Another debutant in this edition of asialaw, Nazmi Zaini Chambers has developed considerable expertise advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, having assisted various small and medium-sized enterprises with deal structuring, documentation and regulatory compliance. The firm’s corporate team has completed acquisitions and disposals for clients in multiple jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Malta, Indonesia and Singapore. Leveraging the team’s credentials as corporate secretaries, they are able to provide end-to-end transaction support services ranging from preparing board resolutions and statutory filings to utilising relationships with accountants, auditors and corporate secretaries across international markets. Managing partner Nazmi Mohd Zaini is a key name. In April 2023, the firm successfully recruited Kevin Richard Nathan from Shearn Delamore & Co to join its partnership, significantly deepening the firm’s capabilities.
Client feedback
“Ease of communication, clear and detailed explanation on any brief provided. They are effective in working through cases when required.” – Dispute resolution
“Nazmi Zaini Chambers has a wide range of expertise built upon years of experience across diverse legal fields. The firm is renowned for its highly responsive client service, meticulous approach to matters, and client-focused mandate aimed at comprehensively meeting objectives. It advocates assertively for clients’ best interests through thorough analysis, detailed solutions and effective representation in negotiations and litigation. The firm maintains a professional and collaborative work culture underpinned by integrity, transparency and honesty in all client interactions. These qualities enable Nazmi Zaini Chambers to foster positive relationships and consistently instil confidence in its ability to provide well-informed advice, tailored to individual needs.” – Labour and employment
“The firm’s principal is involved in leading a dynamic team that likes to think outside the box. The team is always results-driven and they have clear strategies when providing legal advice. The solicitors and staff are well versed in dealing with even the most complex and voluminous litigation cases and are extremely dedicated and meticulous in their preparations. In addition, they are professional, approachable and available 24 hours a day.” – Labour and employment
“Responsive – we appreciate quick and concise advice in order for us to get the bigger picture for any legal issues that we are facing.” – Private client
Nazmi Mohd Zaini
“Nazmi uses common sense to deal with justice and work efficiency, which I rarely find in other legal advisers — who usually are trying to please two sides, at the expense of clients, psychologically, emotionally and monetarily.”
“As the lawyer and owner of the firm, Mr Zaini exhibits numerous positive attributes and excels in various areas. He possesses extensive legal knowledge and experience in diverse fields, ensuring well-informed advice and effective client representation. He is an excellent communicator, able to clearly and concisely convey complex legal concepts, so that clients fully understand their options and the implications of decisions. He demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, and is adept at identifying potential issues and providing comprehensive solutions to a wide range of legal challenges. He prioritises clients’ needs and objectives, tailoring his services to provide customised legal solutions that best fit their circumstances. As owner, he provides strong guidance and direction to his team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth. Mr Zaini upholds the highest ethical standards in his practice, maintaining integrity, honesty, and transparency in all client interactions. He is a skilled negotiator and advocate, effectively representing clients in negotiations, litigation, and other proceedings. He keeps abreast of changing laws and regulations, adapting his legal strategies and advice accordingly to ensure clients receive accurate and relevant information.”
Work highlights
Represented a Malaysian conglomerate with interests in the environment and power sectors in the amalgamation of two of its wholly owned subsidiaries with total value of $30.5 million. The firm also advised on the joint application of a vesting order for the amalgamation of companies under Section 370 of the Companies Act 2016, as well as attending to all registrable and taxable instruments with regulators. The proposed amalgamation of the two wholly owned subsidiaries allows the streamlining of the company, as well as increasing the efficiency of cash flow.
Represented a property development company in Malaysia to acquire the development rights for approximately 40 acres of land, with the deal valued at $24 million. The project is considered as a strategic development area and is connected to the main roads to Kuala Lumpur. It is in the heart of Malaysia and is covered with reserved forest. It is also a development of low-cost to medium-low-cost houses, affordable to Malaysian people.
Represented a UK-based company for the setting up of its business in Malaysia by way of incorporation of a local company in Malaysia and obtaining a Digital Investment Management (DIM) licence from the Security Commission of Malaysia.
