Azmi & Associates houses a sizeable dispute resolution team, and the group’s client roster consists of leading banks, government-linked corporations, and private individuals. The team regularly advises on disputes concerning insolvencies, investments, and breach of contract. Abu Daud Abd Rahim is a key contact for cases relating to liquidation actions, property disputes, and voluntary separation scheme arrangements, while Natalia Izra Dato’ Nasaruddin handles civil banking, tenancy, and tortious claims, often at the appellate level. Mohd Wafiy Azman concentrates on complex financial disputes, often representing leading banks, and Izrat Asyraf Zamri covers construction claims and medical negligence disputes. All named individuals collectively lead the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Azmi & Associates (AA) demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness, client engagement, and a commendable response time, which are among its core strengths. The partners at AA are directly involved in client matters, offering a hands-on approach that provides clients with the utmost comfort and assurance that their concerns are being managed with the highest level of competence and attention.’

  • ‘We have been liaising with Wafiy Azman, the partner overseeing our matter. His extensive knowledge and experience, coupled with his client engagement approach and interpersonal skills, provide clients like us with the assurance that our matter is being handled with the utmost professionalism, and more importantly, resulting the desired outcome.’

  • 'The team is strong and reliable, available to advise when needed. The team is diligent in their work.'

  • 'Natalia Izra is well versed in her work, articulate in her advice and reachable whenever needed by the client. Her advice is practical, she goes way beyond providing legal advice and commercial issues. Her ability and skills during negotiation meeting is spectacular.'

  • 'The knowledge and experience as litigators in multiple fields is the plus point!'

  • 'Wafiy Azman - outstanding dedication and determination.'

Key clients

  • Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali
  • Perbadanan Nasional Berhad
  • Export-Import Bank Malaysia Berhad
  • KPerak Implementation and Coordination Corporation
  • 160 Former Employees of Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad
  • Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
  • Euro Credit Holdings Ltd
  • Qingdao Hongdaxinrong International Trade Co. Ltd
  • MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
  • Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented four members of parliament from Papar, Batu Sapi, Sipitang and Ranau, in the first case involving Article 49 of the Federal Constitution – the Anti Hopping Law.
  • Advised Qingdao Hongdaxinrong International Trade Co on applying to enforce foreign arbitral awards against three Malaysian companies, Yiwugo, Charterwin Trading, and Alliance Integrity Trading, in a case concerning fraud allegations.
  • Representing the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute in a defamation case filed by Volten Asiaemall.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Abu Daud Abd Rahim, Melinda Marie D’Angelus, Natalia Izra Dato’ Nasaruddin, Mohd Wafiy Azman, Izzat Asyraf Zamri