Muzzammil Ahmad Maher

Muzzammil Ahmad Maher

Muzzammil Ahmad Maher graduated from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with a LL. B (Hons) in 2022.

He was attached to Abdul Halim Saifuddin & Associates, a legal firm in his hometown, Kangar, Perlis where he worked in the litigation department, focusing on banking litigation. He was trained to draft cause papers including bankruptcy notice and creditors petition. Apart from that, he was exposed to other area of laws such as Criminal, Conveyancing and Shariah.

During his varsity life, he was an active student participating events organized by IIUM and others. He participated in Ahmad Ibrahim Internal Moot Competition (2019) during his first year of law school. He was actively involved in secretarial works as he was appointed as Assistant Secretary of Welfare Secretariat of AIKOL Law Society (2020) and an Officer to the Academic and Activities division of Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) IIUM (2021). Apart from that, having been involved in these societies provided the opportunities for him to manage various programs such as ALSA Malaysian Conference (AMOC), Webinar: Mental Health & Coping in the Midst of Quarantine/Online Learning and Gavelcast (Legal Podcast).

He was called to the Malaysian Bar and admitted to the roll of Advocates and Solicitors in November 2023.

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Muzzammil Ahmad Maher

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2110 5888

E-mail:
muzzammil@azmilaw.com

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Khaliesah Yusri Kamaruzaman

Khaliesah Yusri Kamaruzaman

Khaliesah Yusri Kamaruzaman graduated from the University of Malaya with LL. B (Hons) (2nd Class Upper) in 2022.

During her university days, she has undergone an internship at Zain Megat & Murad in 2021. During the tenure of the internship, she has mainly explored litigation and conveyancing work. She was tasked with legal research, writing letters of advice to clients, and preparing documents for sale and purchase agreements and transfers.

She has various interests including graphics design which she was involved in Publicity and Media for Turtle Run (2019). Further, she has an interest in volunteer work, such as participating in Kursus Asas Sukarelawan, University of Malaya (2018) and was a facilitator of a program in collaboration with YATIM (2019). She was also a tutor at KUMON (2017).

She was called to the Malaysian Bar and admitted to the roll of Advocates and Solicitors in November 2023.

She is now part of Multimedia, Technology and Intellectual Property practice group under the supervision of our Partner, Khairul Fazli Abdul Kadir.

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Khaliesah Yusri Kamaruzaman

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5051

Mobile Number:
+6018 311 1179

E-mail:
khaliesah@azmilaw.com

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Jeremy Pang Jing Yang

Jeremy Pang Jing Yang

Jeremy Pang Jing Yang obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Law (Honours) from the University of Malaya (UM) in 2022.

As a previous intern at Messrs. Tan & Siah in July 2021, he gathered much exposure in real estate and conveyancing works, during which time he also assisted in the drafting of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Tenancy Agreements. He was also tasked to prepare the National Land Code forms for registration of transfer, charge and the lodging of caveat. On top of these responsibilities, he was also well trained in the preparation of Letter to Advise Release Facilities and the relevant checklists before the financier may proceed with the release of the loan.

During his undergraduate studies, Jeremy was actively involved in numerous co-curricular activities. As a highlight, he was the student advisor of the UM Legal Aid Clinic in 2021. As a student advisor, he was responsible to prepare legal advice that outline possible solutions and the strength of each case.

Given his passion and expertise in information technology, Jeremy also chaired various positions related to technology and multimedia. For instance, he was the Publicity & Technical Administrator of the Jessup Asia Pacific Regional Rounds in 2021, Head of the Publicity and Publication Bureau of the 2019/2020 Asian Law Students’ Association UM Chapter, Head of the Registration Department of Neon Run UM, and the Publicity Bureau Member of the 2018/2019 UM Moot Club. During the Movement Control Order (MCO), he supervised the media production of two local churches, including the setting up of a live stream system and providing regular electronic system training at both churches.

Jeremy joined Azmi & Associates in October 2022 and is currently part of the Projects practice group under the supervision of our Co-Deputy Managing Partner, Zuhaidi Mohd Shahari.

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Jeremy Pang Jing Yang

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5066

Mobile Number:
+6012 498 5375

E-mail:
jeremy.pang@azmilaw.com

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Nurul Izzah Huda Romli

Nurul Izzah Huda Romli

Nurul Izzah Huda Romli read law at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She graduated with a First Class Honours and was the recipient of the Rector’s List Award in 2022.

Izzah Huda completed her internship with Messrs Nadiah Sharifudin & Co. where she obtained hands-on experience mainly in conveyancing and litigation work which includes drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.

Throughout her academic days, Izzah Huda maintained her academic achievements while participating actively in extracurricular activities at national and university levels. She was appointed as the Director of Academic and Activities Department for Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA). During her tenure, she directed and organised the ALSA Malaysia Online Conference, a series of legal podcasts and webinars.

Izzah Huda also actively contributed to the IIUM Law Society as the Co-Chairperson of Welfare Secretariat. She was responsible to manage and oversee the overall running of webinars and free food project for the university community. She represented IIUM in the KL Bar-Lincoln’s Inn Alumni Association of Malaysia e-Moot Court Competition and became the Semifinalist. She gave back to the society by participating as volunteer trainer in community development for The SPOT Community Project among Malaysian school students.

