Mutual Separation Agreement
Mutual Separation Agreements
End an employment relationship by agreement, with a documented release rather than an open-ended risk.
- Advocates & Solicitors
- Offices in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru
- Confidential, no obligation
Real lawyers, one team behind every matter
Who this is for
Sound familiar?
Employers seeking an agreed exit rather than a process
Companies restructuring where employees are willing to leave
Employers wanting a documented release
Employees offered a separation package
What's at stake
What is really at stake
- 01An employment relationship has run its course.Both sides would prefer a clean parting to a disciplinary process or a redundancy exercise.
- 02But a payment made without a properly drafted agreement buys nothing.The employee can still file a representation, and the payment becomes evidence rather than settlement.
In plain words
Mutual Separation Agreement
A mutual separation agreement covering the separation date, the payment, the release of claims, return of property, confidentiality, non-disparagement and any continuing obligations.
What good looks like
Imagine a departure that is genuinely final. Terms agreed, payment made, claims released, property returned and obligations continuing where they should.
What you get
What we deliver
Scope and fee are agreed in writing before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are getting.
- 01
Advice on the appropriate exit route
- 02
Mutual separation agreement drafted
- 03
Release of claims
- 04
Property return, confidentiality and continuing obligations
- 05
Process guidance to ensure voluntariness
How we work
Clear from the first conversation
- 1
Send a short request
Tell us what the matter is about. It takes under a minute and stays confidential.
- 2
Akmal sets a time with you
We reply within 30 minutes in office hours to arrange your consultation, online or at our KL or JB office.
- 3
Advice, then a written proposal
You get a clear view of the issues and options, then a written scope and fee proposal.
- 4
Work begins on the agreed scope
Akmal leads the matter with a team of our lawyers, working to the scope you approved. You get regular updates at every key step.
Who leads your matter
Led by Akmal Saufi, supported by our team
Akmal leads your matter as Partner. Depending on the work, other lawyers in our team handle parts of it day to day, with Akmal overseeing the matter.
Akmal Saufi
Partner, Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co
- Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysia
- Over 13 years in transactional work: M&A, joint ventures, land and infrastructure
- LLB (Hons), International Islamic University Malaysia
The team behind your matter
Meet the team →Who we have acted for
Organisations we have acted for
Federal government agencies & statutory bodies
Johor state bodies & local authorities
Government-linked companies
Private sector & NGOs
Shown with permission. Government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies are identified as such. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement by any government, ministry or agency.
Next step
Request a consultation with Akmal
- 1Send a short request. It takes under a minute.
- 2Akmal reviews it and arranges a time with you.
- 3You get clear advice, then a written scope and fee proposal.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
Your details stay confidential. Sending a request does not mean you have appointed us.
- Licensed advocates & solicitors
- Professional indemnity insured
- Offices in KL & JB
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Send a short request and Akmal will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.
Does a separation agreement prevent a claim?
How much should be offered?
Can we ask an employee to sign immediately?
What is Legal That Works?
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
Who will be helping me?
Before you sign
The cost of waiting
A separation agreement only works if entry into it was genuinely voluntary. Pressure applied during the process can undermine the release it was meant to secure.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
