Mohammad Hazim Mohd Yaacob

Mohammad Hazim Mohd Yaacob

Mohammad Hazim graduated from University of Malaya with LL.B (Hons) in 2016.

He was called to the Malaysian Bar on 18th May 2018.

His passion for creative legal solutions is evident as he represented University Malaya in various mooting competitions which credited him with invaluable legal research skills set. He then further developed his skills throughout a legal attachment period at Messrs Edlin Ghazaly & Associates in July 2013.

Aside from his legal background, he has maintained a unique non-legal background where he developed himself professionally in a different field in his previous employment prior to legal practice, where he was working as the Operations Manager for Wood & Steel Design Sdn Bhd in assisting and deputise for the smooth running of the company.

At Azmi & Associates, Hazim is an associate dedicated to Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group (3) under the supervision of Mr Abu Daud Abd Rahim from the commencement of pupillage until present.

Some of Hazim’s notable assignments are:

• Primary area of practice: contentious general litigation not limited to the following areas of law; Strata Management, Construction, Commercial and Banking, Estate, Sales of Goods, Aviation.

• Successfully obtaining and opposing various injunctions for and against government-linked companies, financial institutions, developers and contractors.

• Successfully represented a financial institution in respect of the purchase and financing of aircrafts between a financial institution and international airlines operators involving the sum of RM90,000,000.00.

• Successfully represented a government-linked company in court for a dispute regarding the takeover of subsidiary companies of a public listed company involving the sum of RM417,500,000.00.

• Successfully represented a technological company in arbitration for a dispute regarding the defects in the construction of a hydro powerplant involving the sum of RM10,800,000.00.

• Successfully assisted and/or conducted trials, appeals, multiple interlocutory proceedings in all tiers of courts (summary judgment, order 14A, striking out, setting aside a judgment in default, amendments, discovery, security for costs).

• Conducted multiple adjudication claims and responses and assisted an Adjudicator in preparing an adjudication decision.

• Conducted various execution proceedings i.e Writ of Seizure and Sale, Writ of Possession, Garnishee Proceedings, Winding-Up and Judgment Debtor Summons.

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Mohammad Hazim Mohd Yaacob

Senior Associate 1

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5057

Mobile Phone:
+6012 940 5948

E-mail:
mohd.hazim@azmilaw.com

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Muhamad Zuraidi Zulkifli

Muhamad Zuraidi Zulkifli

Zuraidi Zulkifli graduated from International Islamic University Malaysia with a LL.B (Hons) in 2016.

Upon graduation, he joined the Firm in March 2016 to undertake his pupilage under the supervision of our Partner, Abu Daud Abd Rahim.

He was called to the Malaysian Bar in March 2017 and retained as an Associate in Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group 3. Throughout his tenure, he had involved in a broad range of general litigation matters and disputes.

In December 2018, he left the Firm and pursued his Master’s Degree in University of Malaya. He completed his Master’s Degree in Commercial Law in August 2020.

In February 2019, he joined Attorney General’s Chamber as a Deputy Public Prosecutor. He has conducted numerous criminal prosecutions in the Magistrate Courts, Sessions Courts and the High Court. He was a team member in the prosecution of former First Lady of Malaysia for anti-money laundering and corruption case.

He was awarded the Excellent Service Award in 2021 by the Attorney General’s Chamber in recognition of his excellence in service as a Deputy Public Prosecutor.

He rejoined the Firm in December 2022 as Senior Associate 2 and is part of our Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group (3) under the supervision of the Partner, Abu Daud Abd Rahim.

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Muhamad Zuraidi Zulkifli

Senior Associate 1

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5067

Mobile Number:
+6014 505 9474

E-mail:
zuraidi@azmilaw.com

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Low Jun Yen

Low Jun Yen

Low Jun Yen graduated from Sunway University Malaysia with ACCA in 2015 and obtained MSc Accounting and Finance from BPP University London in 2016.

Driven by a passion for law, he pursued the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) in 2017, completed his Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and was called to the Bar of England and Wales on November 2019.

He has undergone internship with an audit firm Leou Associates PLT during his university days. He also worked as an auditor in PwC Malaysia for three years, involved in various industries ranging from banking, financial services and consumer products and services.

He has interest in Capital & Debt Markets, Debt Restructuring & Investment. 

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Low Jun Yen

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5090

Mobile Number:
+6014 669 1223

E-mail:
lowjunyen@azmilaw.com

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Miza Farisya Mohd Fadzli

Miza Farisya Mohd Fadzli

Miza Farisya graduated from Queen’s University of Belfast with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B (Hons) in 2022.

She went on to complete her Bar Practice Course at the University of the West of England, Bristol with an overall Very Competent, and was consequently called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in 2023.

