Practice Areas
Corporate
- Corporate Restructuring
- Equity & Debt Financing
- Shareholders Agreement
- VC & Angel Investor Participation
- Merger & Acquisition
- Statutory Compliance & Advisory
- Due Diligence & Verification
- Disclosure Requirement
Commercial
- Joint Venture / Partnership
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Licensing / Franchising
- Sale of Goods
- Terms of Service / Use
- Other Commercial Contract
Company Secretary
- Incorporation of Local Company
- Establishment of Foreign Company
- Secretarial Service
Property
- Conveyancing
- Land Acquisition
- Lease & Tenancy
- Trademark Registration
- Copyright
- IP advisory
Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial Dispute
- Labour Dispute
- Debt Recovery
- Criminal Defence
- Winding-up
Employment
- Dismissal
- Compliance Advisory
- Employment Contract
- Company Policy
- Union Engagement
Family
- Disputed & Undisputed Divorce
- Child Custody
- Adoption
- Maintenance of Wife & Children
- Property Settlement & Division
Estate Management
- Corporate Restructuring
- Probate & Administration
- Land Administration
- Power of Attorney
- Wills
Syarie’
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Maintenance of Wife & Children
- Property Settlement & Division
- Hibah
- Syarie’ Advisory
Criminal
- Criminal Litigation
- Bail
- Remand
- Arrest
ABOUT US
FAREEZ SHAH & PARTNERS is a law firm in Malaysia and we take pride in providing innovative, creative and cost effective solutions to our client’s legal problems. We believe that entering into corporate and commercial agreement should not be a daunting experience for our client. We also believe that access to legal services should not a be a barrier for our client's Businesses to grow and expand to greater heights. As a Law Firm in Shah Alam, Malaysia we are right by your side to advise and protect your interest when you are closing your next game changing deals.
Our knowledge and experience from consulting clients on corporate and commercial transaction as well as dispute resolution including industrial relations & civil law have allowed us to tackle complex cases and issues faced by tech companies, startups, social enterprises and SMEs.
Further our Company Secretary service allows us to provide a one-stop corporate solution for our client which enables us to complete and close transactions more efficiently. We also pride ourselves in using available modern technology to provide cost effective solution to complete our day-to-day task.
OUR PEOPLE
Fareez Shah
Focus Area:
Corporate, Commercial, Compliance and Employment
Intan Nabilaa
Focus Area:
Corporate, Commercial and Compliance
Fakhira Farzana
Focus Area:
Dispute Resolution
Achievements
Awards & Recognition
Rising Law Firm of The Year - Finalist
Young Lawyer of The Year - Finalist
LATEST ARTICLES
Company 101: Introduction to Corporate Veil
What is the corporate veil? A corporate veil is a layer of protection that is accorded to the shareholders of the company while they are managing the affairs of the company. The law states that when a company is incorporated: It is treated as a separate entity from its directors/ members/ shareholders (members of the Read more about Company 101: Introduction to Corporate Veil[…]
To Restrain or Not To Restrain Winding-up Proceeding
We have assisted numerous client in regards to winding-up proceeding: Imagine this scenario: Company A is potentially facing a winding-up. To make matters worse, Company A is being bombarded with civil suits left, right, and center. These suits could potentially drain Company A of its assets in its entirety, leaving nothing to its creditors. Read more about To Restrain or Not To Restrain Winding-up Proceeding[…]
“Friendly Loan”: Is it Legal and Recognized by Law?
What is a “friendly loan”? A “friendly loan”, as noted by the court1, is a loan: That is opposed to the normal borrowing from a moneylender or financial institution; Between two persons based on trust (it might not even have a written agreement between a lender and borrower) – in order to secure the repayment Read more about “Friendly Loan”: Is it Legal and Recognized by Law?[…]
Booting Or Remove A Director Out Of The Company
We have assisted numerous clients regarding the company and corporate issue: In this article, we will briefly touch on the topic of the director’s removal. The law that enables the removal of a company director Section 206 of the Companies Act (the Act)1. In this regard: If it is a private company, a director Read more about Booting Or Remove A Director Out Of The Company[…]
Civil 101: The Law On Mareva Injunction in Malaysia
We have assist numerous client in Civil Litigation Matter: What is a Mareva Injunction A Mareva injunction is a temporary order which restrains the party being sued (defendant) from disposing of his/ her assets until the determination of the case between the suing party (plaintiff) and the defendant. As noted by the court1: “The Read more about Civil 101: The Law On Mareva Injunction in Malaysia[…]
Shadow Director: Who are They and What are Their Duty?
What is Shadow Director A shadow director is a director who: Is not formally appointed by the company; Are usually the ones who are controlling/ commanding the formally appointed directors (de jure directors) in the background; and The instructions given by them are usually followed and carried out by members of the board of directors Read more about Shadow Director: Who are They and What are Their Duty?[…]
Can You Wound Up A Money Lending Company?
We have assisted numerous client with winding-up proceedings: Can you rely on the Companies Act to wound up a money lending company? The short answer is no. The long answer can be seen in the recent Court of Appeal case of Litar Sistem Adilkap Sdn Bhd v. Lee Teak Hock & Anor1. Brief facts Read more about Can You Wound Up A Money Lending Company?[…]
Civil Law 101 – Stay of Execution
Imagine this – A and B decided to duke out their differences in court. A lost and was ordered by the court to comply with a certain court judgment in B’s favor. Dissatisfied with the outcome, A filed an application to appeal the matter to a higher court. Is A required to comply with the Read more about Civil Law 101 – Stay of Execution[…]
Contract 101 – Coercion in Contract
We have assisted numerous client with coercion in contract issue: What is coercion in relation to contract There are two definitions of the word “coercion” under the Contracts Act 1950 (the Act): Section 15 of the Act defines coercion as the act of committing, or threatening to commit any act forbidden by the Penal Read more about Contract 101 – Coercion in Contract[…]
Company Law 101: Director’s Duty to Disclose of Personal Interest
What is the “director’s duty to make a disclosure”? Ideally, in every contractual transaction between two companies, it is the duty of the directors of a company to direct, steer and make decisions (in regards to the contractual transaction) in the best interests of the company. However, what happens when a director cannot see past Read more about Company Law 101: Director’s Duty to Disclose of Personal Interest[…]