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Muhammad Azwar Ab Manab
Advocate & Solicitor
Shah Alam, Selangor,10
Summary
A seasoned corporate litigation lawyer with over 14 years of experience, specializing in corporate governance, contractual law, and construction disputes. I have successfully represented clients from lower courts to Federal Courts, focusing on risk management, compliance, and strategic legal advice. I thrive in high-pressure environments, formulating strategies, negotiating settlements, and I am adept at managing legal teams, overseeing compliance with regulations such and ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards. Passionate about legal writing and crafting ideas, I am committed to continuous legal education and mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Partner
Azwar & Partners
1 2012 - Current
- Established and managed a successful legal practice with a focus on corporate advisory, compliance, and litigation
- Managed a legal team, overseeing their development and performance in handling litigation, corporate, and commercial disputes
- Acted as a liaison with external company secretaries, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements
- Advised boards of directors on legal matters, corporate governance, and risk management, ensuring all statutory obligations were met and decisions were communicated effectively to stakeholders
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated high-value agreements, ensuring that the company's interests were legally protected, including government contracts, JVAs, and commercial agreements
- Spearheaded the corporate governance framework for clients, aligning business strategies with regulatory and statutory requirements
- Provided legal opinions and strategic advice to internal departments and subsidiaries on issues related to contracts, corporate disputes, and business risks
- Managed external counsel in complex litigation matters and corporate exercises, ensuring high-quality service in line with company standards
- Negotiated and successfully settled high-value disputes, including a RM9.7 million settlement in favor of a client in a state government dispute
- Achieved a favorable Award in CIPAA proceedings against a government-linked company (GLC)
- Conducted risk assessments and developed strategies to mitigate legal risks associated with corporate exercises, acquisitions, and other transactions
Advocate & Solicitor
HY Mah & Associates
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Headed the Civil Litigation Department, managing a team to handle contested and uncontested matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
- Advised clients on a variety of legal matters, providing practical and business-focused legal solutions
Advocate & Solicitor
Azzat & Izzat
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Represented clients in civil and criminal matters, advising on legal risks and providing strategic legal counsel
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs, affidavits, and agreements, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation
- Conducted trials
Pupil
Ab Ghani Che Man
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Pupilage period
- Gained comprehensive exposure to general litigation and banking litigation, drafting and preparing legal documents for court proceedings
Education
Diploma in Shariah Law & Practice -
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) - undefined
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
Skills
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Contract Drafting
Contract Review
Contract Negotiation
Board Advisory
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Risk Management
Legal Strategy
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
- Successfully advised boards of directors on compliance with Bursa Malaysia and Companies Act 2016, ensuring timely submission of resolutions and regulatory filings.
- Negotiated and litigated a RM41 million JVA dispute related to the LRT3 Project, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients.
- Managed corporate governance for a public-listed company, advising on risk management and compliance strategies to ensure alignment with statutory obligations.
- Protected shareholder interests in high-profile commercial disputes, including a 26.8% ownership stake in a public-listed company.
- Drafted and reviewed corporate documentation, including board minutes, circulars, and disclosures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Additional Information
Collaborated closely with a retired Federal Court Judge on complex litigation matters., Delivered corporate talks on financial management and recovery programs under Angkasa., Mentored junior lawyers and staff, fostering personal and professional development.
Affiliations
- Registered Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysian Bar
- Commissioner of Oath, Federal Court Registrar
- Registered Intellectual Property Agent (Trademark), MyiPO
Clientele
- Represented public-listed companies in real estate, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.
- Provided legal advisory services for public universities, private companies, and government-linked entities.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Acrobat
Timeline
Advocate & Solicitor
HY Mah & Associates
06.2011 - 12.2011
Advocate & Solicitor
Azzat & Izzat
05.2010 - 05.2011
Pupil
Ab Ghani Che Man
07.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) - undefined
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
Partner
Azwar & Partners
1 2012 - Current
Diploma in Shariah Law & Practice -
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)