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Zul Rafique & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malaysia > Banking and finance Tier 1
Zul Rafique & Partners’ outstanding client portfolio includes major banks, as well as local and international corporates. The firm has an extensive bank lending and debt capital markets practice, and continues to work on a significant number of medium term note programmes. It is also making an impression in sustainability-linked Sukuk issuances and green loans. The firm has an established presence in both conventional and Islamic financings. Loh Mei Mei
heads the banking and finance practice and is a highly-respected practitioner in the market. Kung Suan Im, Ashela Ramaya, Chan Kwan Hoe and Celine Rangithan are also key members of the team.Practice head(s):
Loh Mei Mei
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Dedicated and proficient in handling the deal.’
‘Loh Mei Mei is dedicated and resourceful.’
Key clients
Maxis Berhad, Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad, Measat Satelite Systems Sdn Bhd
Standard Chartered Bank Group (Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad)
Maybank Group (Maybank Investment Bank Berhad, Maybank Islamic Berhad, Malayan Banking Berhad, Maybank International (L) Ltd)
Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad
Affin Group (Affin Bank Berhad, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, Affin Islamic Bank Berhad)
HSBC Group (HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad)
CIMB Bank Group (CIMB Bank Berhad, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad, CIMB Bank (L) Ltd)
OCBC Group (OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, OCBC Al-Amin Berhad, Oversea-Chinese Banking Limited Corporation, Labuan Branch)
Genting Berhad
RHB Group (RHB Bank Berhad, RHB Investment Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, RHB Bank (L) Ltd)
MIDF Group (MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad, MIDF Investment Bank Berhad)
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
Cathay United Bank
Natixis
ING Bank N.V. (Labuan)
Bahrain Mumtalakat
Allied Irish Bank PLC
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad on the establishment of an Islamic medium term notes programme by Yinson Holdings Berhad and the issuance of the first sustainability-linked Sukuk issuance in Malaysia.
- Advised Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad on the implementation of an asset-backed securitisation transaction by way of issuance of medium term notes.
- Advised RHB Investment Bank Berhad on the establishment of an unrated Islamic medium term notes programme by Cenviro Sdn and the issuance of a sustainability-linked Sukuk.
Malaysia > Capital markets Tier 1
Zul Rafique & Partners has demonstrable experience in handling high-value capital markets matters and counts established banks, such as HSBC Malaysia, among its key roster of clients, where the team advised on the implementation of the first sustainability-linked Sukuk issuance in the region. The ‘dedicated and resourceful’ Loh Mei Mei leads on banking and finance mandates, with expertise across corporate banking, debt capital markets, Sukuk issuance, securitisation, as well as domestic, Islamic and cross-border financing. Other key members of the practice include Kung Suan Im, Ashela Ramaya and Chan Kwan Hoe, and Celine Rangithan, who has experience in capital markets, structured and Islamic financing. All named partners collectively lead the team.Practice head(s):
Loh Mei Mei; Kung Suan Im; Ashela Ramaya; Celine Rangithan; Chan Kwan Hoe
Testimonials
‘Dedicated and proficient in handling deals.’
‘Loh Mei Mei is a dedicated and resourceful team member.’
Key clients
Maxis Bhd
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd
Measat Satelite Systems Sdn Bhd
Standard Chartered Bank Group (Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia)) Bhd
Standard Chartered Saadiq Bhd
Maybank Group
Bank of China (Malaysia) Bhd
Affin Group
HSBC Group
CIMB Bank Group
OCBC Group
Genting Berhad
RHB Group
MIDF Group
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
Cathay United Bank
Natixis
ING Bank N.V. (Labuan)
Bahrain Mumtalakat
Allied Irish Bank PLC
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad as principal adviser and lead arranger on the establishment of an Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM1bn and the issuance thereunder of the first sustainability-linked Sukuk issuance in Malaysia.
- Advised Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad on the implementation of an asset-backed securitisation transaction by way of issuance of medium term notes under an asset-backed securitisation programme of RM300m.
- Advised RHB Investment Bank Berhad on the establishment of an unrated Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM500m by Cenviro Sdn. Bhd and the issuance of the sustainability-linked Sukuk thereunder.
