Azimah Che Mat
Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
Shah Alam,Selangor Darul Ehsan
Summary
Highly motivated and resourceful individual with positive, upbeat approach to problem-solving and client relations. Demonstrates solid understanding of business operations and financial management, coupled with advanced skills in strategic planning and customer service. Committed to driving growth and delivering exceptional results through innovative solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sole Proprietor Lawyer
Messrs. Azimah & Co.
Shah Alam, Selangor
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted numerous trial proceedings in the Magistrate Courts, Session Courts, High Courts and Appellate Courts.
- Managed over 500 criminal and civil litigation files for the past 7 years.
Senior Legal Executive
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd
Port Klang, Selangor
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Involved with the extensive negotiations, discussions, liasing with the external auditors and lawyers for RM1.5 billion Sukuk Musharakah loan agreements.
- Managed complex caseloads by prioritizing tasks and maintaining detailed records of case progress to ensure efficiency and organization.
- Contributes to formulate and develop legal strategy, plans and budget for the legal department to ensure the legal policy guidelines implementation and adherence.
- Provides internal legal advisory services on legal matters to ensure that the corporate activities are in line with the applicable laws.
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential risks or liabilities before agreements were finalized.
Associate
Messrs. Hafizah Hana & Associates
Shah Alam, Selangor
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsible for all corporate, litigation and conveyancing matters for this firm and its divisions.
- Handled family matters such as divorce and adoption matters, shariah matters relating to harta pusaka and hadanah
- In charged for employment matters and debt collection and practice primarily in Trademark, Industrial Design and Patent filing.
- Experience in assuring clients on brand protection strategies, trademark appeal and representing Clients before the Registrar.
Junior Lawyer
The Chambers of R. Sivagnanam
Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed over 300 files on employment / industrial relations law which include the following areas:
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts / staff handbooks;
- Personnel policies and procedures;
- Executive service contracts;
- Confidential agreements; and
- Restrictive covenants.
- Dealing with disciplinary and poor performance issues in the workplace, advising on a broad range of employment issues such as transfers, mergers, restructuring, retrenchment, strikes, outsourcing, termination of employment, sexual harassment, health and safety, immigration and work permits, employee benefits, human resources and employment due diligence, negotiating with or for trade unions in collective agreements and appearing in courts at all levels including Industrial Court, the High Court and the Appellate Court.
Pupil in Chambers
Messrs. Seow & Megat
Ampang Park, Kuala Lumpur
08.2011 - 07.2012
- The scope of works, inter alia was mainly pertaining to banking litigation and debt recovery related nature of work namely:
- Conducted and handled civil suit actions pertaining to retail banking, corporate litigation & scholarship defaulters;
- Conducted and handled foreclosure proceedings which include High Court actions, Land Office proceedings & Public Auction in relation to assignment cases;
- Conducted and handled bankruptcy actions from the stage of bankruptcy notice up to the stage of creditor's meetings;
- Assisted partners of this firm in preparing corporate agreements particularly regarding to sale and purchase of moveable properties, and sale and purchase as to assignment of moveable property's rights;
- Called to the BAR as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 10th August 2012.
Attachment Student
Messrs. Nasir Abdullah & Partners
Shah Alam, Selangor
03.2010 - 06.2010
- Assisted senior lawyers and junior lawyers in the running of approximately 200 files for major private sectors and government clients.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Civil And Shariah Laws
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 03.2007 - 10.2011
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) - Arts Stream
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Alam Megah
Shah Alam, Selangor 01.2005 - 12.2006
Sijil Persekolahan Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Alam Megah
Shah Alam, Selangor 01.2003 - 11.2004
Skills
Strong and effective negotiation skills in legal context
Ability to draft, negotiate and execute numerous and complex agreements, transactions and other legal documents
Advice and support for arising legal issues
Certification
Licensed Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya - Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
Timeline
Licensed Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya - Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
01-2025
Sole Proprietor Lawyer
Messrs. Azimah & Co.
03.2019 - Current
Senior Legal Executive
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd
01.2015 - 03.2019
Associate
Messrs. Hafizah Hana & Associates
03.2013 - 06.2014
Junior Lawyer
The Chambers of R. Sivagnanam
09.2012 - 06.2013
Pupil in Chambers
Messrs. Seow & Megat
08.2011 - 07.2012
Attachment Student
Messrs. Nasir Abdullah & Partners
03.2010 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Laws - Civil And Shariah Laws
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
03.2007 - 10.2011
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) - Arts Stream
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Alam Megah
01.2005 - 12.2006
Sijil Persekolahan Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Alam Megah
01.2003 - 11.2004