Karu Ashwin a/l Karu Ramesh Kumar

Karu Ashwin a/l Karu Ramesh Kumar

Karu Ashwin graduated with an LL.B. (Hons) from Cardiff University in 2023 with Upper Second-Class Honours. He then completed the Bar Training Course at Cardiff University and was called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2024.

During his time at Cardiff, he served as an Editor for the Cardiff University Law Review, where he oversaw the peer-review process and ensured compliance with academic standards for published research. A keen mooter, he was recognised as the ‘Best Speaker’ during the Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill Intern Moot in August 2023. He also contributed to the student legal community as a mentor and speaker at mooting workshops organised by the Cardiff University Law and Bar Societies.

He gained exposure through internships in Malaysia and the United Kingdom, including Judicial Marshalling at the Cardiff District Tribunal and by shadowing barristers from 2 Dr Johnson’s Chambers in London.

He completed his pupillage at Shearn Delamore & Co. where he read in the chambers of Serena Isabelle Binti Azizuddin, gaining experience in Dispute Resolution, regulatory and cross-border matters. He later practised in Commercial Litigation and Administrative Law at Chooi & Company.

Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in October 2025, Karu Ashwin is currently an Associate in the Litigation & Arbitration 5 Practice Group under the supervision of our Partner, Natalia Izra Dato’ Nasaruddin.

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Karu Ashwin a/l Karu Ramesh Kumar

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5085

E-mail:
karuashwin@azmilaw.com

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Dexter Toh Hong Chang

Dexter Toh Hong Chang

Dexter Toh graduated from the University of London with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B (Hons) in 2023 and subsequently obtained his Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in 2024.

Dexter was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in September 2025.

He undertook his pupillage in the litigation department of Messrs. Simrenjeet, Tay & Co under the guidance of Mr. Lim Tien Loong. During his pupillage, Dexter was involved in various areas of law such as corporate and commercial dispute resolution, corporate advisory and commercial crimes.

Prior to this, Dexter undertook internships with Messrs. Ho Partnership (currently known as Ho Partnership & Neoh), where he was exposed to construction law, and with Messrs. Yip & Company, where he was exposed to conveyancing and general advisory work.

During his university days, Dexter was passionate in debate, mooting, and public speaking. In 2022, as the lead oralist, Dexter and his team emerged as runners-up in the ALSA (Asian Law Students’ Association) Malaysia Witness Examination Competition 2022 (AMWEC 2022), which is simulated criminal trial where participants.

He is rejoining the Firm as an Associate in the Shipping, Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group under the supervision of our Partner, Philip Teoh.

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Dexter Toh Hong Chang

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5046

E-mail:
dextertoh@azmilaw.com

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Eliza Maryam Ho Imran Ho

Eliza Maryam Ho Imran Ho

Eliza Maryam Ho graduated from Cardiff University with an LLB (Hons) (2:1) in 2023, and completed her Bar Vocational Studies in City University of London in 2025.

She is also a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, where she was called to the Bar of England and Wales in November 2025.

During her studies, she gained practical exposure through internships at Shearn Delamore and Azmi & Associates as well, where she was exposed to a broad range of practice areas such as banking and finance, corporate matters, and litigation. Her work involved legal research, drafting, observing court proceedings, and assisting in both contentious and non-contentious matters, allowing her to develop strong analytical and written communication skills.

Whilst studying for the Bar Vocational Course at City University of London, she also undertook the Clinical Legal Education Project, where she volunteered with Citizens Advice. She acted as a trainee adviser assisting members of the public on a range of legal and non-legal issues. This role required her to advise clients over the phone and in person, and maintain confidentiality. She completed a reflective portfolio documenting her experience as an adviser, demonstrating her ability to critically assess her work, apply legal principles in real-world contexts, and communicate advice in an empathetic manner.

Her areas of interest include corporate law and banking and finance. Her Master is our Partner, Mohd Sallahudin Abdullah.

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Eliza Maryam Ho Imran Ho

Trainee Solicitor

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5170

E-mail:
elizaho@azmilaw.com

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Airene Ho Eu Ghee

Airene Ho Eu Ghee

Airene Ho graduated from the University of East London with an LL.B (Hons) in 1995 and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 1997. She practiced as an Advocate & Solicitor for 7 years before transitioning into the corporate sector, where she spent for 2 decades serving as a General Counsel / Head of Legal. She has since returned to legal practice. In addition to her legal qualification, Airene holds an MBA, has passed the Patent Agent examination, and is a MIM Certified Professional in Intellectual Property Management (MIM-CPIPM).