She was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in September 2023.

She is currently attached to Senior Partner Office Practice Group under the supervision of our Senior Partner, Dato’ Azmi Mohd Ali.

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Nurul Izzah Huda Romli

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5069

Mobile:
+6017 639 8043

E-mail:
izzah.huda@azmilaw.com

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Annie Lee Ann Li

Annie Lee Ann Li

Annie Lee Ann Li graduated from the University of Leeds with a Second Class (Upper Division) LL.B (Hons) in 2020. She was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales (Middle Temple) upon the completion of the Barrister Training Course at BPP University (Manchester) in 2022.

Before commencing her pupillage at Azmi & Associates, she had undergone legal internship with Messrs. Valerie Chong & Co where she was exposed to various conveyancing and litigation matters. She was trained to conduct research on wide issues of law, draft will and probate, assist in the application of trademark registration and liaise with associates in drafting cause papers and documents.

During her study days, she was an active student who participated in various events. She was a member of Sunway A-level Student Council (2017) where she was tasked to plan and organize events for A-levels students. Besides, she was also one of the event management executives for Asia Leadership Conference 2017 at Sunway University where she engaged in the event preparations. Further, she was a member of Law Ball Committee at HELP University (2018) and she was also actively involved in the events organized by the Malaysian and Singaporean Society of the University of Leeds.

She has keen interest in Corporate matters. Her Master is our Partner, Moo Eng Thing.

She joined Azmi & Associates in October 2022 as a Pupil-in-Chambers. She is currently a Legal Associate and a part of our Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Practice Group under the supervision of our Partner, Norhisham Abd Bahrin

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Annie Lee Ann Li

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5035

E-mail:
annie.lee@azmilaw.com

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Nik Amalia Suraya Nik Muhammad Saifuddin

Nik Amalia Suraya Nik Muhammad Saifuddin

Nik Amalia Suraya Nik Muhammad Saifuddin graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in 2022 from the International Islamic University Malaysia and was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in September 2023.

Her journey in the field of law officially began with an internship in 2021 at Messrs Salehuddin Saidin & Associates, where she primarily focused on the Criminal Defence Division assisting matters involving white collar crimes, anti-money laundering, sexual offences, and capital offences.

In 2022, she joined Azmi & Associates as a Trainee Solicitor for her pupillage where she assisted in numerous litigation matters and made significant contributions that resulted in favorable outcomes for her clients including obtaining an Order for Recognition and Enforcement of an Arbitral Award following the dismissal of a Setting Aside application by the counterparty, as well as obtaining a judgment in favor of a taxpayer in a tax appeal before the Special Commissioners of Income Tax (SCIT) for the alleged non-deductible expenses in the sum of RM850,000.00.

Upon completion of pupillage, she was further retained as an Associate under the leadership of our Partner, Abu Daud Abd Rahim in the Litigation, Arbitration, & Dispute Resolution Practice Group that specializes in various aspects of general and civil litigation, with a particular focus on contractual and tort claims, tax law, medical law, corporate law, construction law, land law, estate and administration matters, and execution proceedings.

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Nik Amalia Suraya Nik Muhammad Saifuddin

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5070

Mobile Number:
+6017 260 9729

E-mail:
nikamalia@azmilaw.com

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Nur Hashima Edhan

Nur Hashima Edhan

Nur Hashima Edhan graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Law LL.B (Hons) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2022.

She is also a recipient of the Best Student (Academic) Award, Best Student for Company Law, and Best Student for Professional Practice Award from her university.

Previously, she has ventured into internships and legal attachment programmes in two law firms. In 2021, she had undergone her internship with Azmi & Associates where she assisted two departments namely, Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute resolution Department and Corporate and Commercial Department. Meanwhile, in 2018 she was attached with Syed Faisal & Co in Johor Bahru she was involved with litigation.

During her university days, she was also involved and led her teammates in various competitions and events. In 2021, she was a semifinalist for the (KL Bar-LIAAM) e-Moot Court Competition 2021. In 2019, she had also represented IIUM in the Harun M. Hashim National Client Consultation Competition in 2019 and in the International Humanitarian Law Role-Play Competition. She is also active in leading IIUM organizations where she had served as a board member for IIUM Moots and Client Consultation Club as the Vice President for Client Consultation and the Vice Secretary for two consecutive years.

She joined the Firm in July 2022 and currently is part of Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate practice group under the supervision of our Partner, Norhisham Abd Bahrin.

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Nur Hashima Edhan

Associate

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5075

Mobile Number:
+6019 918 6239

E-mail:
hashima.edhan@azmilaw.com

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Muhammad Haikal Muhammad Suhaimi

Muhammad Haikal Muhammad Suhaimi

Muhammad Haikal Muhammad Suhaimi graduated from International Islamic University Malaysia with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in 2021.

He was then called to the Malaysian Bar and was admitted as Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in August 2022.

