Our People

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.

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 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 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.

Hafiz is the founding and principal partner of HZC since 2018, where he has established a respected specialist practice in intellectual property (IP), litigation, and dispute resolution. Hafiz has authored and contributed to several practitioner-focused publications, reinforcing his standing in the IP legal community. He is the author of “A Practical Guide on Trademark Registration in Malaysia”book, which was published in November 2025 by Sweet & Maxwell (Thomson Reuters) Malaysia.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and a Master of Intellectual Property from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He is currently pursuing a PhD, reflecting his strong commitment to thought leadership and the advancement of IP jurisprudence.

His experience covers a broad range of IP disputes, including copyright infringement involving creative works and design concepts; trademark disputes relating to misrepresentation, passing off, and brand ownership; patent infringement involving the unauthorised making, use, or commercialisation of protected inventions; and industrial design infringement concerning the replication of registered designs. He also regularly advises on disputes between former business partners, particularly where intellectual property assets are central to the conflict.

Hafiz works closely with enforcement authorities on IP infringement matters, including assisting the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in raids and anti-counterfeiting enforcement. He has also handled numerous licensing, commercialisation, and royalty engagements with higher learning institutions and research bodies, including UKM, particularly in matters involving technology transfer and IP monetisation.

Beyond legal practice, Hafiz is actively involved in professional development and training. He is a certified trainer with the Human Resources Development Corporation and contributes to capability-building initiatives aimed at promoting awareness, understanding, and responsible use of intellectual property across industries.

Previously, he was a Partner at Khairil Ahmad & Co. and Adnan Sharida & Associates, and began his legal career as a pupil at RamRais & Partners. His experience across multiple platforms has given him a well-rounded perspective on litigation, client advisory work, and firm leadership.