Malaysia > Islamic finance Tier 1
Zul Rafique & Partners is at the forefront of the Islamic finance field, including the emergence of sustainability-linked Sukuks. Thanks to its background in asset-backed securitisation and debt capital markets, it has a steady pipeline of Islamic finance engagements, including transactions under Shariah principles such as Musyarakah, Mudharaba, Murabaha, Istisna and Ijarah. The practice's extensive list of bank and issuer clients illustrates its strong reputation. Loh Mei Mei heads the banking and finance team, which includes Ashela Ramaya, Celine Rangithan, Kung Suan Im and Chan Kwan Hoe, all of whom are experienced in Islamic finance.Practice head(s):
Loh Mei Mei
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Maxis Berhad, Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad, Measat Satelite Systems Sdn Bhd
Standard Chartered Bank Group (Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad)
Maybank Group (Maybank Investment Bank Berhad, Maybank Islamic Berhad, Malayan Banking Berhad, Maybank International (L) Ltd)
Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad
Affin Group (Affin Bank Berhad, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, Affin Islamic Bank Berhad)
HSBC Group (HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad)
CIMB Bank Group (CIMB Bank Berhad, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad, CIMB Bank (L) Ltd)
OCBC Group (OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, OCBC Al-Amin Berhad, Oversea-Chinese Banking Limited Corporation, Labuan Branch)
Genting Berhad
RHB Group (RHB Bank Berhad, RHB Investment Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, RHB Bank (L) Ltd)
MIDF Group (MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad, MIDF Investment Bank Berhad)
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
Cathay United Bank
Natixis
ING Bank N.V. (Labuan)
Bahrain Mumtalakat
Allied Irish Bank PLC
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC Amanah Malaysiaas principal adviser and lead arranger on the establishment of an Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM1bn by Yinson Holdings, and the issuance of the first sustainability-linked Sukuk issuance in Malaysia.
- Advised RHB Investment Bank on an establishment of an unrated Islamic medium-term notes programme of up to RM500m by Cenviro Sdnand the issuance of a sustainability-linked Sukuk.
- Advised United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) on the issuance of unrated Islamic medium term notes of up to RM130m by Parkcity The Spring (Bintulu).
Malaysia > Labour and employment Tier 1
Wong Keat Ching, Thavaselvi Pararajasingam, Teoh Alvare and head of litigation P Jayasingam co-lead the ‘capable and dynamic’ team at Zul Rafique & Partners. A key focus of the practice’s workload involves advising reputable clients, including PwC, Microsoft (Malaysia) and Malaysia Airlines, on the day-to-day running of their companies, specifically in relation to employee management and human resources. The team acts for clients at Judicial Review proceedings and regularly appears before the High Court on complex cases concerning alleged unfair dismissal, bullying and harassment in the workplace, in addition to termination of benefits.Practice head(s):
P Jayasingam; Wong Keat Ching; Thavaselvi Pararajasingam; Teoh Alvare
Other key lawyers:
Loh Qiao Wen; Wong Yen Ni
Testimonials
‘Wong Keat Ching and her team empathise with the scenarios we bring them into and provide practical advice to bring about resolution. Importantly, they recognise that it’s not just regulations and rules at play, but emotions of staff to manage, and the reputation of our firm. I highly value Wong Keat Ching and her team’s input, which is typically concise on the legal aspects, but also thorough and strategic on managing the human aspects.’
‘We like the way the team relates to its clients and journey with them through each case. They are responsive, empathetic, knowledgeable and respectful of our internal efforts and priorities.’
‘Wong Keat Ching is always consistent, approachable and a trusted adviser. In our latest case, Wong Yen Ni also assisted Wong Keat Ching and she was very easy to work with.’
‘ZRP has a capable and dynamic stable of lawyers at the helm. They are updated with the latest developments in the field and, in turn, share such updates with clients generously. It is also reasonably priced.’
‘We work mostly with Ms Thavaselvi, whose presence alone brilliantly radiates confidence. In court appearances, this is already half the battle won. She is thorough, firm and quick.’
‘The team is accessible and very knowledgeable.’
