Kitson Foong

When considering which of Malaysia’s best criminal lawyers should represent you, you will notice they have several things in common. They have extensive experience in handling cases, but are professional, tenacious and assertive.

A much sought after Senior Counsel, Kitson Foong is professional, tenacious and assertive. He is lightning quick on his feet and delivers case-winning results for his clients in complex matters, trials and appeals both in civil, commercial and criminal courts across all State courts, tribunals, Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Malaysia.

Kitson has provided and defended clients in some of the country’s most high profile, largest and most intricate case prosecutions.

Following in the footsteps of his illustrious brother retired Federal Court Judge - Tan Sri James Foong, he honourably served in public service and private practice. In a legal career spanning over three decades, Kitson served with distinction as Vice-President (Legal & Corporate) at Malaysia’s Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (‘NCIA/Koridor Utara’), and as Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Legal Specialist to Qatar Petroleum as well as Corporate Advisor to several GLC’s and numerous public listed companies.

An active senior member of the Malaysian Bar, he’s served on the Criminal Law and Common Bar Course Committees and is credited with having co-founded the Malaysian Bar’s Legal Aid ‘Dock Brief’ and Prison programmes which provide free legal representation to underprivileged persons.

A passionate legal educator and trainer, Kitson regularly give talks and workshops to Session Court judges, Registrars, Deputy Public Prosecutors, Chemists at the National Chemistry Department, Senior Police Officers as well as members of the Bar.

Befitting the often high profile nature of the cases he handles, Kitson is very sensitive to clients’ reputational needs. His adept handling of the media minimises unwarranted publicity.

Whether you are in need of practical legal advice to guide you through the maze of Malaysia’s criminal law and criminal procedure or are being investigated/charged with a serious crime or require an experienced Senior Counsel with a strong record of success to argue your case - Kitson Foong is your lawyer of choice.