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Ana Natasha Haris Ariffin

Ana Natasha graduated with an LL.B (Hons) from the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, in 2023.

She underwent her 9-month pupillage at Kadir Andri & Partners, where she gained invaluable experience in corporate law, with a particular focus on banking and finance. During her tenure, she played a key role in supporting the team in various financing projects, including term loan agreements, receivables purchase programs and general regulatory compliance. This exposure has refined her skills in navigating complex legal frameworks and meeting the diverse needs of clients with precision and efficiency.

Driven by a deep-seated passion for the banking and finance sector, Ana Natasha is eager to embark on the next chapter of her career at Azmi & Associates. Her aspiration is to further her professional growth and acquire more extensive exposure as a corporate lawyer, leveraging her experience and passion for the legal field to contribute effectively to the Banking and Finance department at Azmi & Associates. Ana Natasha is slated to be admitted to the Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor by late October 2024, marking the first significant milestone in her legal career.

She joined Azmi & Associates in October 2024 as an Associate under the Global Financial Services and Islamic Banking Practice Group.

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Ana Natasha Haris Ariffin

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5059

Mobile Number:
+6019 919 9029

E-mail:
natasha.haris@azmilaw.com

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Tengku Assila Maisara Tengku Adnan Mahadzir

Tengku Assila graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B (Hons) in 2021.

She was then admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 8 April 2022.

She commenced her pupillage at Messrs Arizal Jailani & Co in 2021 where she gained exposure in conveyancing work. She was heavily involved in various property financing and sale transactions which include drafting sale and purchase agreements, loan documentations and preparing legal opinions. Her keen interest in Conveyancing and Banking led to being a serving member of the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee under Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee for the current term. Previously, she was attached to Messrs Norhusniah Husin & Co and experienced handling syariah matters which includes drafting cause papers and conducting legal research.

During her university days, she was an active student participating in various events conducted by IIUM Law Students’ Society and IIUM Gombak Peers Counselor held nationally and abroad. She was also actively volunteering with renowned organisations for numerous target beneficiaries.

She joined the Firm in October 2024 as an Associate and is currently part of the Financial Service practice group under the supervision of our Partner, Wan Nor Nadia W.Ramli.

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Tengku Assila Maisara Tengku Adnan Mahadzir

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5089

Mobile Number:
+6012 733 4271

E-mail:
tengku.assila@azmilaw.com

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Siti Sarah Razali

Siti Sarah graduated from the International University of Malaysia (IIUM) with a LL.B (Hons) in 2021 and underwent her pupillage at Messrs. Lam & Phua.

During her period of pupillage, she had a major exposure to conveyancing matters where she assisted in drafting of legal documents and handling sale and purchase, tenancy, transfer, discharge, perfection and loan transactions for both residential and commercial properties.

She was later admitted to the Malaysian Bar in March 2022 and retained at the same firm. She was also entrusted to independently handle several developer’s housing projects and had the experience in drafting cause papers for joint divorce petitions, probate and land administration matters.

She is currently attached to the Global Financial Services and Islamic Banking Practice Group under the supervision of our Managing Partner, Ahmad Lutfi Abdull Mutalip.

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Siti Sarah Razali

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5053

Mobile Number:
+6012 268 2651

E-mail:
sarah.razali@azmilaw.com

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Chwa Ling Kiat

Chwa Ling Kiat brings extensive legal expertise to our team.

He was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 1993 after earning his LL.B (Hons) from the University of Nottingham in 1991 and obtaining his Certificate of Legal Practice in 1992. He began his legal career in Kuala Lumpur at Mah Kamariyah & Partners under Datin Mah Yap Siew Bee and, in 1995, established his own law firm, Chwa & Ka Ping, in Johor Bahru.

In 2011, Chwa joined Asia World Co. Ltd in Myanmar as a legal consultant and assistant to the Managing Director, where he played a pivotal role in negotiating contracts with Chinese state-owned enterprises and financial institutions for major infrastructure projects, including hydropower dams, aviation facilities, and the China-Myanmar oil and gas pipeline. In 2012, he was seconded to China Harbour & Engineering Co. Ltd in Myanmar for special project assignments.

