Agong’s Counsel
In most legal jurisdictions, a broad distinction is drawn between lawyers based on the work they do. Generally, a court-going lawyer deals with dispute resolution; they are known as litigators. A non-court-going lawyer deals with either supporting litigators or relationship-building solutions; they are called solicitors. My essay today is about litigators and considers the question: Should we, Malaysia, recognize senior litigators of accomplishment and experience and distinguish them from the common litigator? In England, they …