Miza has undergone several internships prior to joining Azmi & Associates as a pupil. In August 2022, she participated in the summer internship program with Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill where she gained exposure to Employment Law and Industrial Relations hearings, conducted legal research as well as drafting work. Furthermore, in August 2023, she was given the opportunity to intern under the Hon. Justice Dato Mary Lim Thiam Suan where she was exposed to federal court hearings entailing reviews and appeals, each followed by discussions and analysis with Her Ladyship.

Additionally, Miza is accredited as an ADR ODR International Civil/Commercial Mediator upon completing a mediation course in May 2023.

She has a great passion for general litigation but is open to delving into new areas of law at Azmi & Associates. 

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Miza Farisya Mohd Fadzli

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5081

Mobile Number:
+6012 390 8244

E-mail:
mizafarisya@azmilaw.com

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Darvena Francis

Darvena Francis

Darvena Francis graduated from the University of Essex in 2021 with LL.B (Hons.) (Upper-Second Class Honours). She completed her BPTC and graduated from BPP University, Holborn.

She has few experiences which includes as a legal admin at Citizens Advice, UK, where she excelled in analyzing legal issues and ensuring client satisfaction. Secondly, she was a legal intern in Schlumberger which involved contract proofreading and drafting, showcasing tech proficiency and another internship in Messrs Saraswathy Dewi focusing on criminal law research and trial preparations.

She was an active student participating in events such as mooting competition, debates organized by Middle Temple. She also volunteered tutoring children from Sri Lanka and Myanmar, which enabled her in fostering empathy, resilience, and strategic problem-solving, emphasizing discipline and understanding. She is also active in sports like badminton and netball.

She has a strong passion in Commercial and Corporate Law. Her Master is our Partner, Suhara Mohd Sidik.

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Darvena Francis

Trainee Solicitor

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5170

Mobile Number:
+6019 613 8407

E-mail:
darvena.francis@azmilaw.com

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Nurfarahin Zainal Abidin

Nurfarahin Zainal Abidin

Nurfarahin graduated with a LL.B (Hons) from the University of Malaya in 2023.

In July 2022, Farahin embarked on a legal internship at Shahir Khubayb & Co., where she engaged in litigation work with a focus on industrial relations, and corporate matters. During her brief stint there, she sat in meetings with clients and stakeholders, drafted cause papers for trials and observed multiple court proceedings.

During her time in law school, she volunteered at the Universiti Malaya Legal Aid Clinic where she honed her communication and counselling skills. There, she found a deeper passion in making legal services accessible to the masses, fully believing that the law should be a tool for justice and social change.

Beyond her academic pursuits, she has displayed an interest in advocating for student welfare. She dedicated two years to serving the student body at Kolej Kediaman Pertama and was appointed secretary in the second year. She was also an active participant in cross – border activities involving international participants such as DELSTAR, a yearly cultural exchange program between Southeast Asian undergraduates.

She is interested in corporate law, commercial law, as well as the regulations governing the capital markets.

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Nurfarahin Zainal Abidin

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5077

Mobile Number:
+6012 250 1453

E-mail:
farahinzainalabidin@azmilaw.com

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Nur Batrisyia Huda Mohd Rosli

Nur Batrisyia Huda Mohd Rosli

Nur Batrisyia Huda graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with a LL.B (Hons) Second Class Uppers in 2022.

During her university years, she actively participated as the organizing committee for the 15th LAWASIA International Moot Competition (International Rounds) and 5th AIAC [Virtual] Pre-Moot for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. She also participated in an exchange programme at Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya where she joined her first mooting competition internally during her study there. She had the experience of participating in the KL Bar E-Moot Court Competition and UiTM’s Internal Model United Nations.

She joined Messrs. Ong & Raymond Hor for her pupillage where she was exposed to general litigation matters by assisting in drafting cause papers and liaising with government departments relevant to the cases she assisted in the firm. She had to experience to be involved in managing matrimonial cases, tenancy disputes, inheritance disputes, and general land matters.

She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in March 2023. She has been seconded to Prudenz CorporateHouse Sdn.Bhd., a corporate secretarial services company.

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Nur Batrisyia Huda Mohd Rosli

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2110 2111

Mobile Phone:
+6013 473 2789

E-mail:
batrisyia.rosli@azmilaw.com

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Sandra Lea Harry Lee

Sandra Lea Harry Lee

Sandra Lea graduated from University Malaya (UM) with a LL.B (Hons) in 2023.

Her legal journey commenced in her hometown Kota Kinabalu, where she embarked on her professional path as a legal intern at Chin Jingulam and Associates. Throughout her internship, she diligently supported the legal practitioners in their comprehensive preparation of criminal and civil litigation, with a specific focus on research, documentation, and drafting of cause-papers. Her commitment extended to regular attendance and active assistance during court hearings and trials held at the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex.