In 2014, Chwa was recruited by Johor Petroleum Development Corporation Bhd to advise on legal matters related to the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex. He has also maintained a strong relationship with Bank Rakyat, managing high-profile loan recovery cases. In 2018, he joined Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd as an advisor to the CEO, excelling in public-private partnership ventures.

Chwa joined the Firm in May 2024 as Senior Associate/Director at our Johor Bahru office.

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Chwa Ling Kiat

Senior Associate/Director

Direct Line:
+607 224 5000

E-mail:
chwalingkiat@azmilaw.com

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Mohamad Redzuan Idrus

Mohamad Redzuan Idrus is a Partner at Azmi & Associates with extensive expertise in general litigation, conveyancing, Islamic finance, Islamic wealth management planning, and corporate law. The firm is recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality legal services across various sectors, including corporate litigation, real estate, and wealth management.

He holds a 2nd Class Upper Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (2001), where he graduated in the top 10% of his class and received the prestigious Rector’s Award. Additionally, he was the Valedictorian at IIUM’s 17th Convocation, delivering a speech in front of HRH Sultan Pahang. Redzuan was called to the Bar in the High Court of Malaya in 2002.

He is also a certified Mediator (2020), NLP Practitioner (2016), and Coach (2017). Over the years, he has built a reputation as one of the leading lawyers in Malaysia, particularly in Islamic estate planning and wealth management.

Before joining his current firm, Redzuan was instrumental in the amalgamation of Fariz Halim and Co. in 2016, where he played a key role in branding, marketing, and establishing the brand until 2024. His career also includes serving as the Lead Counsel for Perniagaan Emas Anuar Sdn Bhd since 2005, where he has handled their real estate portfolio and various other legal matters.

His contributions as a corporate lawyer are well recognized. He has successfully defended state religious authorities in civil claims at both the High Court and Appeal Court, drafted numerous Joint Venture Agreements for state religious authorities, and represented high-profile clients in the real estate sector.

Currently, Redzuan serves as the Chairman of the Islamic Finance Transaction Subcommittee of the Penang Bar Committee. His expertise in wealth management planning for high-net-worth Muslim clients includes strategies involving Hibah, Wasiat, Wakaf, Trust arrangements, and spouse arrangements on jointly acquired properties.

He is also known for his active involvement in professional development and has organized several significant conferences and workshops, including the Islamic Finance Conferences and Business Talks under Aric Sdn Bhd. Furthermore, he is a sought-after panel speaker for CIMB Islamic Bank Preferred Clients and has been a trainer to Bar Council speakers during the National Symposium of CPD for Bar Council.

In addition to his legal practice, Redzuan is an influential figure in the business community of Penang and Kedah, having established the first BNI chapter in Kedah and bringing in 8 new referral partners as the First Gold Club Member.

Key Legal Achievements:

• Wealth Management: Strategized wealth management planning for high-net-worth Muslim clients, including Hibah, Wasiat, Wakaf, trustee arrangements, and spouse arrangements on jointly acquired properties.

• State Religious Authorities: Successfully defended state religious authorities in civil claims from defaulting tenants at the High Court and Appeal Court.

• Wakaf Land Development: Drafted Joint Venture Agreements for the development of Wakaf land for residential projects for state religious authorities.

• Real Estate Portfolio: Represented one of Malaysia’s largest Muslim jewellery chains in developing their real estate portfolio for nearly 20 years, including disposal, acquisition, and development.

• Share Sales Agreements: Drafted Share Sales Agreements for a land development company to a developer.

• GLC Advisory: Advised GLCs on the rehabilitation of abandoned residential developments.

• Hibah Registry: Advised state religious authorities on the establishment of a Hibah Registry in the state.

• Share Subscription Agreement: Drafted Share Subscription Agreements for asset management companies.

• Right of Survivorship: Successfully represented defendants in civil suits related to the Right of Survivorship at the High Court and Appeal Court in Penang.

