Usman & Partners is a Kota Kinabalu based firm established in 2015 that focuses on family, estates, succession, and business matters. The practice is led by principal Michelle Rossana Usman, an advocate admitted to the High Court of Malaya in January 2011 and to the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in October 2011. She is a trained collaborative practice lawyer, a licensed company secretary, and an active member of professional bodies that support high standards in client service.
The firm’s model is intentionally personal, with the principal overseeing each matter from first consultation through resolution. Clients turn to the firm for clear, confidential guidance delivered with empathy and practical problem solving. Whether the engagement calls for consultation, mediation, or representation, the team prioritizes attentive listening and precise advice so clients can make informed decisions with confidence.
For individuals and families, the firm assists with marriage and separation issues, child arrangements, and long term estate and succession planning. For business owners, it pairs legal counsel with company secretarial capability to support governance, transactions, and regulatory compliance as enterprises grow. Across all instructions, the firm emphasizes plain language communication, realistic strategies, and timely execution.
About Usman & Partners
Founded in 2015
Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Family
Private Client
Languages spoken
English
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Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional legal services in Lawsuits & Disputes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Antitrust Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Business
Entrepreneurs and SMEs receive practical counsel on business formation, contracts, compliance, and risk management. As a licensed company secretary, the firm handles statutory filings and corporate records while drafting fit for purpose agreements that support day to day operations and long term growth.
FDA Law
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
Corporate & Commercial
The firm supports owners and management with corporate governance, shareholders agreements, and commercial contracting, and provides company secretarial oversight for ongoing compliance. Advice is tailored to the client’s commercial objectives, with clear milestones and documentation to keep transactions on track.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law
Banking & Finance
Project Finance
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Energy, Environment & ESG
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
Criminal Defense
Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Family
The firm advises on marriage and separation, child arrangements, maintenance, and related agreements, using mediation and collaborative methods where suitable. Each matter is prepared with careful attention to facts, timelines, and documentation so clients can navigate sensitive decisions efficiently and with minimal conflict.
Private Client
The practice designs and implements wills, trusts, and enduring powers, and guides executors and families through probate and estate administration. For clients with family businesses, the firm aligns personal estate plans with succession goals to protect assets and ensure continuity for future generations.
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