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NIK AHMED ASRAF NIK OTHMAN

Ampang

Summary

With 14 years of legal practice, my career is distinguished by a unique blend of experiences and expertise. What sets me apart is my former role as a judicial officer, providing a deep understanding of legal processes from multiple perspectives. My primary area of expertise lies in handling complex commercial disputes, where I have demonstrated a consistent ability to navigate challenging legal landscapes. Additionally, I possess specialized skills in drafting intricate commercial agreements, ensuring clarity and precision in high-stake transactions. Complementing these abilities, I am also a certified adjudicator by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), a testament to my proficiency in alternative dispute resolution.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner

Messrs Lee & Partners
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversee and manage various aspects of complex commercial disputes.
  • Assisted in maintaining the firm’s reputation as a leader in its field by regularly participating in speaking engagements.
  • Expanded the firm’s clientele through strategic networking and relationship building initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance partner relations.
  • Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on case strategy and professional development opportunities.

Managing Partner

Messrs Nik & Foong
08.2016 - 12.2020
  • Developed comprehensive business plans that led to significant revenue growth and expansion opportunities.
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Optimized resource allocation, reducing operational costs while maintaining service quality standards.

Legal Assistant

Messrs CK Oon & Co
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Supported lead counsel in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
  • Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondences contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.

Legal Assistant

Messrs Soo Thien Ming & Nashrah
02.2012 - 05.2012
  • Worked alongside lead counsel and senior legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal cases for trial.
  • Attended court hearings on behalf of lead counsel.

Senior Assistant Registrar

Government of Malaysia
03.2010 - 01.2012
  • Assisting judges in the management of cases.
  • Providing senior support to the court registry.
  • Undertaking research and/or provide input on court cases as required by judges.
  • Undertake such other assignments/projects as may be instructed by judges.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law

City Law School
London
07.2009

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Brunel University
London
06.2007

Skills

  • Legal drafting
  • Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Arbitration
  • Adjudication
  • Employment Law
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Contract
  • Legal Research
  • Company Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Dispute Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded the drafting of a pivotal joint venture agreement, facilitating collaboration between a private company and the state government for the strategic development of a prime land parcel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city center.
  • Skillfully crafted an engineering procurement and construction contract instrumental to the realization of a transportation hub in a northern state in Malaysia, showcasing expertise in legal intricacies surrounding complex development projects.
  • Successfully defending multiple companies in the Industrial Court against claims of unfair dismissal.
  • Showcased a strategic and results oriented approach by obtaining a favourable outcome for an engineering company in multi-million ringgit litigation against the Malaysian government.
  • Effectively represented a developer company in a complex land dispute against the state government, skillfully navigating intricacies of land matters and securing a favorable resolution for the client.

Certification

  • Associate of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Certified Adjudicator by AIAC

Timeline

Partner

Messrs Lee & Partners
01.2021 - Current

Managing Partner

Messrs Nik & Foong
08.2016 - 12.2020

Legal Assistant

Messrs CK Oon & Co
06.2016 - 07.2016

Legal Assistant

Messrs Soo Thien Ming & Nashrah
02.2012 - 05.2012

Senior Assistant Registrar

Government of Malaysia
03.2010 - 01.2012

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law

City Law School

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Brunel University
NIK AHMED ASRAF NIK OTHMAN