• Real Property Transactions: Acted on behalf of state religious authorities in multiple real property acquisition and disposal transactions.

• Franchise Agreements: Drafted Franchise Agreements for a local chain of convenient store in Penang, with franchisees funded by PUNB.

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Mohamad Redzuan Idrus

Partner

Direct Line:
+604 375 0120

Mobile Number:
6019 419 1119

E-mail:
redzuan@azmilaw.com

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Nor Afiqah Mohd Yosri

Nor Afiqah graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA (Shah Alam) with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B. (Hons) in 2021.

She spent the term of her pupillage at Messrs. Amirtha VS & Co., focusing on litigation and conveyancing. During her pupillage, she was exposed to various litigation proceedings and was involved in drafting cause papers related to divorce proceedings, probate and administrator, construction, contracts, winding up, and bankruptcy. She has also been given the opportunity to be exposed to conveyancing, such as drafting sales and purchase agreements, in which she has developed a variety of skills. She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in July 2022.

Having a keen interest in corporate laws, she decided to join a corporate secretarial company, Tricor Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd. [“Tricor”], after she completed her pupillage to sharpen her knowledge and deepen her understanding of corporate law and its procedures. During her time in Tricor, she has been exposed not only to private companies but also to listed companies, where she drafted and released announcements and any documents for the corporate exercise entered by the company under her care, attended the Board of Directors’ Meeting, wrote minutes, and oversaw the systems that ensure the management and board of directors of private companies and public listed companies comply with all legal and statutory requirements and Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

She has been seconded to Prudenz Corporatehouse, a corporate secretarial services company.

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Nor Afiqah Mohd Yosri

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2110 5888

E-mail:
nor.afiqah@azmilaw.com

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Syazmira Md Zeahan

Syazmira graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B (Hons) in 2023.

During her undergraduate days, she interned at Messrs Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill in 2021 as a legal intern where she gained experience primarily in corporate and conveyancing work. She worked closely with the partners and legal associates which involved drafting the salient terms of concession agreement, conducting legal research and assisted in preparing the Sale & Purchase agreement.

Upon completing her bachelor’s degree, she began her pupillage at Messrs Bodipalar Ponnudurai De Silva in 2023 and continued at Messrs Alvin Tang Law Office in 2024 focusing mainly on civil and corporate commercial matters. Throughout her pupillage period, she drafted and prepared legal documents, attended hearings in chambers and conducted legal research on complex corporate and commercial matters as to prepare accurate and persuasive legal documents which significantly contributed to favourable judgments in litigation matters.

She was an active student participating in various events under the umbrella of the Faculty of Law UiTM and served as an active member of the International Law Club UiTM in 2021.

She was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in July 2024 and she is now part of our General Corporate, Conveyancing & Projects Practice Group.

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Syazmira Md Zeahan

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5058

Mobile Number:
+6017 796 4802

E-mail:
syazmira.zeahan@azmilaw.com

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Yasmin Taib

Yasmin graduated from Universiti Malaya with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) (Second Class Upper Division) in 2023.

During her varsity days, Yasmin immersed herself in various extracurricular activities that enriched her understanding of the law and honed her skills. Yasmin was attached to Messrs. Che Mokhtar & Ling where she gained exposure in two areas of practice, namely Banking and Civil Litigation and Conveyancing. She had the opportunity to observe firsthand the process of legal proceedings through physical experience, reviewing cause papers, conducting legal research, drafting legal opinions and preparing legal documents.

She was an editor for multiple journalism bodies, namely the University of Malaya Law Review and the Malaysian Marine Environment Public Policy & Law Review Competition, where she worked alongside different parties to write and publish articles and academic materials. Besides that, she was also a participant in an International Global Network Online Model United Nations where she was a delegate of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.

Yasmin’s interest lies in Corporate practice. She did her pupillage at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. with exposure to the Corporate, Finance & Securities, Projects and Real Estate practice areas.