During her 7 years in legal practice, Airene represented a diverse clientele in complex legal matters, including corporate and commercial transactions, intellectual property, and litigation. Notably, she represented a well-known U.S. software company and successfully secured a landmark software piracy decision against copyright infringers, which received media coverage in Malaysian newspapers. One of Airene’s matters, in which she successfully defended an appeal involving the assignment of debt, was reported: Arab-Malaysian Bank Bhd v Teamsystems Interior Sdn Bhd [2004] 6 CLJ (Supp) 232. She also served as the team lead advising Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad, a public company established by the Government of Malaysia as the national asset management company to revitalise the Malaysian financial sector by buying non-performing loans (NPLs) from financial institutions and maximize their recovery value during the 1997 – 2000 economic crisis.

Over the course of her 2 decades as an in-house counsel, Airene provided global legal leadership across the real estate and life sciences / biotechnology (encompassing human health, animal health and sustainable agriculture) sectors. She has acted as a strategic business partner to Boards and Founders and was part of the Senior Leadership Team, delivering commercially aligned solutions to support organisational growth and resilience. Her experience includes leading high-impact, cross-border transactions in multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments, including acquisitions, investments and divestments, joint ventures, strategic collaborations and the spin-out of start-up companies. She has also managed interdependent complex cross-border litigation and built legal teams from the ground up, establishing robust legal architecture for the organisations. In addition, Airene was part of a cross-functional team that successfully registered a project under VERRA, gaining hands-on experience in voluntary carbon market mechanics, validation frameworks and credit issuance pathways.

Drawing on her complementary experience as both an Advocate & Solicitor and an in-house counsel, Airene is particularly passionate about transactions at the intersection of corporate, commercial and intellectual property law, where business objectives are closely aligned with environmental and sustainability priorities.

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Airene Ho Eu Ghee

Senior Counsel

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5000

E-mail:
aireneho@azmilaw.com

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Fatin Nurhannani Zaharudin

Fatin Nurhannani Zaharudin

Fatin Nurhannani is a legal professional with experience in the oil and gas sector. She is known for delivering practical legal solutions and providing strong support for key projects.

Fatin worked as a Senior Legal Associate at PETRONAS Legal Gas and Power from January 2022 to August 2024, focusing on drafting and structuring complex contracts for regasification terminal expansion project, biomethane integration, telecom initiatives and gas sales agreements. She also handled arbitration administration, due diligence, and legal governance. During her short tenure in PETRONAS Legal Carbon Management Division, Fatin reviewed key terms for carbon storage joint venture agreement and collaboration agreement, negotiated with investors, and developed strategies to manage partner relationships for the company.

Academically, Fatin holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Cardiff University (2018–2021). Fatin held several leadership and volunteer roles during her time in the UK. She served as Vice President of PETRONAS Club UK and Ireland and President of the UNICEF Society at Cardiff University, leading community and charity initiatives. She was also Secretary of the Photography Society and volunteered as a Student Advisor at Riverside Advice, providing guidance and support to individuals.

Fatin is recognised for her resilience, customer-focused mindset, and ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse stakeholders, making her a valuable asset in the legal and energy sectors.

Her Master is our Partner, Puan Farhah Hayati Mamat.

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Fatin Nurhannani Zaharudin

Trainee Solicitor

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5170

E-mail: fatin.zaharudin@azmilaw.com

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Norfarisa Faizul

Norfarisa Faizul

Norfarisa graduated from Universiti Malaya with an LL.B (Hons.), Second Class Upper in 2024.

Her passion for child rights began during pre-university, when she initiated a project to raise awareness about the severity of online sexual grooming among children. This dedication continued through her university years, during which she joined Monsters Among Us (MAU), a youth-led NGO, dedicated to combating systematic violence against children. She served as the Collaborative and Community Outreach Lead for MAU from 2021 to 2024.

In 2025, Farisa completed her pupillage at Messrs Zul Rafique & Partners under the mentorship of Puan Ainal Marlinda Md Said, where she gained practical hands-on experience in Corporate Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Banking & Finance. During this period, she contributed to drafting and reviewing transactional and corporate documents, preparing cause papers, conducting legal research, and managing compliance and due diligence processes.

Farisa was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in December 2025. She is currently part of the Financial Practice Group under the supervision of our Partner, Wan Nor Nadia W.Ramli.

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Norfarisa Faizul

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5093

E-mail:
norfarisafaizul@azmilaw.com

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Nur Alya Azahan

Nur Alya Azahan

Nur Alya graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2025.

