Azim, Tunku Farik & Wong — Malaysia

About

Our Firm commenced practice as Messrs. Azim, Ong & Krishnan on the 1st of January, 1985. The founding partners were Encik Zainal Azim, Mr. Ong Boo Kok and Mr. Vijayaram Krishnan. In June 1999, our firm changed its name to Messrs. Azim, Tunku Farik & Wong under the leadership of Encik Zainal Azim, Tunku Farik bin Tunku Ismail, Mr Wong Hok Mun, Mr Edmund Liew Yin Chiang and Mr B. Balakumar. The partnership is now 12-partner strong. Litigation was the bedrock of the Firm when it was founded. Notwithstanding that the Firm has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice, litigation remains a key area. The Firm’s reputation as one of the few truly leading litigation practice in Malaysia is unquestioned. Our basic premise is the promise to clients that they will enjoy the personal attention of our Partners. In this regard, we will litigate on our clients’ behalf to the best of our ability with integrity and respect for the rule of law. Our litigation Partners are reinforced by a team of experienced and dynamic lawyers. This makes us a formidable team and our clients include banks, financial institutions and large corporations. Our Firm is frequently ranked by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. An annual publication, the Legal 500 Asia Pacific provides unbiased commentary and insights into the legal marketplaces for 25 Asia Pacific jurisdictions. The Legal 500 is known to carry out extensive research in each jurisdiction, canvassing law firms and contacting a large number of clients for feedback on the lawyers they instruct. The Firm has also regularly appeared as the recommended firm in Malaysia for litigation and dispute resolution practice by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. The publication has listed our Senior Partner, Tunku Farik bin Tunku Ismail as “Litigation Star” and “Notable Practitioner” for his work with regards to insurance related disputes. Asialaw Profiles - The Definitive Guide to Asia-Pacific's Leading Domestic and Regional Law Firms has named us "Notable Dispute Resolution Firm" for 2019 and Recognised Dispute Resolution Firm for 2020 and 2022. More recently, in May 2023, our firm has been named an Impact Case Award Winner by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Award 2023 for our involvement in the competition matter of “Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia v MyCC”. Our Tunku Farik, Mr Edmund Liew, Ms Tan Sixin and Ms Yap Mei Foong represented 4 insurers in successfully contesting the Malaysia Competition Commission (MYCC)’s decision. Our firm has also been ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific as: - Recognised Dispute Resolution Firm in Malaysia for 2023 - Our Tunku Farik recognised as a “Star Individual” in Malaysia for 2023 - Recognised Dispute Resolution Firm in Malaysia for 2020 Our firm has also invested in a comprehensive law library with online access to Malaysian and International cases and legislative updates in order to assist lawyers to keep abreast with current laws and trends Since 1985, our deliberate effort to build a specialist team of litigators and competent back up staff has paid off as we continue to be the preferred law firm for insurance, commercial and corporate advisory matters. Notarial services are also available through our Notary Public. ### Languages - English - Malay - Mandarin ### Memberships - Inter-Pacific Bar Association - International Bar Association - LAWASIA - American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce ### Staffing Figures - 32 Number of lawyers - 52 Number of support staff

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Anantharajah Shanmugam

Senior Partner · Personal Injury

Balakumar Balasundram

Senior Partner specialising in motor and liability claims, personal injury, · Insurance & Takaful

Chithra Jeganathan

Partner · Litigation

Tharumarajah Thiagarajah

Senior Partner specialising in medical malpractice. · Medical Malpractice

Tunku Farik Ismail

Senior Partner specialising in Insurance & Reinsurance (including Islamic), Dispute Resolution & Arbitration. · Insurance & Reinsurance