Key clients
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Public Bank Berhad
PricewaterhouseCoopers
KLCC Property Holdings Sdn Bhd
Sime Darby Berhad
Sime Darby Property Berhad
Sime Darby Plantation Berhad
Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd
CIMB Bank Berhad
RHB Bank Berhad
Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd
Rhombus Connexion Sdn Bhd
AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad
Megasteel Sdn Bhd
Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd
Gamuda Berhad
Malaysia Airlines Berhad
United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd
Malayan Banking Berhad
Gabungan AQRS
MCC Overseas (M) Sdn Bhd
Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad
Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd
Putrajaya Properties Sdn Bhd
Fujitsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Etiqa Life Insurance Bhd
Johnson Matthey Sdn Bhd
S P Setia Berhad
Microsoft (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Standard Chartered Global Business Services Sdn Bhd
Advantage Partners
Epicor Software (M) Sdn Bhd
Liberty Insurance Berhad
Megasteel Sdn Bhd
Roca Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Represented Tenaga Nasional Berhad successfully against an appeal filed in relation to the findings of the High Court where it was held that it is not mandatory by law to disclose Investigations Reports to justify the dismissal of an employee.
- Represented Tenaga Nasional Berhad successfully in an unfair dismissal claim wherein an employment contract was terminated by way of frustration of contract after the claimant was absent from work for more than two months.
- Acted successfully for PETRONAS in the High Court judicial review of the Industrial Court award on the dismissal of an employee for the misconduct relating to workplace bullying or harassment towards a colleague as well as deliberate damage of the Company’s property.
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Zul Rafique & Partners’ litigation team advises clients on a broad range of corporate, commercial and civil disputes, with demonstrable experience in securities and derivative actions, product liability, debt recovery, media claims and defamation cases. Well-placed to represent clients in arbitration proceedings, the ‘diligent’ practice is collectively led by Idza Hajar Ahmad Izham, T. Kuhendran, Farah Shuhadah Razali and Bailey Leong Pui Yee.Practice head(s):
Bailey Leong Pui Yee; Farah Shuhadah Razali; T. Kuhendran; Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam
Testimonials
‘Thorough, diligent and responsive to client concerns.’
‘T. Kuhendran guides clients, with experience and foresight in resolving disputes.’
Key clients
East Coast Economic Region Development Council
PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad
Labuan Shipyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd
Sapura Industrial Berhad
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad
Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad
Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad
PC Manufacturing Solutions Holdings Sdn Bhd
Iskandar Investment Bhd
Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd
CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd
Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA)
Far East Orchard Limited
Malaysia Airlines Berhad
Sim Leisure Group
Lembaga Tabung Haji
AirAsia Digital
PETRONAS Refinery and Petrochemical Corp
Medivest Sdn Bhd
Cita Kapital Sdn Bhd
Radimax Group Sdn Bhd
KLCC Property Holdings Bhd.
IMETA and Southeast Asia at Bramble
Sapura Group
Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd
SJIC Bina Sdn Bhd
Iskandar Investment Bhd
Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd
Ferrier Hodgson MH Sdn Bhd
Public Bank Berhad
Telekom Malaysia
Kebabangan Petroleum Operating Company Sdn Bhd
MTD Group
SGC ETEC E&C (M) Sdn Bhd
Quantum Metro Development Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Advised ECERDC on a public interest project valued at over RM800 million at High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court.
- Defended PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad in a lawsuit premised on the cause of action in nuisance and escape.
- Advised Sapura-Schulz Hydroforming Sdn Bhd on a setting aside application of an Ex-parte Order granting the Respondents’ application to register and/or enforce the arbitral award.
Malaysia > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Leong May Ling and Ahmad Khusyri Abdul Majid jointly lead the real estate and construction team at Zul Rafique & Partners, which is well-equipped to handle a broad range of advisory and regulatory matters. The practice advises its roster of clients on the sale and disposal of parcels of leasehold and freehold land, as well as on joint venture agreements. Former co-lead Ainal Marlinda Md Said departed in November 2021 to Sime Darby Property.Practice head(s):
Leong May Ling; Ahmad Khusyri Abdul Majid
Other key lawyers:
Chee Lai Yi
Key clients
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
KLCC Property Holdings Berhad
Sime Darby Property Berhad
MMC Corporation Berhad
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad
Khazanah Nasional Berhad
The New Straits Times Properties Sdn Bhd
PNB Development Sdn Berhad
Capitaland Malaysia Mall Trust
Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd
Core Precious Development Sdn Bdh
Work highlights
- Advised and acted for The New Straits Times Properties Sdn Bhd in the sale and purchase agreement between them and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd, for the disposal of a parcel of leasehold industrial land for the consideration of RM25m.
- Advised and acted for Tropicana Senibong Sdn Bhd in the joint venture between TSSB and Puncak Alam Housing Sdn Bhd, for the development of residential homes on three parcels of leasehold land for the consideration of RM334.54m.