During her undergraduate studies, Alya participated in mooting and legal writing competition. Through these activities, she developed skills in legal research, written submissions, and oral advocacy. She also underwent a legal internship with Messrs. Nik Safia & Co, where she was attached to the Conveyancing Department. Throughout her internship, she assisted in property-related matters, including the preparation of sale and purchase agreements, loan documentation, and other conveyancing instruments. This exposure provided her with a strong foundation in transactional work, documentary precision, and procedural compliance.

Upon commencement of her pupillage, Alya has since transitioned into civil litigation and intellectual property litigation, where she is actively involved in legal research, drafting of pleadings, affidavits, and written submissions, as well as assisting in interlocutory applications, hearings, and trial preparation. She is also exposed to intellectual property–related matters, including trade mark disputes

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Nur Alya Azahan

Trainee Solicitor

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5170

E-mail:
afifahhana.husni@azmilaw.com

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Nik Afifah Hana Nik Husni

Nik Afifah Hana Nik Husni

Nik Afifah graduated from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam with a LL.B (Hons) in 2025.

She was attached to Sepang Sessions & Magistrate Court as an intern during her university days. During the tenure of the internship, she was exposed to both criminal and civil litigation proceedings and also Court’s procedure and etiquette which inspired her to purse a career as a litigator.

Nik Afifah was an active student, participating in various events organized by UiTM. Her involvement includes serving as a committee member of the UiTM Mooting Forum (2022), moderator for the International Law Student Conference (2022), and facilitator for the UiTM Summer Programme (2023–2024).

She is passionate about Intellectual Property and General Litigation and is committed to continuous personal growth and making positive contributions to her community

Farah Insyirah Azman

Farah Insyirah Azman

Farah Insyirah graduated from the University of Sultan Zainal Abidin with a LL.B (Hons) in 2022.

She has a prior qualification of Diploma in Law from the same university. During her university years, she was actively involved in extracurricular activities, including serving as a committee member of the Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA). Through her involvement, she assisted in organising academic talks in collaboration with other ALSA local chapters and participated in the management of a national-level mediation competition. She was also active in mooting, which provided her with early exposure to arbitration and litigation.

She commenced her pupillage at Amelda Fuad Abi & Aidil in March 2023 under the supervision of Mr Aidil Khalid, where she gained experience in matters relating to the Federal Constitution and general litigation.

Upon completion of her pupillage, she joined Hafiz Zubir & Co. as a paralegal, assisting associates with legal research, preparation of cause papers, and the management of intellectual property administration.

She was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor to the Malaysian Bar in October 2025.

Iman Danial Hakim Md Azam

Iman Danial Hakim Md Azam

Iman Danial graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia with a double degree, namely the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Honours) and the Bachelor of Laws (Shari’ah) (Honours), and was called to the Bar in March 2023.

He is deeply passionate about Intellectual Property, and is particularly driven by the idea of protecting and defending creative ideas and innovations. As of April 2023, he leads the Intellectual Property Department of Hafiz Zubir & Co., where he oversees a broad range of IP matters including IP litigation, IP registration, IP commercialisation, anti-counterfeiting actions, and training on Intellectual Property.

He is a registered Trademark Agent with extensive experience assisting clients in securing trademark protection at MyIPO and IP offices worldwide, and has advised and acted in disputes relating to patents, copyright, trademarks, and industrial designs, as well as in the implementation of anti-counterfeiting measures for brand owners.

Iman has assisted in the conduct of several significant Intellectual Property litigation disputes which were subsequently reported in the Current Law Journal, including Airaz Technologies Sdn Bhd v. Padzilah binti Enda & Anor [2024] CLJU 595, Arkan Roma Trad Est lwn. Ripac Sdn Bhd & Yang Lain [2025] CLJU 975, Arkan Roma Trad Est lwn. Ripac Sdn Bhd & Yang Lain [2025] CLJU 1785, and Adleesya Beauty Sdn Bhd v. Nordleez Enterprise & Anor [2025] CLJU 1328. In addition to his litigation experience, he regularly advises on and structures Intellectual Property aspects of corporate and commercial transactions.

Beyond his legal practice, Iman also writes. Drawing from real experiences in the legal industry and from conversations with clients, friends, and working adults, he authored a self-help book titled Jangan Ganggu Lepas Waktu Kerja, Boleh?, which reflects his interest in work-life balance, professional culture, and the human side of legal practice.