Overview
Work History
Education
Extracurricular Activities
Certification
Timeline
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Nishanth Jeyaraj

Petaling Jaya

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pupil-in-Chambers

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Rotation 1: Construction Dispute Resolution
  • Multi-million-ringgit arbitration involving the construction of one of the tallest buildings in Southeast Asia
  • Disputes involved delays, design changes, and substantial backcharges under a complex subcontract framework
  • Drafted procedural applications and submissions
  • Conducted research on liquidated damages, variation claims, and industry standards
  • Transcribed notes from arbitration proceedings and prepared bundles of documents
  • Translated cause papers
  • Mixed-Use Development Arbitration: I supported an arbitration involving a RM300 million project governed by the PAM Contract 2006
  • Disputes included liquidated damages claims, delays in issuing Certificates of Practical Completion (CPC), and compliance with quality standards under the CIDB QLASSIC framework
  • Assisted in preparing submissions and indexing documentation for multi-party arbitration proceedings
  • Researched extensions of time and contractual prevention principles
  • Pipeline Infrastructure Arbitration: I was involved in a RM300 million design-and-build infrastructure project dispute over contractual termination and non-performance allegations
  • Researched design obligations and breach of contract claims
  • Compiled, indexed, and reviewed extensive technical documentation for arbitration proceedings
  • Rotation 2: Employment & Industrial Relations
  • Dispute involving allegations of employee misconduct related to substance use, with implications for the enforcement of the PETRONAS Code of Conduct
  • Drafted witness statements and submissions addressing procedural fairness and disciplinary compliance
  • Prepared clients for hearings, ensuring they understood procedural steps and potential outcomes
  • Performance Management Dispute: I assisted in a wrongful dismissal claim involving a senior employee under a performance improvement plan for under-performance in a high-stakes corporate setting
  • Identified key cross-examination issues to challenge the claimant’s arguments during tribunal hearings
  • Conducted research on performance management policies and employment contract terms
  • Operational Compliance for a Healthcare Institution
  • Contributed to a forensic investigation addressing procedural discrepancies in a healthcare institution, initiated following allegations of non-compliance raised by an insurer
  • Conducted interviews and transcribed findings to inform policy recommendations
  • Assisted in compiling reports to support operational restructuring
  • Rotation 3: Corporate
  • Drafted Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and perfection of transfer and charge documents for projects, including a luxury condominium in Mont Kiara and affordable housing under the Rumah Selangorku (RSKU) scheme
  • Liaised with clients to coordinate payments and signings, ensuring timely and efficient execution of transactions
  • Attended client signings to verify document execution and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Corporate Due Diligence
  • Assisted in due diligence for a proposed multi-million ringgit acquisition of a hotel subsidiary undergoing restructuring
  • Reviewed financial, operational, and compliance records to assess risks and provide recommendations for the client’s strategic decision-making
  • Prepared detailed reports summarising findings and advising on transaction feasibility

Legal Intern

Muhendaran Sri
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Gained foundational knowledge in Employment Law (e.g., unfair dismissals, constructive dismissals, fixed-term contracts) and some exposure to Family Law, particularly in divorce proceedings
  • Drafted pleadings such as Statements of Case, Statements in Reply, and Rejoinders
  • Assisted lawyers with legal research, audio transcription of court proceedings, and drafting of agreements and contracts

Legal Intern

Siew Lee & Co
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with conveyancing matters under the guidance of senior partners
  • Supported lawyers in research, audio transcription, and drafting agreements
  • Contributed to the firm’s compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations by conducting research, drafting required documentation, and briefing staff on its implementation

Legal Intern

The Chambers of P. Rajendran
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Developed experience in client and insurance company interactions regarding legal claims
  • Assisted in preparing necessary forms and correspondence for filing legal claims and became proficient with the firm's case management system
  • Performed clerking duties, including reorganising the firm’s filing system and managing paperwork
  • Worked directly with the head of the firm, reviewing case files and gaining insight into the decision-making process

Legal Intern

Mazwan Pathma & Co
11.2016 - 12.2016
  • Gained foundational exposure to conveyancing and banking law, including attending auctions and arbitrations organised by banks
  • Assisted in preparing legal documents, including notices of default for banks

Education

Bar Practice Course (BPC) -

University of Law
Leeds, United Kingdom
05.2023

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -

University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
07.2022

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Overseas Articulation Programme -

Taylor’s University
Subang Jaya, Selangor
07.2020

Pearson Edexcel International A Level -

HELP Academy
Kuala Lumpur
06.2018

SPM -

SMK La Salle
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
12.2016

Extracurricular Activities

  • Vice President - Taylor’s University Book Club
  • Member - Taylor's University Mooting Club

Certification

Taekwondo Malaysia - 2nd Dan Black Belt

Timeline

Pupil-in-Chambers

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners
01.2024 - 10.2024

Legal Intern

Muhendaran Sri
09.2020 - 12.2020

Legal Intern

Siew Lee & Co
09.2020 - 12.2020

Legal Intern

The Chambers of P. Rajendran
01.2020 - 03.2020

Legal Intern

Mazwan Pathma & Co
11.2016 - 12.2016
Taekwondo Malaysia - 2nd Dan Black Belt

Bar Practice Course (BPC) -

University of Law

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -

University of Leeds

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Overseas Articulation Programme -

Taylor’s University

Pearson Edexcel International A Level -

HELP Academy

SPM -

SMK La Salle

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