- Advised and acted for Tropicana Gems Education Sdn Bhd in the sale and purchase agreement between Tropicana Gems Education and Metropark Property Sdn. Bhd. for the disposal of a parcel of freehold land for the consideration of RM103m.
Malaysia > TMT (including Fintech) Tier 4
Key areas of expertise for Zul Rafique & Partners include communications and multimedia issues, IT and technology, e-commerce, data protection and privacy laws, in addition to corporate and commercial matters. Darren Kor Yit Meng leads the team and provides ‘valuable advice and insight’ on IP and multimedia mandates.Practice head(s):
Darren Kor Yit Meng
Testimonials
‘The team as led by Darren Kor has deep knowledge, insight and expertise in the TMT space.’
‘Darren Kor is very facilitative and provides good and valuable advice and insight, especially in the TMT industry.’
Key clients
Axiata Group Berhad
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Edgepoint Infrastructure
Work highlights
- Advised Edgepoint Infrastructure group of companies in the acquisition of telecommunications infrastructures from various vendors in Malaysia.
- Advising Telekom Malaysia Berhad negotiating and drafting their access agreement in compliance with instruments issued under the Communications and Multimedia Act.
- Advised Telekom Malaysia Berhad in their Term Sheet with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) for the provision of backhaul and fronthaul services at DNB radio access network sites.
Zul Rafique & Partners > Firm Profile
ZUL RAFIQUE & partners (ZRp) was formed in December 1999. As a result of significant growth achieved since its inception, ZRp is now a large, broad-based commercial legal practice.
Our vision is to provide our clientele with a solution-oriented, comprehensive and integrated range of professional legal services and in the process, we strive relentlessly to surpass our exacting standards of service. We believe that being forward-looking and dynamic is our strength, and our commitment has always been to attain the highest standards in quality, client service and ethics.
Our vision together with our proactive methods of resolving issues of our clients have garnered us several awards conferred by various business and legal publishing houses, in particular the Asian Legal Business (ALB), Chambers & Partners, International Financial Law Review (IFLR) and the Islamic Finance News (IFN):
- Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022 (Banking & Finance) – Asia Business Law Journal
- ALB Employer of Choice 2022, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 – Asian Legal Business
- Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2022 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- IFN Deal of the Year 2020 (Real Estate Deal of the year) – Islamic Finance News Awards – Islamic Finance News
- Equity Market Deal of the year 2020, 2014 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Asian-mena Counsel & In-House Community Firm of the Year 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 – Asian-mena Counsel
- Debt Market Deal of the Year (Premium) 2018 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Real Estate Law Firm of the Year 2018 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Busines
- Asia Deals of the Year 2017– Asia Business Law Journal
- African Deal of the Year 2016 – Islamic Finance News Awards – Islamic Finance News
- Infrastructure & Project Finance Deal of the Year 2016 – Islamic Finance News Awards – Islamic Finance News
- Malaysia Deal of the Year 2016 – Islamic Finance News Awards – Islamic Finance News
- Best Law Firm in Trade Finance 2016 – Islamic Finance News Law Awards – Islamic Finance News
- Debt Market Deal of the Year 2015 – ALB SE Asia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Malaysia Deal of the Year 2015 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Debt Market Deal of the Year 2015 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year 2017, 2015 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year 2014 – ALB Malaysia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year 2013, 2010 – ALB SE Asia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Corporate Finance Deal of the Year 2013 – Islamic Finance News
- Malaysia Law Firm of the Year 2013 (Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards for Excellence) – Chambers and Partners
- Deals of the Year 2012 (Project Finance Deal of the Year / Restructuring Deal of the Year)
- ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL Deal of the Year 2011 – Asian-MENA Counsel
- Deals of the Year 2011 (Ijarah Deal of the Year, IPO / Equity Deal of the Year) – Islamic Finance News Awards – Islamic Finance News
- Malaysian Arbitration Law Firm of the Year 2010 – Global Law Experts
- Malaysian Arbitration Advisory Firm of the Year 2010 – Corporate INTL Magazine
- Deals of the Year 2010 (Ijarah Deal of the Year; Mergers & Acquisitions Deal of the Year) – Islamic Finance News Awards – Islamic Finance News
- South East Asia Deal of the Year 2010 – ALB SE Asia Law Awards – Asian Legal Business
- Malaysia Deal of the Year 2007 – Islamic Finance News Awards – Islamic Finance News
