Leong Zhi Hong

Leong was called to the Malaysian Bar on May 6, 2011. He chambered under Desmond Ho and was a Legal Associate in Messrs Ermiey Nizam & Ho until its dissolution in July 2014 where he became a Partner in Desmond Ho & Associates until 2024. In 2024, Leong was accredited as a Mediator by the Malaysian International Mediation Centre in 2024. He is currently a Partner in Richard Wee Chambers.​

Leong provides legal advice to domestic and international corporations and investors. He has represented state agencies and companies such as Kotra Pharma (M) Sdn Bhd, Vigor Engineering & Trading Sdn Bhd, Jin Hoya Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd and others providing legal advice on various matters. Leong has also participated in setting up local companies for foreign investors in Malaysia, including applying for licenses from authorities, negotiating financing packages for clients, handling daily corporate legal affairs and advising clients on employment matters. Besides handling general litigation matters, Leong has also advised clients in conveyancing matters.​

Leong was the Secretary of the Malacca Bar Committee for the term 2012/2013. He then rose to take on the portfolio of the Deputy Chairman of the National Young Lawyers Sub-Committee from 2011 to 2013 and became a member of the Environmental Committee of the Bar Council. With his passion and drive, he chaired the Malacca Bar Publication Sub-Committee and was the Editor-in Chief of the Malacca Bar Quarterly Newsletter, Re:Lex, and later went on to chair the Court Liaison Sub-Committee from 2016 to 2017. Leong is currently a member of Corporate and Commercial Law Committee and also International Professional Services Committee of the Malaysian Bar. ​

Leong is proficient in the Chinese language and serves on a number of committees aimed at preserving the Chinese language and culture. He is a member of the Legal Advisory Team of the Youth Circle of Arts (YCA), member of Malacca Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry and member of its Young Entrepreneur Committee and also a member of Smart Elite Consortium. In 2023, Leong is appointed as State Officer handling Legal Affairs of St. John Ambulance Malaysia Melaka. He has also had experience serving under the umbrella of the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK), having represented accused persons in court and conducted trials. He has delivered legal talks to clients, the public at large, and over the radio in efforts to educate the ordinary man on the street about rights under the law.