Kitson Foong

Kitson is widely recognized amongst his peers as one of Malaysia’s best criminal lawyers with extensive experience in handling complex trials and appeals

Professional, tenacious, and assertive, he is a sought-after-lawyer who has built his reputation as “one of the best cross examiners in the business.”

Lightning-quick on his feet, Kitson continues to deliver case-winning results for his clients across the State, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court of Malaysia.

In a legal career spanning three decades, he honorably served in public service and private practice. As Vice-President (Legal & Corporate) at Malaysia’s Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (‘NCIA/Koridor Utara’), Senior Legal Specialist in Health, Safety, and Environmental Law at Qatar Petroleum as well as Corporate Advisor to several GLC’s and public listed companies.

An active member of the Malaysian Bar, Kitson served with distinction on the Malaysian Bar’s Criminal Law and Common Bar Course Committees.

He is credited with having co-founded the Malaysian Bar’s Legal Aid ‘Dock Brief’ and Prison programs which provide free legal representation to underprivileged persons. Kitson remains a passionate legal educator who regularly gives talks and training workshops to Session Court judges, Registrars, Deputy Public Prosecutors, police officers at Malaysia’s Judicial and Legal Training Institute (ILKAP).

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