Azmi & Associates Expands Litigation & Arbitration Practice With 12 Partners And 22 Legal Professionals

Azmi & Associates Expands Litigation & Arbitration Practice with 12 Partners and 22 Legal Professionals

The prominent, full-service international law firm based in Malaysia, Azmi & Associates (AzmiLaw), one of Malaysia’s leading law firms, has strengthened its Litigation & Arbitration Practice, now comprising 12 Partners and 22 legal professionals (including Senior Associates, Managing Associates, and Associates). This strategic expansion enhances the firm’s ability to handle complex disputes, high-value litigation, and specialized advisory matters across diverse industries.

Effective 1 January 2026, the firm welcomed new partners as part of its growth strategy:

Ahmad Hafiz Zubir – Partner, strengthening Intellectual Property (IP) and TMT litigation capabilities.

Hadi Mukhlis Khairulmaini – Partner, focusing on general litigation and SME corporate advisory; firm’s 30th Partner.

12 Partners

• Dato’ Azmi Mohd Ali – Senior Partner; Founder and senior corporate lawyer specializing in M&A, energy, and cross-border transactions.
• Ahmad Lutfi Abdull Mutalip – Managing Partner; Expert in global financial services and Islamic banking; oversees firm-wide operations.
• Abu Daud Abd Rahim – Partner; Leads the Litigation & Arbitration Practice; specializes in complex civil disputes and tax litigation.
• Philip Teoh – Partner; Heads the Admiralty, Shipping, and Arbitration group with 35 years of maritime law experience.
• Melinda Marie D’angelus – Partner; Focuses on employment law, industrial relations, and corporate litigation.
• Natalia Izra Dato’ Nasaruddin – Partner; Specializes in corporate and commercial litigation, focusing on debt recovery and contract disputes.
• Mohd Wafiy Azman – Partner; Practices in civil and commercial litigation, handling disputes for corporate entities.
• Izzat Asyraf Zamri – Partner; Focuses on dispute resolution in commercial law, construction, and general civil litigation.
• Khairunnajihah Aqila Mohd Sofian – Partner; Specializes in civil litigation and arbitration, representing clients in complex commercial disputes.
• Ahmad Syahir Yahya – Partner; Experienced in litigation and dispute resolution, handling diverse cases from tort to contract breaches.
• Ahmad Hafiz Zubir – Partner; Strengthens the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) and TMT litigation capabilities.
• Hadi Mukhlis Khairulmaini – Partner; Focuses on general litigation and SME corporate advisory; firm's 30th Partner.

Supporting Legal Professionals: 22 Legal Staff

Managing Associates

• Ahmad Iqbal Rohaizan – Specializing in complex litigation and arbitration.
• Dayang Roziekah Ussin – Focused on civil and commercial dispute resolution.
• Muhamad Zuraidi Zulkifli – Handles diverse litigation portfolios.
• Jeremy Pang Jing Yang – Focused on construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Jane Lau Bi Yen – Frequently involved in high-value commercial transactions and disputes.
• Abdul Karim Ariez – Specializes in M&A and corporate-related litigation.

Senior Associates

• Ammera Hadi – Expertise in general and corporate litigation.
• Asiah Siddiqah Abdurrahman – Focus on civil dispute resolution.
• Cecil Lim Tze Loong – Handling various commercial litigation matters.
• Chris Lim Chee Kiung – Specialized in commercial and financial disputes.
• Mohamad Redzuan Idrus – Practicing in general civil litigation.

Associates

• Siti Nursyafiqah Zainuddin – Focus on commercial disputes and company law.
• Nur Farahin Zainal Abidin – Involved in dispute resolution and legal research.
• Amir Fahmi Annas – Handling general civil and commercial litigation.
• Arienne Lim Li-Ann – Focus on corporate and commercial disputes.
• Chew Zhi Ning – Practicing in general litigation and ADR.
• Miza Farisya Mohd Fadzli – Focus on general and industrial relations litigation.
• Abu Ubaidah Zulkifli – Specialized in banking and finance-related disputes.
• Farah Adibah Suhaime – Focus on general civil litigation and research.
• Maisarah Azlyza Mohd Nazli – Specializes in IP and TMT litigation.
• Siti Syazwani Mohd Sufian – Handles diverse civil litigation matters.
• Melvyn Quek Ter Mi – Focus on commercial and aviation-related disputes.

Conclusion

This expansion underlines AzmiLaw’s commitment to strengthening its dispute resolution and litigation capabilities, providing clients with deep expertise, technical excellence, and a robust team to handle high-value and complex matters across Malaysia and the broader region.

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