located across Sabah. With over 16 years of experience in legal practice, Grace has built a distinguished career as a legal practitioner, possessing extensive knowledge and experience across a broad range of legal practice areas. Prior to founding LV Partners, she was the Founder and Partner of Messrs. Voo & Partners, a law firm established in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, in 2015.

Grace holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons.) from the University of London and a Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) awarded by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia. Having been admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2010, she holds dual practising qualifications in both Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, enabling her to practise law across both jurisdictions. Her experience in both jurisdictions has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of their respective legal frameworks, procedures, and practices.

Her principal areas of practice include conveyancing and real estate transactions, conventional and Islamic financing, SME financing, commercial and corporate banking, family law, adoption, probate and applications for letters of administration, estate administration, banking litigation, and corporate and commercial matters.

Throughout her career, Grace has represented and advised a diverse clientele, including individuals, businesses, corporate entities, and financial institutions. Her practical approach, sound legal knowledge, and commitment to delivering effective legal solutions have contributed to the continued growth of her practice and the professional relationships she has established with her clients.

In recognition of her professional achievements, Grace was nominated for the “Young Lawyer of the Year (Under 40)” award at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Malaysia Law Awards in 2021. She was subsequently appointed as a Commissioner for Oaths by the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Malaysia in 2022.

Under her leadership, LV Partners has grown from a one-lawyer practice in Damai, Kota Kinabalu, into a medium-sized law firm with an expanding presence across Sabah, including Lahad Datu, Tawau, Karamunsing Capital in Kota Kinabalu, and Keningau. This expansion reflects her entrepreneurial vision, leadership, and dedication to building a progressive legal practice that delivers professional, reliable, and client-focused legal services.

Grace remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity while leading LV Partners towards continued growth and excellence in the legal profession.

NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS & LEGAL EXPERIENCE

  • RM20 Million Corporate Land Disposal: Acted in a high-value corporate land disposal transaction involving a total consideration of RM20 million, advising on and overseeing the legal and conveyancing aspects of the transaction.
  • RM8 Million Corporate Share Sale: Handled a significant corporate share sale transaction involving a total consideration of RM8 million, including the drafting and preparation of the Share Sale Agreement and ancillary transaction documentation.
  • Conventional & Islamic Banking and Finance: Advised on and handled a wide range of conventional and Islamic financing transactions across the SME, commercial, and corporate banking sectors, including the preparation and review of financing and security documentation, advising on compliance with financing conditions precedent, and facilitating the drawdown and disbursement of financing facilities.
  • Strategic Property Development Joint Venture: Advised on and handled a joint venture arrangement between a landowner and a property developer for a land development project in Kuala Lumpur, addressing key contractual, legal, and commercial considerations.
  • Property Development & Project Advisory: Provided legal advisory services to Umland, an established property developer, in relation to property development and project management matters in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Industrial Property Development: Handled property development and related legal matters involving developers within Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), Sabah, with exposure to industrial property transactions and development-related legal documentation.
  • Complex Estate Administration: Successfully obtained a Grant of Letters of Administration from the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak at Kota Kinabalu in respect of an estate comprising twelve (12) parcels of land.
  • Extensive Probate & Estate Administration Practice: Handled over 100 probate and estate administration matters before the High Courts of Malaya and Sabah, including applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration involving estate succession and administration before the High Court of Malaya & Sabah
  • Extensive Family & Matrimonial Law Practice: Handled over 100 contested and uncontested divorce and adoption matters, encompassing matrimonial proceedings, family disputes, and adoption applications before the High Court of Malaya & Sabah.
  • Immigration & Deportation Litigation: Represented a Belgian national before the High Court of Malaya in immigration-related proceedings involving invalid visa and deportation, addressing the legal issues arising from the client's immigration status.

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS / SPEAKING EVENTS

  • PropNex Malaysia, Sabah – Invited to deliver a professional talk to real estate agents, sharing industry knowledge and practical insights.
  • Jesselton Property Registered Estate Agency, Sabah – Conducted an informative session for real estate professionals, providing valuable insights and professional guidance.
  • Rockwills Agency – Delivered a professional talk on Estate Administration, Probate and Letters of Administration, sharing practical insights into the legal procedures, requirements and processes involved in administering deceased estates.