In university, she zealously pursued academic and extracurricular activities. She served as a Journal Editor for the University’s legal publication body, UM Law Review offering feedback and editing support to enhance legal arguments, language, and structure in the Annual Journal. Additionally, she was the Head of Media and Publicity for LexGala, an annual charity dinner event dedicated to fostering connections between law students, legal professionals, and the broader community, while also championing social causes. She was also involved in the Academics bureau of the Community Outreach Programme (COP), where she actively contributed to and participated in a Student Exchange Programme with Universitas Indonesia, promoting practical legal education for grassroots populations through interactive teaching methods known as “street law.”

She is currently part of our Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate practice group under the supervision of our Partner, Norhisham Abd Bahrin.

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Sandra Lea Harry Lee

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5085

Mobile Number:
+6014 689 2160

E-mail:
sandralea@azmilaw.com

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Jane Lau Bi Yien

Jane Lau Bi Yien

Jane Lau graduated from the University of Malaya in 2023 with LL.B (Hons.) (First Class Honours).

During her university days, she played a significant role in the university’s legal aid clinic, Klink Bantuan Guaman Universiti Malaya (2022 – 2023), as a student advisor which allowed her to manage client files and provide pro bono legal advice to the community. Owing to her impeccable skills and passion in editing, she joined the University of Malaya Law Review (2020 – 2022) for two tenures. In her first tenure where she held the position of journal editor, she meticulously edited articles for the law review’s academic journal. She then became the Head of Journal Editorial in the subsequent tenure, where she supervised the journal editors in editing articles for the law review. Her experience as a Vice Secretary for the University of Malaya’s Constitutional Team (2020) enabled her to draw up reports and proposals efficiently.

Apart from her active participation in extra-curricular activities, she had also achieved excellent results in her academics, having been awarded the Dean’s List Award on six occasions.

Back in July 2022, she joined Azmi & Associates as a legal intern. During her internship, she gained wide exposure to a plethora of practice areas, be it in corporate or litigation. She had the opportunity to proofread agreements and due diligence reports. She conducted legal research on various matters, among which are licensing matters, tax law, the Euribor settlement, as well as probate and administration. Furthermore, she assisted in drafting cause papers for the purpose of filing bankruptcy and winding up petitions, as well as a letter of demand in relation to trademark infringement.

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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Jane Lau Bi Yien

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5048

Mobile Number:
+6013 573 1603

E-mail:
jane.lau@azmilaw.com

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Mohd Zam Mustaman

Mohd Zam Mustaman

Mohd Zam graduated with LL.B (Hons.) from the University of Wales at Cardiff in 1989 and was called to the Malaysian Bar and admitted to the roll of Advocates and Solicitors in 1993.

Mohd Zam has immense experience in the corporate and legal sector. He is also registered as a Licensed Company Secretary (LS 0009020-2006).

Prior to joining Azmi & Associates, Mohd Zam held several top positions in the Johor Corporation Group of Companies:

1. Property Manager of its subsidiary property and facility management company (1984-1987)

2. The General Manager of its Property & Land Division, the Legal & Corporate Affairs Division and the Legal & Corporate Services Division (from 1995 to 2005). He was involved in a number of corporate exercises and strategic projects with the Johor Corporation Group:

(a) Kotaraya Urban Renewal Project;

(b) Pasir Gudang Town Centre Project;

(c) Corporate acquisition of Damansara Realty Berhad, the QSR Group of Companies, the Johor Corporation Group’s Corporate Restructuring Master Plan, Wakaf An-Nur (world’s first corporate wakaf), the Pasir Gudang First World Islamic Municipal Bond, the founder Director of the Tg Langsat Port Sdn Bhd and the Al Aqar REIT Bhd (world’s first Islamic Healthcare REIT).

3.  Director of Johor Land Berhad, EPA Plantation Sdn Bhd, Harta Consult Sdn Bhd and a number of other companies in Malaysia, Indonesia and India.

Mohd Zam Mustaman is a member of several professional bodies namely:

1. Chartered Surveyor (6547611-2014);

2. Certified International Business Valuer (MAL00059-2017);

3. Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (RISM)(F4907-2012);

4. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, United Kingdom (RICS) (6547611-2014);

5. Malaysian Institution of Professional Property & Facility Manager and (MIPPFM) (PM 0430-2012);

6. International Certified Valuation Specialists, USA (ICVS)(MAL00059-2017);

7. Business Valuers Association of Malaysia (BVAM 055-2018).

Mohd Zam joined Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), the federal agency responsible for the development of the economic corridor of Iskandar Malaysia in October 2012 as Senior Vice President, Business Development Unit. His last position in IRDA was Lead, Delivery Excellence and he left the company in December 2019.

He is also registered as a Real Estate Agent (E-0579-1986) and Property Manager (PM 1339-2018) under the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents & Property Managers, Malaysia (BOVEAP).

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Mohd Zam Mustaman

Partner

Direct Line:
+607 267 0507

Mobile Phone:
+6012 773 2962

E-mail:
zam.mustaman@azmilaw.com

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