Ariff Rozhan & Co

Dispute Resolution

Managing Partner

Ariff is an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya and a practising Barrister-at-Law in England & Wales, and an Arbitrator.

Ariff has practised law for more than 35 years. He began his career in 1989 at an international city law firm in London. From 1991 to 2003 he practised as a Barrister in Temple, London, England, where he was instructed as Counsel at various levels of the Judicial System in England and Wales. He returned to Malaysia in 2004 and joined Zaid Ibrahim & Co as a Partner. Ariff founded Ariff Rozhan & Co in April 2015 and is its Managing Partner. In November 2015, Ariff set up the Chambers of Ariff Rozhan in London, England, from where he practises as a Barrister. Ariff has also been authorised by the Bar Council of England & Wales to “Conduct Litigation” and is registered for Direct Access.

Ariff has advised and acted as Counsel in a wide range of cases, including corporate and commercial disputes, administrative, insolvency, construction, and energy related matters and insurance and reinsurance, banking disputes. He also has extensive experience in forensic investigation, forensic due diligence, and cases involving issues of regulatory and statutory compliance. His clients include Malaysian and international banks, Malaysian and international corporations, statutory bodies, local authorities as well as Malaysian and international conglomerates in various industries.

Ariff has been recommended by peers as a “Top Litigation Expert”. He has been ranked as a Leading Litigation and Dispute Resolution practitioner in Malaysia and was named as a “Dispute Resolution Star”. He is recognized as one of Malaysia’s Leading Lawyers. Ariff has also been appointed as an Arbitrator in arbitration disputes and is registered as an Arbitrator on the AIAC panel.

Ariff is a multiple recipient of the International Client Choice Award, a winner of the Asialaw Asia Pacific Disputes Resolution Award in Hong Kong, and he has also been consecutively named as one of Malaysia’s top 100 Lawyers.

Client testimonials about Ariff include:

“He is very good at adapting, delegating and planning strategies in our disputes. His client service and knowledge in each of our matters is superb.”

“He is strategic and efficient.”

‘Ariff Rozhan is the heart and founder of the firm. An engaging and driven personality he is loved by his clients. A charismatic figure.’

‘Ariff Rozhan is a first-rate lawyer. He is an excellent advocate with a sharp legal and commercial mind. Clients trust in him completely and follow his every word. He is a very respected figure in the market.'

“Ariff is very friendly and approachable. He'll listen to your worries and suggestions before advising you accordingly.”

“Ariff Rozhan consistently delivers unparalleled client service, an unmatched level of sophistication in his work, and an exceptional level of commercial awareness. An invaluable asset to any client.”

“Ariff is a senior litigator and delivers sophisticated, measured and commercial advice in a pleasant, clam manner.”

“He is an excellent lawyer with impeccable leadership skills.”

“Ariff is an exceptional litigator; he can craft arguments out of the box to support our claims and our defences.”

“He is effectively our go to lawyer when we require urgent resolution of matters; he thinks strategically and commercially.”

“He communicates very well with both legal and business teams; he is available at a moment's notice; he delivers as promised and he meets all deadlines.”

“He is an impressive advocate who anyone would want to look after their interests.”

“Ariff is able to understand complex issues and turn them into simpler and smaller problems which are much easier to resolve.”

“His advice is clear, unambiguous and complete in its scope.”

“The speed at which Ariff manages to absorb large amounts of data and get a clear understanding of the many issues relating to the matter is very impressive.”

“Ariff provides excellent services; he demonstrates high commitment to his clients.”

“Ariff is very experienced and professional in conduct; he provides excellent counselling and thorough work despite quick turn-around demands.”

“Having Ariff as your counsel is a great advantage; he shares his expertise and has proven his ability to achieve the best possible result for his clients.”

“Ariff is an astute practitioner; he gives practical advice, and he understands the client's needs.”

“Ariff understands and appreciates the issues faced by clients both from legal and commercial perspectives; he offers practical advice.”

“His experience in multiple jurisdictions gives him a commercial and legal edge; he has a wealth of knowledge and experience which puts him five steps ahead of others.”

“The quality of his advice never deviates; he is not one to shy away from complex issues and he makes sure his clients are protected at all times.”

“He dominates by his preparation; no one knows a case better than Ariff.”

“The profession needs people like Ariff to set the standard, raise the bar and to be the example; he is the only choice.”

English, Bahasa Malaysia (Malay)

Barrister-at-law, the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators AIAC Panel of Arbitrators

Highgate School, United Kingdom LLB, University of Reading, United Kingdom Diploma; International Commercial Arbitration

Practice Areas

General Litigation and General Dispute Resolution Corporate, Contractual and Commercial Disputes Arbitration Banking and Financial Disputes Insurance and Reinsurance Energy Forensic Investigation Construction

Publications

Contributor to An Introductory Guide Arbitration in Asia (Morgan Lewis) Second Edition 2018. Co-Author: Legal 500 Comparative Legal Guide 4th Edition International Arbitration 2019.