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About Us
We are a pioneering law firm hoping to redefine legal services in Sarawak, Malaysia. Founded by two dynamic, internationally trained lawyers, we blend European legal expertise with a deep understanding of Sarawak’s unique regulatory landscape to offer innovative, strategic solutions tailored to businesses and individuals alike.
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Our firm stands apart with a distinct advantage—one of our partners, Cristian, is the only foreign-qualified male lawyer currently admitted to practice in Sarawak. This rare qualification enables us to bridge global legal perspectives with local legal realities, ensuring our clients receive internationally informed and locally focused advice.
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At Sim and Baciu Advocates, we are committed to delivering modern, efficient, and transparent legal solutions that empower our clients to navigate complex legal challenges with confidence. Whether advising on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, or bespoke legal strategies or negotiation, our approach is proactive, client-centric, and always aligned with the evolving demands of Sarawak’s business landscape in full legal compliance.
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Let’s build a future where legal services are not just reactive but forward-thinking—crafted to foster lasting success.
Education
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LLB, Queen Mary, UOL (First Class Honours)
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LLM in Banking and Finance, Queen Mary, UOL (Distinction - First in the year)
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BPTC at BPP Holborn on full scholarship from Inner Temple (Exhibition and Duke of Edinburgh Awards)
Cristian Vasile Baciu
Managing Partner
Cristian relocated to Sarawak in 2020. Before moving here, he worked as a judicial assistant to Lord Justice Kitchin at the UK Court of Appeal and in the global litigation department of Shell International Limited in London. Cristian successfully completed his pupillage at Tang & Partners, Kuching.
His approach is to negotiate strategically and draft modern and clear agreements that parties can understand. He is keen to advance or improve the commercial interests of clients. He also does general litigation covering contract, property, intellectual property, commercial, corporate and shareholder disputes, negligence and professional liability.
Professional Qualifications
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​Called to High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in 2023
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Called to the Bar at Inner Temple, 2020
He speaks native English, Romanian and basic Hungarian and German.
Elaine Sim Ee Sze
Partner
Elaine was born in Kuching. She started her legal career at Sreenevasan Young in Kuala Lumpur in 2018 and requalified in Kuching at Tang & Partners in 2022. Her expertise ranges from corporate and commercial litigation to property development, conveyancing and commercial matters.
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She also has over 7 years of experience in employment and immigration with strong working knowledge of policies and processes across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak. She also manages Migresafe and previously co-founded Pinkcollar to recruit workers from Indonesia and the Philippines in full legal compliance. ​She understands government processes in Malaysia very well based on her legal background and as a former Perdana Fellow to the then law minister of Malaysia. ​
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Professional Qualifications
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​Called to High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in 2023
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Called to High Court of Malaya in 2019
She speaks native English, Hokkien, Mandarin and Malay.
Education
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LLB, Queen Mary, UOL (2.1: Upper Second Class)
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LLM in American Legal Studies at William & Mary Law School, Virginia (First in class ) on full scholarship from the Drapers' Trust London
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Malaysian Rhodes Finalist, Perdana Fellow, and Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur.
Join us
Sim and Baciu Advocates is an ambitious firm that seeks to grow and expand its services.
We're looking for experienced associates and partners who are more than skilled lawyers - they are strategic leaders with a strong business sense and a deep commitment to ethics.
Our team must be dedicated to excellence, can simplify complex legal principles, and be always willing to learn.
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If you want to learn more, please contact us at general@simbaciu.com for more information.