- Law Firm of the Year (Malaysia) 2008, 2006, 2005, 2002 – IFLR Asian Awards – International Financial Law Review
- Law Firm of the Year (Malaysia) 2005 – Inaugural SE Asia Deals of the Year – Asian Legal Business
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Dato' Zulkifly Rafique | zul@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8200 |
| Projects & Corporate Advisory (Head of Department) | Khairuzzaman Muhammad | zaman@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8232 |
| Employment and Industrial Relations (Head of Department); Litigation (Head of Department) | P Jayasingam | jaya@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8260 |
| Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (Head of Department); Capital Markets (Head of Department) | Jerry Ong | jerry@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8218 |
| Infrastructure and Construction (Head of Department) | Tunku Alizan | alizan@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8229 |
| Banking & Finance (Head of Department); Capital Markets | Loh Mei Mei | lmm@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8244 |
| Energy & Utilities (Head of Department) | Lukman Sheriff Alias | lukman@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8213 |
| Construction Dispute Resolution (Head of Department) | T Kuhendran | devan@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8265 |
| Communications and Multimedia (Head of Department); Intellectual Property (Head of Department) | Darren Kor Yit Meng | darren@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8247 |
| Banking & Finance | Kung Suan Im | suanim@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8243 |
| Employment & Industrial Relations | Wong Keat Ching | keat_ching@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8381 |
| Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions | Cathryn Chay | cathryn@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8316 |
| Construction Dispute Resolution | Michele J Chong | michele.chong@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8382 |
| Communications & Multimedia | Farah Mohamed Said | farah@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8247 |
| Employment & Industrial Relations | Thavaselvi Pararajasingam | selvi@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8269 |
| Banking & Finance | Ashela Ramaya | ashela@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8250 |
| Corporate Real Estate | Leong May Ling | mayling.leong@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8255 |
| Banking & Finance | Chan Kwan Hoe | chan_kwanhoe@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8242 |
| Banking & Finance | Celine Rangithan | celine@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8244 |
| Energy & Utilities | Hamdi Abdullah | hamdi.abdullah@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8315 |
| Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions | David Lee Lai Huat | david.lee@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8216 |
| Litigation | Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam | idza.hajar@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8281 |
| Energy & Utilities | Teh Hooi Woon | thw@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8215 |
| Litigation | Farah Shuhadah Razali | farah.shuhadah@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8274 |
| Tax | Feruz Anwar Seth | feruz.anwar@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8282 |
| Employment & Industrial Relations | Teoh Alvare | teoh_alvare@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8268 |
| Construction Dispute Resolution | Susan Tan Shu Shuen | susan.tan@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8265 |
| Litigation | Bailey Leong Pui Yee | bailey.leong@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8327 |
| Intellectual Property; Knowledge Management | Amylia Soraya Aminuddin | amylia.soraya@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8225 |
| Corporate Real Estate | Ahmad Khusyri Abdul Majid | khusyri.majid@zulrafique.com.my | 603-6209 8331 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mr Ahmad Khusyri Abdul Majid | AHMAD KHUSYRI ABDUL MAJID is a Partner in the Corporate Real Estate practice… | View Profile |
 | Mr Hamdi Abdullah | Hamdi Abdullah is a Partner of the Corporate and Energy & Utilities practice… | View Profile |
 | Mr Wilfred Abraham | Wilfred Abraham is a Consultant to ZUL RAFIQUE & partners. He was admitted… | View Profile |
 | Ms Idza Hajar Ahmad Izham | Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam is a Partner in the Litigation, Intellectual Property and… | View Profile |
 | Mr Lukman Sheriff Alias | Lukman is a Partner at Zul Rafique & Partners and heads the… | View Profile |
 | Ms Amylia Soraya Aminuddin | AMYLIA SORAYA AMINUDDIN is a Partner under the Knowledge Management, Research and Training… | View Profile |
 | Mr Shahul Hameed Amirudin | Shahul Hameed Amirudin is a Consultant to ZUL RAFIQUE & partners. He is… | View Profile |
 | Feruz Anwar Seth | Feruz Anwar Seth is a Partner in the Tax practice group at… | View Profile |
