Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Energy, Projects & Infrastructure

Partner

Amin brings more than 20 years’ experience advising on complex energy and infrastructure matters in Malaysia and the wider region. His career spans private practice, energy litigation, and senior in‑house roles, including as legal counsel at a major national utility, giving him an end‑to‑end perspective on projects, disputes, and sector governance. He is particularly recognised for his deep involvement in energy regulation and reform in Malaysia. Amin has played a key role in the drafting and development of landmark energy legislation, including the Malaysian Renewable Energy Act 2011, the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 and most recently the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Act 2025. He has also advised key stakeholders on industry and power-sector reform, with a focus on Malaysia’s energy transition and long‑term sustainability goals.

English, Malay

LLB (Hons), London School of Economics and Political Science

Master of Jurisprudence (Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law), University of Tulsa

Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya

Amin has received awards and rankings over several years, with at least one directory noting that “Amin’s clear and persuasive communication style, coupled with his dedication to client satisfaction, makes him a trusted advisor”. More recent rankings are “Notable Practitioner” by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026, “Leading Partner” for Projects and Energy by the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025, “Highly Regarded” in the IFLR1000 2024 and “Distinguished Practitioner” by asialaw 2024.