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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

Senior Associate 2

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5053

E-mail:
sarah.razali@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

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 1

Direct Line:
+607 224 5000

E-mail:
chwalingkiat@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

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

Practice Areas

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

E-mail:
syazmira.zeahan@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

Yasmin Mohd 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 Mohd Taib

Managing Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5040

E-mail:
yasmin.taib@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

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

E-mail:
khonglingqi@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

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

E-mail:
sharifah.lyana@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

‘Abdullah ‘Abbas Mohd Jefry

‘Abdullah ‘Abbas graduated from the University of Malaya with a LL.B (Hons) in 2022.

He joined Messrs. Rahmat Lim & Partners in September 2022 to undertake his pupillage under the Financial Services Department where he gained experience in the matters relating to banking and finance.

During the period of pupillage, he was involved in various cross-border transactions, project and shipping financing, issuance of Sukuk under a Sukuk programme and advisory works on Labuan legislation and guidelines, and transactions conducted through the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre.

He was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in July 2023. After his admission, he practised law in the Financial Services Department with Rahmat Lim & Partners before opting to join our Firm.

He is now part of the Global Financial Services and Islamic Banking Practice Group under the supervision of our Managing Partner, Ahmad Lutfi Abdull Mutalip.

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‘Abdullah ‘Abbas Mohd Jefry

Managing Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5044

E-mail:
abbas.jefry@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

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

E-mail:
mohd.hazim@azmilaw.com

Practice Areas

Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Muhamad Zuraidi Zulkifli

Zuraidi 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 under the supervision of our Partner, Abu Daud Abd Rahim. He was recently elevated as Partner of the Firm on 1 April 2025.

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Muhamad Zuraidi Zulkifli

Partner

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5067

E-mail:
zuraidi@azmilaw.com