 | Ms Cathryn Chay | Cathryn Chay is a Partner in the Corporate Finance practice group. She obtained… | View Profile |
 | Ms Michele J Chong | Michele Chong is a Partner in the Energy & Utilities practice group. She… | View Profile |
 | Ms Teh Hooi Woon | Teh Hooi Woon is a Partner in the Energy & Utilities practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Wong Keat Ching | Wong Keat Ching is a Partner in the Employment & Industrial Relations, Litigation… | View Profile |
 | Mr Darren Kor Yit Meng | Darren Kor Yit Meng heads the Communications & Multimedia and the Intellectual Property… | View Profile |
 | Mr Chan Kwan Hoe | Chan Kwan Hoe is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice… | View Profile |
 | Mr David Lee Lai Huat | David Lee Lai Huat is a Partner in the Corporate practice group, with… | View Profile |
 | Ms Bailey Leong Pui Yee | BAILEY LEONG PUI YEE is a partner in the Litigation practice group. Bailey… | View Profile |
 | Mr Chin Lit Fwu | Chin Lit Fwu is a Partner in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions practice group.… | View Profile |
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| Mr Chin Lit Fwu | Chin Lit Fwu is a Partner in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Leong May Ling | Leong May Ling is a Partner and Head of the Corporate Real Estate… | View Profile |
 | Ms Loh Mei Mei | Loh Mei Mei is the Head of the Banking & Finance practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Farah Mohamed Said | FARAH MOHAMED SAID is a Partner in the Communications & Multimedia, Corporate Liability… | View Profile |
 | Mr Khairuzzaman Muhammad | Khairuzzaman Muhammad is a Partner in the Projects and Corporate Advisory practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jerry Ong | Jerry heads the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and the Capital Markets practice groups in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jayasingam P | P Jayasingam (“Jaya”) is the Head of the Litigation and Employment & Industrial… | View Profile |
 | Ms Thavaselvi Pararajasingam | Thavaselvi Pararajasingam (“Selvi”) is a Partner of the Litigation and Employment & Industrial Relations… | View Profile |
 | Tunku Alizan RM Alias | Tunku Alizan is the lead Partner in the Infrastructure & Construction practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Dato Zulkifly Rafique | Dato’ Zulkifly Rafique is the Managing Partner and also the Head of the… | View Profile |
 | Ms Ashela Ramaya | Ashela Ramaya is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Celine Rangithan | Celine Rangithan is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Farah Shuhadah Razali | FARAH SHUHADAH RAZALI is a Partner in the Litigation practice group. She obtained… | View Profile |
 | Ms Kung Suan Im | Kung Suan Im is a Partner in the Banking and Finance practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Mr Kuhendran T | T Kuhendran is the Head of the Construction Dispute Resolution practice group.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Susan Tan Shu Shuen | SUSAN TAN SHU SHUEN is a partner in the Construction Dispute Resolution practice… | View Profile |
 | Ms Alvare Teoh | TEOH ALVARE is a partner in the Employment & Industrial Relations and… | View Profile |
 | Ms Au Wei Lien | Au Wei Lien is a Consultant to ZUL RAFIQUE & partners. A Barrister-at-Law… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 85 Number of consultants : 3Languages
English Bahasa Malaysia Mandarin and other local Chinese and Indian dialectsMemberships
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Legal Alliance
Zul Rafique & Partners (ZRp) is a member firm of Meritas Global Network. Founded in 1990, Meritas is a premier global alliance of independent law firms. As an invitation-only legal alliance, Meritas seeks to uphold the highest standards of legal advice and client service. Meritas member firms are continuously monitored and measured to ensure they meet the network’s high standards which includes client and member evaluations. As such, only firms that meet their strict criteria are given the opportunity to join. Meritas’ disciplined, analytical approach assures clients receive prequalified legal assistance and exceptional service, every time. As a member firm, ZRp is able to leverage the global reach and local expertise of top-rated and prominent member firms worldwide to facilitate our clients’ needs.
China Desk
Further, as one of the largest independent law firms in Malaysia with over 90 lawyers, ZRp recognises the significance of recent developments in China including the introduction of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative and have established a China Desk dedicated to support and provide legal services to Chinese clients and corporations.
Our dedicated ZRp China Desk team, drawn from across our various practice groups, are equipped with the necessary cultural knowledge, language skills and legal experience in order to best cater to our clients’ needs. Our lawyers have also advised a wide range of clients from listed companies to private investors in Chinese investment projects, cross-border transactions, international arbitration and legal disputes as well as issues in and out of China.