Yasmin was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in March 2024. She joined our Firm in May 2024 and is now part of our General Corporate, Conveyancing/ Banking & Corporate.

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Yasmin Taib

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5040

Mobile Number:
+6019 912 2661

E-mail:
yasmin.taib@azmilaw.com

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Khong Ling Qi

Khong Ling Qi graduated from the University of Malaya (UM) with a LL.B (Hons) (CGPA3.68) in 2023, and missed 1st Class by a mere 0.02 points.

She has undergone an internship with Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), Putrajaya in July 2022 and with Jason Teoh & Partners in July 2021. During the tenure of the internship, she has explored diverse areas of law, focusing on civil and criminal litigation, commercial, and tax advisory work. She honed her skills in performing legal research, drafting cause papers and letters, and translating legal documents in English, Malay, and Mandarin. For two consecutive years, she contributed to updating the online database of a well-known legal publication under the guidance of the internship firm’s partner.

Aside from her academic and professional pursuits, she actively engaged in extracurricular activities and volunteer programs. She served as a committee member for cultural events catering to secondary school students, university students, and the public at large during her high school, matriculation, and university years. Additionally, she was a debater during her high school years and achieved multiple victories at state, national, and international levels.

Her particular interest lies in Corporate and Commercial law, as well as Mergers & Acquisitions.

She is currently part of the Senior Partner’s Office under the supervision of our Senior Partner, Dato’ Azmi Mohd Ali.

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Khong Ling Qi

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5062

Mobile Number:
+6019 558 4345

E-mail:
khonglingqi@azmilaw.com

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Sharifah Lyana Syed Muhammad Muzakir

Sharifah Lyana is a First-Class Honors graduate from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in the year 2024.

She completed her 5 weeks internship at Zecon Medicare Sdn Bhd focusing primarily on Corporate Law. Throughout her internship, she delved into various aspects of Corporate Law, cultivating a strong interest in the field. Her responsibilities included assisting the senior lawyer in drafting ancillary agreements to the Concession Agreement between Zecon Medicare Sdn Bhd, The Government of Malaysia, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). During her internship, she was assigned to draft the Hotel Management Services Agreement and Carpark Management Agreement. From this assignment, she learned that ancillary agreements are important as they complement primary contracts, mitigate risks, ensure clarity, and address specific aspects of contractual relationships to ensure the contracts are able to be enforced effectively.

In addition to her interest in Corporate Law, she is also keen on exploring Intellectual Property and participating in women-empowered NGOs. Sharifah Lyana took a one-year elective in Intellectual Property at UiTM which she studied the relevant laws regarding Intellectual Property together with the development of said laws in Malaysia. Besides her aspirations of becoming a successful lawyer, she is deeply committed to women’s rights. She is confident that her expertise can serve as a catalyst for giving voice to marginalized women who are seeking acknowledgment and empowerment within society.

Sharifah Lyana has been actively involved in various seminars and NGOs, such as DearHer, since 2019. DearHer is a youth-led initiative advocating for the advancement of women’s rights in Malaysia. Her passion for the advocacy on the above intensified when she had the opportunity to write her Final Year Paper on “A Legal Analysis to Address Period Poverty in Malaysia.” For context, period poverty refers to the inability of women accessing menstrual hygiene products due to financial constraints.

Additionally, this paper holds significant importance to her as it stands as the first academic legal analysis in Malaysia addressing on the severity of period poverty. Through her research, she aims to raise awareness regarding the severity of period poverty in Malaysia and emphasize the importance of collective efforts from the public, private sector, and society, along with improved legislation, to combat the issue effectively.

In summary, Sharifah Lyana is a driven individual and a team player, with a positive mindset. Her goal is to stay optimistic, humble and embrace every step in life as an opportunity to grow and evolve into a better individual, dedicated to family and society.

She is part of our Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group under the supervision of our Partner, Izzat Asyraf Zamri.

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Sharifah Lyana Syed Muhammad Muzakir

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5039

Mobile Number:
+6012 337 2315

E-mail:
sharifah.lyana@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution