The firm was established in 1975 by Tan Sri Dato' James Foong under the name of James Foong & Company. Occupying a mere 500 sq. ft. at the basement of Yee Seng Building at No. 15, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur and with a supporting staff of 2, the firm has grown to a partnership of 3 partners, 4 qualified lawyers and about 20 supporting staff in 1990. The firm has moved to 12.01-12.08, The Heritage House, 33 Jalan Yap Ah Shak, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.