Awards and Achievements
In addition, some of our globally-recognised awards in the past year (2021/2022) include:
Asialaw Profiles 2023
Zul Rafique & Partners maintains a sweet spot in the market for its banking and finance, capital markets, construction and employment expertise. It has a standout banking practice, highly respected for its handling of complex debt restructuring, asset-backed securities, Islamic and project finance. The firm is also skilled in debt capital markets work, particularly with sukuks.
- Banking & Finance: Outstanding
- Capital Markets: Outstanding
- Banking & Financial Services: Highly Recommended
- Capital Markets: Outstanding
- Technology & Telecommunications: Notable
- Construction: Highly Recommended
- Corporate/M&A: Recommended
- Real Estate: Highly Recommended
- Labour and Employment: Outstanding
- Energy: Recommended
- Infrastructure: Recommended
- Dispute Resolution: Recommended
IFLR1000 32nd Edition 2022
- Tier 1: Banking and Finance
- Tier 1: Capital markets: Debt
- Tier 2: Capital markets: Equity
- Tier 3: M&A
- Tier 2: Project Development: Infrastructure
Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific
- Tier 1: Construction
- Tier 1: Labour and Employment
- Tier 3: Commercial and Transaction
- Recommended: White Collar Crime
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Deal of the Year 2022 – Employment & Industrial Relations
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Contract Solutions-I Group
COMPANY/FIRM: Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership
TESTIMONIAL: Sudhar Thillainathan and Dawn Wong is a formidable partnership when is comes to construction related disputes in Malaysia. The attention to detail and nuanced legal arguments puts then ahead of his peers and often is the deciding factor in the outcome of a case.
CLIENT: Contract Solutions-I Group
COMPANY/FIRM: Zul Rafique & Partners
TESTIMONIAL: Kuhendran Thanapalasingam and his dispute resolution team at ZRP is the gold standard to match when it comes to construction related disputes in Malaysia. While its reputation is built on winning major cases, the true value of ZRP is in his willingness to represent parties in run of the mill and low valued disputes, all in the interest of justice.
CLIENT: Contract Solutions-I Group
COMPANY/FIRM: Zain & Co
TESTIMONIAL: Vatsala Ratnasabapathy leads the construction dispute team at Zain & Co. Her hard work over the years is now reaping rewards as she is often appointed by clients for major construction disputes in Malaysia, including several landmark building and infrastructure projects.
Press Releases
Zul Rafique & Partners successfully advises Boustead Holdings Berhad for a proposed disposal of 102,910,000 shares
24th January 2022 ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Projects & Corporate Advisory together with the Capital Markets team, David Lee Lai Huat, Khairuzzaman Muhammad, Sheree Shezleen Salehaldin (since left), Lee Yee Fern, Evelyn Ng and Anthony Christopher Crimson advised Boustead Holdings Berhad (BHB), which entered into a share sale agreement with UON Holding (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (UON) for the proposed disposal of 66.41% stake held by BHB in the University of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (UNIM) to UON.Zul Rafique & Partners successfully obtained a Final Award in favour of the Claimant in the sum of RM 27 million against the Contractor
24th January 2022 Kuhendran, Michael Koh and J. Agesh from ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, acting for a company (“Claimant”) in an arbitration proceeding, have successfully obtained a Final Award in favour of the Claimant in the sum of RM27 million against the contractor (“Respondent”).Case Update | Zul Rafique & Partners’ succeeds in setting aside a series of extensions of a Judicial Management Order.
24th January 2022 Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan and Nur Fatin Hafiza Hasham (assisted by Muhammad Hibri Nazim, a Pupil-in-Chambers) from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group representing Seriemas Development Sdn Bhd (“Intervener”), have successfully set aside a series of extensions of a Judicial Management Order granted for Macro Resources Sdn Bhd (“Applicant”) in the High Court of Shah Alam.Zul Rafique & Partners advices UOB Malaysia on landmark first tranche financing in the form of an MYR800 million receivables purchase arrangement to Ericsson Malaysia.
24th January 2022 Our team led by Loh Mei Mei and Chan Kwan Hoe from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Banking and Finance Department recently advised on the landmark first tranche financing provided by UOB Malaysia in the form of an MYR800 million receivables purchase arrangement (RPA) to Ericsson Malaysia which will enable the latter to deliver the initial phases of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB)’s nationwide 5G network rollout. Zul Rafique & Partners has also been appointed to act for the lead arranger and syndicate banks for the additional MYR2.3 billion syndicated RPA.Zul Rafique & partners’ Corporate Real Estate team advises Tropicana Senibong Sdn. Bhd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tropicana Corporation Berhad) in relation to an unincorporated joint venture with Puncak Alam Housing Sdn. Bhd.
