Established in January 2019, Messrs Arief & Iskandar is a boutique law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializing in corporate and commercial law. The firm is led by Managing Partner Mohd Faiz Iskandar Hamzah, whose areas of practice include commercial and civil litigation, adjudication and arbitration, fraud and asset recovery, defamation, company law and shareholders’ disputes, and employment law. The firm's team of young and energetic lawyers brings exceptional legal expertise, vast industry knowledge, and commercial pragmatism to deliver high-quality services to their clients.

The firm's expertise encompasses a wide range of practice areas, including contractual disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency, mediation, adjudication and arbitration, construction and engineering, conveyancing, wills, probate and estate administration, corporate restructuring, criminal law, and defamation. This comprehensive service offering allows the firm to effectively address the diverse legal needs of its clientele, which includes prominent corporate figures, politicians, government-linked companies, state-owned enterprises, statutory bodies, veterans, emerging artists from the local entertainment industry, public and private educational institutions, and private limited companies involved in various sectors such as engineering, construction, insolvency, corporate restructuring, and maritime law.

Messrs Arief & Iskandar is committed to protecting the interests of its clients, whether they are corporations, government agencies, organizations, or private individuals. The firm regularly appears in appellate courts on behalf of both domestic and international clients, and its partners are frequently appointed as counsel by other law firms. The firm's strategic vision is to diversify its service offerings and enhance service quality to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

About Messrs Arief & Iskandar

Founded in 2019


Practice areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Business
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Arief & Iskandar provides comprehensive legal services in bankruptcy and insolvency, advising and representing creditors, companies, and individuals on associated risks and liabilities. The firm assists clients in mitigating the severe impacts of bankruptcy or insolvency and supports creditors in recovering debts from debtors or company directors.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Business

Messrs Arief & Iskandar offers comprehensive legal services in corporate and commercial law, assisting clients with contractual disputes, corporate restructuring, and insolvency matters. Their expertise extends to mediation, adjudication, and arbitration, providing tailored solutions for complex business challenges. The firm also specializes in construction and engineering law, conveyancing, and wills, probate, and estate administration, ensuring clients receive thorough support across various business sectors.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Criminal Defense

Messrs Arief & Iskandar offers comprehensive criminal defense services, representing clients in various criminal matters. Their legal team is dedicated to safeguarding clients' rights and interests throughout the legal process.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Lawsuits & Disputes

Messrs Arief & Iskandar offers comprehensive legal services in the 'Lawsuits & Disputes' practice area, encompassing contractual disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, construction and engineering disputes, criminal cases, and defamation matters. Their team provides tailored solutions, including drafting clauses, selecting venues, appointing arbitrators, representing clients at hearings, and handling court applications for interim measures. They also mediate disputes when arbitration or litigation is costly or unsuitable. In contractual disputes, they offer legal services such as advising, negotiating, handling claims, and representing clients in litigation and arbitration, with a focus on complex, multi-party cases. In bankruptcy and insolvency matters, they advise and represent creditors, companies, and individuals on risks and liabilities, assisting in protecting clients from the harshest aspects and helping creditors recover monies from debtors or company directors. Their expertise extends to construction and engineering disputes, where they review and vet contract documents, advise on project documentation, rights, risk management, and liabilities, and provide solutions through mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or litigation, tailored to the dispute's nature and severity. In criminal cases, they provide legal advice on offences under the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and related statutes, including plea bargaining, mitigation, preparing representations to the Attorney General’s office, and representing clients in trials at all levels of proceedings. In defamation matters, they have successfully represented diverse clients, securing landmark decisions in defamation law, offering tailored advice and strategic insights to ensure clients receive the best value from their services, whether in litigation or advisory roles.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Real Estate

Messrs Arief & Iskandar offers comprehensive legal services in conveyancing, specializing in Sale and Purchase Agreements and sub-sale transactions for various property types. Their expertise encompasses property transfers, perfection and discharge of charges, tenancy agreements, and settlement agreements for property and share transfers, ensuring clients receive thorough support throughout their real estate transactions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

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