Our People

Nik Aisha Tasnim graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B (Hons) in 2025.

She participated in the AIKOL Advocacy Competition 2023, and was also actively involved in organising national competitions such as the IBFAC 2022 and the National Harun M. Hashim Client Consultation Competition.

She has also demonstrated strong leadership in the student legal community, serving as Senior Associate Editor of the IIUM Law Majalla, Chairperson of the Media and Information Secretariat for the IIUM Law Students’ Society, and Secretary of the IIUM Legal Aid Club.

In 2024, she completed her internship at Messrs Effa Ruzanna Anuar & Co, gaining exposure to defamation, negligence, and criminal trial matters.

Aisha has a keen interest in litigation and dispute resolution. Her Master is our Co-Deputing Managing Partner, Serina Abdul Samad.

Muhammad Hafeez graduated from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with a LL.B (Hons) in 2025.

He has undergone an internship at Kota Kinabalu Court Complex in July 2022. During the tenure of the internship, he was exposed to various aspects of court proceedings and legal practice, including observing trials and hearings, assisting in legal research, and preparing case summaries. The internship also provided opportunities to develop skills in drafting legal documents and correspondence, as well as gaining insight into litigation.

He was an active student participating in events organized by IIUM as well as others, such as being a committee in volunteering programmes.

He has passion in Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. His Master is our Partner, Wan Nor Nadia W.Ramli.

Nur Syahirah Balqis graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Laws LL.B (Hons) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2025. She was consistently recognised on the Dean’s List throughout her studies and was a recipient of the Yayasan Telekom Malaysia Future Leaders Scholarship.

In 2024, Syahirah joined Azmi & Associates as an intern for three months as part of her law attachment programme, where she gained hands-on experience and valuable exposure, particularly in litigation. She also joined Shearn Delamore & Co. in 2025 as an intern, a position offered pursuant to her win in a mooting competition judged by the firm’s Partner, which further enhanced her legal research, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Syahirah has actively participated in debate and mooting competitions throughout her studies. Her notable achievements include being the Champion of Pertandingan Debat Diraja Antara IPT, Champion, Runner-Up, and Overall Best Speaker for Debat Alam Sekitar in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and Champion of Pertandingan Debat Belia. She also received a special award from the Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia in Debat Antirasuah Piala Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM and overall best speaker in Debat Statistik organised by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. In 2025, Syahirah was named Champion of Pertandingan Penghujahan Mahkamah organised by the Bar Council, where she was also recognised as the final best oralist.

Syahirah was also involved in leadership as part of the IIUM Law Students’ Society Secretariat and as the Director of Public Relations & Marketing for the Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA), where she served on the main board for international conference and collaborations with legal firms and the Attorney General’s Chambers. In her effort to give back to society, Syahirah was actively engaged in humanitarian initiatives through volunteering and community service. These include participation in Misi Banjir Sepang, food distributions to orphanages and the homeless, a donation drive promoting education for refugee children as part of a university project, and volunteering at the Energy Asia Conference, reflecting her growing interest in environmental sustainability and her commitment to protecting the planet and contributing to a greener future.

Syahirah is a driven and passionate individual with a positive mindset. She has a keen interest in Litigation and Corporate. Her Master is our Partner, Suhara Mohd Sidik.

Nur Faryana Hasleen graduated with First Class Honours in LL.B (Hons) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2025 and was named on the Dean’s List for 5 consecutive semesters.

Her academic journey was fully supported by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) Scholarship. Her early dedication was recognised through several national-level accolades, including the Anugerah Kecemerlangan Pendidikan Angkatan Tentera, Anugerah Pengakap Raja, and Anugerah Ketua Pengakap Negara.

Driven by a desire to connect theory with practice, she has actively pursued legal exposure beyond the classroom. She participated in the International Islamic Banking & Finance i-Arbitration Competition (IIBFAC) 2022, where her team emerged as champions. She also took part in the Ahmad Ibrahim Advocacy Competition 2021, where she gained valuable experience in simulated client consultation and legal analysis. These experiences have strengthened her analytical thinking, research capabilities, and advocacy skills.

Beyond the academic realm, she has established a strong record of leadership and community engagement. As the Secretary II of the AIKOL Well-Being Club, she was entrusted with the club’s administrative filing. She further expanded her skills by serving on the organizing committee for the ASEAN Run 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, where she gained practical experience in event coordination and regulatory compliance. Her heart for the community is equally notable. She participated in Jaulah Kasih Ummah 7.0 in Thailand, distributing food parcels and assisting with circumcision initiatives for underserved Muslim communities. She also served as a volunteer for Keeperku @ Zoo Negara. These diverse experiences reflect her ability to lead, serve, and adapt across various environments.

Adding to her diverse exposure, Faryana completed a 10-week internship at the Court of Appeal, where she gained meaningful exposure to appellate procedures and judicial reasoning. During her attachment, she was entrusted with preparing case summaries for the judges, which sharpened her ability to distill complex legal issues and synthesize judgments efficiently. She also had the opportunity to observe proceedings and attend hearings. This immersive experience deepened her understanding of courtroom advocacy, procedural intricacies, and the practical application of legal principle.

She is now eager to venture into the world of corporate and commercial law. Her Master is our Partner, Mohd Sallahudin Abdullah.

Arienne Lim graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a LL.B (Hons) (First Class Honours) in 2020 and earning her Certificate in Legal Practice in 2023.