24th January 2022 Leong May Ling and Connie Ho Suk Mun from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Corporate Real Estate practice group have advised and acted for Tropicana Senibong Sdn. Bhd. (“TSSB”) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“TCB”)) in relation to a joint venture agreement with Puncak Alam Housing Sdn. Bhd. (“Proprietor”) for the development of residential homes on three (3) parcels of leasehold lands measuring approximately 362.742 acres in area, located in Mukim of Ijok, District of Kuala Selangor, State of Selangor Darul Ehsan (“Lands”) (“Joint Venture”).Zul Rafique & Partners advises on Malaysia’s first Sustainability-Linked Sukuk Wakalah issuance
24th January 2022 Our Partner, Celine Rangithan together with associates, Isabella Ng Ling Ling and Christin Wong Tsui Yuan from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Banking & Finance practice group have advised and acted for HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad on the issuance of Malaysia’s first Sustainability-Linked Sukuk Wakalah by Yinson Holdings Berhad pursuant to its Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme of up to RM1 billion in nominal value.Legal Developments
ARE ALL MATTERS REQUIRED TO BE PARTICULARISED IN A NOTICE/AGENDA OF A BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING? MUST THERE BE A FORMAL VOTING AND DELIBERATION PROCESS IN A BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING?…
24th January 2022 Our Ms. Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam assisted by Ms. Bailey Leong Pui Yee, Ms. Lee Sheen Yee and Mr. Yap Jia Cheng (acting on behalf of the Respondents i.e. Nationwide Express Holdings Berhad and 4 of its directors (at that material time)) had successfully resisted an appeal filed by the Appellant in the Court of Appeal and defended the learned High Court Judge’s decision reported in the case of Rozilawati Binti Haji Basir v Nationwide Express Holdings Berhad v 4 Others [2020] MLJU 1198.WILL PROPOSED NEW S.106A EFFECTIVELY ENABLE THE INLAND REVENUE BOARD TO ACCESS TAXPAYERS’ BANK DETAILS WITHOUT WARNING?
24th January 2022INTRODUCTION
On the 15th of December 2021, the Finance Bill 2021 (the “Bill”) was passed in the House of Representatives with a simple majority voice vote. The Bill was presented and laid before the House by YB Dato' Indera Mohd Shahar bin Abdullah, the Deputy Finance Minister. Among the many provisions made in the Bill, one in particular catches the attention of the masses.MANDATORY MEDIATION CLAUSE IN A CONCESSION AGREEMENT: NOT SO MANDATORY AFTER ALL?…
24th January 2022 The Court of Appeal in the case of Godell Parking Sdn Bhd v Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya [2020] 6 MLJ 43 (the “Case”) decided on the applicability of what seems to be a mandatory dispute resolution for an amicable settlement clause in a Concession Agreement entered into between the parties.TORT OF INDUCEMENT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT – “TALK TO MY LAWYER”…
24th January 2022 In February 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) Court of Appeal clarified what “knowledge” or information is necessary in order to fall under the tort of inducing a breach of contract. This case was specifically in relation to a situation wherein an employer recruits an employee and receives legal advice regarding the enforceability of the employee’s post-employment restrictions.THE PRINCIPLE OF ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE – TRULY ABSOLUTE?
24th January 2022 The Federal Court in the case of Nor Aziz bin Mat Isa v Sun Teoh Tia (SAC) (Pengerusi Lembaga Tatatertib Polis Diraja Malaysia Bukit Aman) & Ors [2021] 2 MLJ 142 (the ‘Case’) decided on the extent of the principle of absolute privilege for defamatory statements contained in a police report lodged by a police officer under Section 107 of the Criminal Procedure Code (“CPC”). In this article, we examine the facts, issues and ruling of the case.THE AIAC ARBITRATION RULES 2021 AND THE KEY CHANGES TO MALAYSIAN ARBITRATION PRACTICE & PROCEDURE
24th January 2022INTRODUCTION
On 1st August 2021, the AIAC Arbitration Rules 2021 (“2021 Rules”) was launched and took effect, replacing all previous editions of the AIAC Arbitration Rules. The 2021 Rules shall apply to all arbitrations commenced after this date, unless agreed otherwise by the parties.- Banking and finance
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- Labour and employment
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