Banking & Finance

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ award-winning Banking & Finance practice group comprises a dedicated team of lawyers with extensive experience in domestic and international financing transactions covering both conventional and Islamic financing. This enables us to advice on all the relevant aspects of a financing transaction in a cost effective and efficient manner...

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Capital Markets

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners provides comprehensive advice on the law and practice associated with capital-raising exercises. Our Capital Markets practice group has represented issuers, principal advisers, underwriters and trustees on full range of capital markets transactions in various industries such as insurance, banks and financial institutions, telecommunications, oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate and education.

We have been involved in some of the most significant capital markets transactions in Malaysia. ...

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Communications & Multimedia

Our Communications & Multimedia practice group advises on communications and multimedia matters, information and communications technology matters, e-commerce, corporate commercial matters, data protection and privacy laws and competition laws.

As one of the first legal firm to practise in the field of communications and multimedia in Malaysia, we have extensive experience in representing major communications (fixed and mobile) and multimedia providers in various matters...

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Construction Dispute Resolution

We oversee arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods involving commercial, non-commercial and construction or engineering disputes.We advise and represent sophisticated commercial entities and high net-worth individuals on issues that may arise during the currency of the project in order to avoid claims, disputes and arbitration.

Our practitioners are on arbitration and mediation panels and have significant experience in dealing with institutional arbitrations under the auspices of the following:

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Corporate Liability & Risk Management

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners offers a team of lawyers to assist organisations to prepare for the implementation of Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act 2009, which has come into force on 1 June 2020. Section 17A imposes a corporate liability on organisations, who may now be held accountable for the corrupt offences committed by their employees or any persons deemed associated with the organisations.
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Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

Leveraged on our extensive experience and understanding of the Malaysian market, business practices, laws and regulations, our Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions practice group assists clients to mitigate risks by identifying and advising potential issues affecting a transaction and proposing practical solutions to address those issues to enable our clients to achieve their commercial goals.

We have assisted local and foreign companies, private equities, investors, investment banks and others to successfully execute and complete cross-border and domestic mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, takeovers, restructuring and other corporate exercises in various industries such as...

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Corporate Real Estate

We have extensive experience in handling and advising on land-related matters. Our experience covers a wide range of matters including:

  • Sale and purchase of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land
  • Leases and tenancies of various real properties including agreements to lease for buildings under construction
  • Consumer, retail and business financing
  • Land related issues including issues relating to transfers, leases, charges and other dealings of lands...
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Employment & Industrial Relations

Our Employment & Industrial Relations practice group offers services on a broad range of employer-employee issues including terms and conditions of service; employee handbooks and manuals; collective agreements and trade disputes; disciplinary actions and dismissals; voluntary separation schemes; retrenchment and issues surrounding corporate restructuring of businesses.

Our service is characterised by the solutions-oriented approach when dealing with our clients’ problems. A large part of our work involves rendering advice to management and human resource departments on day-to-day personnel issues...

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Energy & Utilities

In this practice group, we serve industry sectors such as the electricity, water and public works. We are dedicated to keeping abreast with the current legislative and regulatory framework as well as the core legal issues related to each industry. Being aware of the growing momentum for industry restructuring and privatisation allows us to provide relevant and effective advice...

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance has become essential for sustainable growth and long-term success. Companies are increasingly held accountable not only for their financial performance but also for their impact on the environment and society.

At Zul Rafique & Partners, we recognise the critical importance of ESG compliance and are committed to supporting our clients in navigating this complex and dynamic area.

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Infrastructure & Construction

Our Infrastructure & Construction practice group has built a solid reputation on a strong legal foundation and extensive industry experience. We have substantial experience in providing legal advice in the infrastructure and construction industry. Our projects range from residential, commercial development to Multi-billion Ringgit oil terminal and industrial facilities, including the development and augmentation of government initiated economic corridors, high-speed broadband rights and infrastructure, bridges and airport facilities. Our clients include property and project owners, developers, concessionaire holders, employers, operators, contractors and consultants. We understand the rigorous demands in construction law and apply the same rigour in meeting these needs...

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Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property practice group handles all aspects of intellectual property law relating to trademarks and service marks, geographical indications, copyright, trade secrets, and confidential information.

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Legal Forensic Investigation & Compliance

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ (ZRp) team of professionals and seasoned advisers offers a wide range of experience in legal forensic investigations - whether it is responding to incidents, putting prevention plans in place, or sifting through large amounts of information to identify actionable intelligence, we aim to provide a thorough, professional and bespoke approach to the issues at hand.
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Litigation

We have been ranked as one of the top-tier litigation firms by international publications due to the vast level of knowledge and experience of our practitioners.

We represent clients in the full spectrum of:

  • Civil claims
  • Commercial claims
  • Corporate dispute claims
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Oil & Gas

Our Oil & Gas practice provides a broad range of legal services to serve the needs of oil & gas companies, contractors, service companies, financial institutions, insurance companies and governmental bodies. The practice offers services in respect of the following:...

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Shariah

At Zul Rafique & Partners, we truly understand the needs of our clients when facing difficult and complex situations related to Shariah Law to ensure that your rights and interests remain safeguarded. With our team members’ qualifications in Islamic law and our wide-ranging experience, we are uniquely equipped to appreciate the nuances of the Shariah law landscape.

Our team of professionals will also work closely with our clients to plan ahead on matters related to succession planning such as...

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Tax

ZUL RAFIQUE & Partner's Tax practice group is comprised of a team of experienced and dedicated lawyers with a number of years' experience in handling tax matters.

We act for clients seeking to achieve satisfactory resolution in cases of audits or investigations conducted against them by the Tax Authority. We also provide advisory services on matters relating to taxation (including support on taxation issues relating to matters handled by our other practice groups)...

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