She completed her pupillage at Julian Stephanie under the mentorship of Ms. Stephanie Ang, where she was primarily involved in civil litigation. Her work focused on strata management disputes and debt recovery matters, through which she developed practical experience in legal research, drafting, and preparing cause papers and court documents. She has also assisted in more complex matters including corporate fraud allegations and contentious creditor actions, gaining valuable perspective into commercial disputes and litigation strategy.

Arienne was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in July 2025.

She joined the Firm in September 2025 and is part of Mergers & Acquisitions/Corporate Practice Group under the supervision of our Partner, Norhisham Abd Bahrin.

Gavin Chan graduated from the University of Exeter with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B (Hons) in 2022.

He was subsequently called to the Bar of England and Wales (Middle Temple) upon completion of the Barrister Training Course at City, University of London in 2024. During his course, he was awarded a grade of Very Competent overall, with Distinctions in Advocacy Submissions, Cross-Examination, and Conference Skills. 

Throughout his academics, Gavin has had the opportunity to take part in a number of legal internships and mini-pupillages, which have greatly enhanced his working experiences. He undertook his mini-pupillage experience at Whitestone Chambers, a civil litigation firm, where he focused on drafting claim forms and defence statements along with legal research. Subsequently, he secured a mini-pupillage at Furnival Chambers, a firm focused on criminal litigation work, where he shadowed barristers and gained exposure to client conferences and trial preparation.

Prior to commencing his pupillage, Gavin worked as a paralegal under the Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) team in Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership. During his paralegal tenure, he assisted the legal team in reviewing and amending legal and corporate documentation, conducting case law research, and drafting legal articles and meeting minutes. He also worked closely with his supervisors in preparing legal opinions, gaining hands-on experience in legal analysis and professional drafting.

Gavin subsequently commenced his pupillage at Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong, under the Corporate Capital Markets team. Throughout his year as a pupil, he gained extensive experience and exposure into the legal due diligence process of Initial Public Offering’s (“IPO”). His work encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, including managing the preparation of legal due diligence reports, conducting comprehensive compliance legal research, ensuring the proper compilation of legal documents for submission by facilitating the execution and collection of signing pages from the Due Diligence Working Group (“DDWG”) members, drafting progress meeting minutes and verification notes, liaising with fellow members of the DDWG in order to expedite outstanding matters, participating in interviews with key senior management, directors, major customers, and suppliers as part of the due diligence process, and assisting in reviewing and amending Information Memorandums and Draft Circulars to ensure compliance and readiness for submission.

Apart from his legal experiences, Gavin has undertaken positions of responsibility which have helped develop his team working skills and leadership qualities. During his time in Exeter, Gavin was the Publicity Director of Exeter Malaysian Society, where he oversaw social media posts regarding the management and social wellbeing of the society itself. Gavin was called to the Malaysian Bar and admitted to the role of Advocates and Solicitors on 14 March 2025.

He is currently a new Associate under our new unit Equity & Debt Capital Market Practice Group under the supervision of our Senior Partner, Dato’ Azmi Mohd Ali and the Partner, Norhisham Bahrin.

Farah Deena graduated from the University of Leeds in 2013 and was involved in various business ventures before obtaining her Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in late 2018.

She commenced her pupillage at Azmi & Associates in 2020 under the supervision of our former Co-Deputy Managing Partner, YA Dato’ Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah (now a High Court Judge), and was called to the Bar in April 2021.

She is a legally trained professional with over seven years of experience in legal policy, legislative reform, and inter-agency coordination. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and previously served as a Vice Chairman of the United Kingdom & Eire Council for Malaysian Students (UKEC).

She most recently served as Special Task Officer to the Minister at the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, where she contributed to legal reforms, including reviewing three key Acts to align Malaysia’s protection laws with social and technological shifts. She also played a lead role in Malaysia’s CEDAW dialogue with the UN. Deena is recognised for her strengths in legal research, negotiation, policy drafting, and strategic legal advisory.

She is now part of the Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Practice Group, under the supervision of our Partner, Sharizan Sarif.

Anas Haziq graduated with CGPA 3.48 in Bachelor of Laws from Universiti Malaya in March 2025 under JPA Scholarship.

He previously worked as a Paralegal at Messrs. Sivananthan from September 2024 to January 2025, where he assisted in legal research, case preparation, legal drafting, and transcribing Notes of Evidence. He also underwent an internship at the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) Putrajaya in July 2023, where he was exposed to criminal and administrative law, and contributed to the drafting of legal documents and international agreements.

He was actively involved in student leadership, having served as the Vice President of the Law Students’ Development Association Malaysia (LSDA) and as the Faculty of Law Representative in the Universiti Malaya Students’ Union (UMSU), where he advocated for student welfare, academic concerns, and mental health initiatives. Prior to university, he was also President of the Jawatankuasa Perwakilan Kolej (JPK) at UiTM Dengkil and Vice President II of the Student Representative Council at MRSM Parit, where he developed his leadership and organisational skills from an early stage.

Apart from the legal field, he also spent over two years as a barista at a local coffee shop in Kuala Lumpur. From barista to barrister—he’s proof that both careers require perfect balance, sharp focus, and just the right amount of grind.

He has passion in Corporate practice. His Master is our Co-Deputy Managing Partner, Encik Abu Daud Abd Rahim.