During his time as an undergrad, he was actively involved and has dedicated a lot of his time in joining mooting competitions such as the 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre Moot for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2019, the Cyber Law Moot Court Competition 2019 and the RWC-NAMCO Sports Arbitration Mooting Competition 2021 to name a few. During his final year, Haikal served as the Director of the Publication & Media Department for the IIUM Moots Club. Besides mooting, Haikal was also a delegate representing his university for a Malaysia – Thailand cultural exchange program held at the Prince of Songkhla University, Thailand back in 2018.

Upon graduation and to kick-start his legal journey, Haikal joined Messrs Zain Megat & Murad as a Pupil-in Chambers from October 2021 to July 2022 and was attached to the Construction Dispute Resolution team where he was exposed to numerous construction disputes files ranging from adjudication proceeding matters, arbitration disputes as well as post-adjudication litigation disputes. Apart from the construction files, Haikal also dedicated his precious time in assisting with commercial litigation disputes as well as banking & debt recovery matters.

He joined the Firm as an Associate in October 2022 and is currently part of our Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group under the supervision of our Partner, Mohd Wafiy Azman.

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Muhammad Haikal Muhammad Suhaimi

Managing Associate

Direct Line:
+607 224 5000

Mobile Number:
+6019 707 8690

E-mail:
haikal@azmilaw.com

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Siti Basira Mohd Rofi

Siti Basira Mohd Rofi

Siti Basira Mohd Rofi graduated from Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with a First Class LL.B (Hons) in 2020 and was awarded as the best student for Civil Procedure in the same year.

She was an active student participating in various voluntary community works and organised few events with I Can Malaysia IIUM. She was called to the Malaysian Bar and admitted to the roll of Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 29th March 2021 after completing her pupillage in Messrs Syariman Othman & Co. at Alor Setar. During her pupillage, she was exposed to litigious matters and entrusted to assist in preparing written submission including for an appeal case at the Court of Appeal.

She started practicing as an associate with Messrs Ezrilaw Firm in August 2021 and was actively involved in a wide spectrum of corporate banking work which include drafting and perusing security documents. During her tenure, she had attended to reviewing secretarial matters for compliance with the Companies Act 2016 and advising the financial institution on various legal issues. She had worked with a wide range of corporate entities including small medium enterprises and cooperatives. She is also experienced in Islamic finance, retail and land-related matters during her year with Messrs Ezrilaw Firm. She was trusted to attend meetings related to transaction worth more than 10 million.

From her experience, she had developed an interest in corporate and commercial transactions and desires to pursue complex domestic and cross-border transaction. She is now part of our Azmi & Associates’ Penang Office.

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Siti Basira Mohd Rofi

Senior Associate 2

Direct Line:
+604 375 0120

Mobile Number:
+6012 504 0973

E-mail:
basira.rofi@azmilaw.com

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Nasbal Harun

Nasbal Harun

Nasbal Harun graduated from Universiti Malaya with a LL.B (Hons) in 2015.

Passionate towards litigation practise, Nasbal spent the term of his pupillage at Messrs Shaikh David Raj (now known as Messrs Shaikh David & Co) and was actively involved in Banking Litigation, Insurance disputes as well as Shipping & Maritime. He was admitted to the role of Advocates and Solicitors by the Malayan High Court in April 2017.

Thereafter, he proceeded to complete his pupillage in Sabah under Messrs Zainal & Associates and Messrs Ken Yong & Co and gained exposure in general banking litigation, general litigation as well as criminal defence. He was admitted to the role of Advocates of the High Court of Sabah & Sarawak in September 2018.

Nasbal joined Messrs Haniff Khatri as a Legal Associate in December 2018. Under the guidance of Mr. Haniff Khatri, he was actively involved in matters involving constitutional issues as well as public interest litigation.

Thereafter, he joined Messrs S.L. Leong, Kartina & Partners as a Legal Associate in December 2020 gaining exposure in Construction, Debt Recovery, Contractual and Commercial disputes and in February 2022, Nasbal joined Messrs Rao & Kamal and was involved in matters involving city townhall disputes, accident cases as well as employment disputes. He also acted for Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in debt recovery and meter-tampering actions.

Nasbal joined Azmi & Associates in November 2022 and was dedicated to Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group (3) under the supervision of our Partner, Abu Daud Abd Rahim. His notable assignments include :-

• Obtained an Order staying the execution of Bankruptcy Order including the gazettement of the same which resulted in the setting aside of the Bankruptcy Order against the client;

• Provided extensive research and drafted the cause papers for Judicial Review against the smoking ban in eateries [Mohd Hanizam Yunus Dan Lain-Lain v Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia [2020] 9 MLJ 273];

• Substituted 7-years imprisonment sentence imposed on the client with a Bond of Good Behaviour;

• Opposing Judicial Review applications as appeals to Appeal Boards by dissatisfied developers and residents against the decision of the city townhall council;

• Involved in the preparation for trial for malicious prosecution suit initiated by a political figure against the Government of Malaysia which resulted in the Court awarding a Judgment in the sum of RM300,000.00 towards the client.

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Nasbal Harun

Senior Associate 2

Direct Line:
+603 2118 5056

Mobile Phone:
+6017 224 4176

E-mail:
nasbal.harun@azmilaw.com

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