Alfred Tan graduated from University of Leeds with a LL.B (Hons.) and was accredited with his Certificate in Legal Practice in 2021 and was subsequently called to the Malaysian Bar in 2022.

He was active student participating in various events organized by the law faculty during his time at the university. He is an active pro bono volunteer and was involved with several pro bono events. An example of his pro bono participations is Streetlaw Homeless at Groundswell Homeless Center in London in which he was responsible for giving a speech (under the supervision of a legal practitioner) and provided advice to homeless people on their rights as a homeless person in the UK.

Besides that, he also has a passion for public speaking and writing and used to be Vice President of Public Relations of Toastmasters International (HELP University chapter) and the secretary for ALSA (HELP University Chapter).

Some of Alfred’s notable assignments in Azmi & Associates are as follows:

Real Estate
• Assisted PNB, EPF and KWAP with the sale and leaseback of an industrial asset in Kulim Hi-Tech Park for a consideration of RM2 billion;
• Assisted in a sale of a piece of land in Kelan Kechil Estate, Kulai, Johor worth RM396 million for PNB Development Sdn Berhad that involves the application for State Consent to Transfer, Economic Planning Unit Approvals and Estate Land Board Approvals;
• Assisted in the sale of two plots of land which forms part of the Malaysian Vision Valley project in Labu, Negeri Sembilan with a value of approximately RM1 billion for Sime Darby Berhad;
• Assisted in the renewal of lease on behalf of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (“MAHB”) for twenty-two (22) airports in Malaysia;
• Assisted in the sale of a piece of land in Hicom Pegoh Park, Melaka at the value of RM45 million for Hicom Indungan Sdn Bhd which involves the application for foreigner’s consent as the sale is to a foreign company;
• Handled the completion of a Sale and Purchase Agreement in relation to the acquisition of a 150-acre land in Sungai Petani, Kedah for the development of an international racing circuit for Motor GP; and
• Assisted a real estate investment holding company in drafting and reviewing the Tenancy Agreements for three (3) prominent shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

Financing
• Handled the drawdown of RM17 million Tawarruq Financing Facility for a subsidiary of PKNS;
• Assisted with the drawdown of RM56.8 million Commodity Murabahah Term Financing-i for a subsidiary of PNB;
• Assisted with the drawdown of RM10 million Tawarruq Financing Facility for a subsidiary of Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) to assist with the financing for a development of land in Klang; and
• Assisted with the drawdown of RM3.5 million Tawarruq Financing Facility for a ENRA Group Berhad to assist with the financing for a development of land in Sepang.

Articles
• Stamp Duty Redefined: Key Changes and Implications Under the Finance Act 2024;
• Negotiating Infrastructure Project Documentation: Key Considerations for Effective Drafting and Negotiation;
• Latest Update on Legal Framework and Regulations for the Mining Sector and Mining Industry in Malaysia;
Duties of Directors under Practice Note 17 of the Main Market Listing Requirements;
• Nature and Trends of In-Bound Investment in Penang;
• Legal Aspects of Autonomous Rapid Transit in Malaysia;
• Legal Aspects of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Malaysia; and
• Personal Data Protection Act 2010: Does it apply to Government Agencies.

Corporate, Mergers & Acquisition
• Drafted, negotiated and finalised a Settlement Agreement on behalf of a fund management company in relation to the recovery of approximately RM13 million which has been in default since 2007;
• Conducted legal due diligence and assisted in the drafting of a Shareholder’s Agreement, Share Sale and Purchase Agreement and a Share Swap Agreement in relation to Gamuda Berhad’s majority stake participation in a hydropower dam project in Tenom, Sabah;
• Drafted, negotiated and finalised a Management Services Agreement on behalf of UMW Development Sdn Bhd in relation to the UMW High Value Manufacturing Park in Serendah, Selangor;
• Assisted with the 100% share acquisition of a target company by Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad for a value of RM258 million which involves the drafting of shareholder’s and share sale and purchase agreement and the preparation of a legal due diligence report;
• Assisted with the 20% share acquisition of a target company in Malaysia by a Singapore based company in the business of supply of ophthalmic lenses for a value of RM3 million; and
• Assisted with the inter-company disposal of 100% shares between subsidiaries of Koop Sahabat for a value of RM50 million.

Alfred is currently attached to Projects Practice Group under the supervision of Mohd Sallahudin Abdullah.