Lawyers
Our partners believe in keeping sharp and finely tuned in legal matters in order that the firm is in a better position to advise clients on the larger picture of litigation matters as well as the salient points relating to conveyancing practices.
They also believe in keeping up with the recent developments of the law of Malaysia so as to enable us to offer our client clear and speedy advice with regards to the law.
THE LATE MR. ZIRAJ RIZAL BIN ABDULLAH
LLB (HONS) LONDON CLP
Founder
The late MR. ZIRAJ RIZAL BIN ABDULLAH, obtained his LLB (Hons) from the University of London in 1991 and chambered with Messrs Gulam Mustaffa & Co, No. 189, Room 107/108, (First Floor), Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 51000 Kuala Lumpur, before his call to the Malaysia Bar in 1994 as an Advocate & Solicitor, and continued to work there as a Legal Assistant until Feb, 1995.
Prior to his call to the Malaysia Bar Mr. Ziraj Rizal was a government servant for 23 years. In 1992 he was awarded the Excellency Service Award.
In 1995, Mr. Ziraj Rizal established Messrs Ziraj & Co as a sole proprietor before it was incorporated into a partnership and subsequently changed its name to Messrs Rizal Many & Logan.
He was actively involved in advising and servicing individual and corporate clients in various legal matter such as claims and disputes, Preparation of Loan documentation, Facility Agreements, industrial claims, labour disputes, commercial and corporate Agreement, debt recovery, bankruptcy, Probate & Administration, family law, civil litigation and general conveyancing.
Mr. Ziraj Rizal was also one of the Panel in the Bar Council Disciplinary Board from 2005 to 2014.
Mr. Ziraj Rizal was a prominent, hardworking and passionate lawyer who is respected and loved by many. He had been actively practising as an Advocates & Solicitors and as a Senior Partner of Messrs Rizal Many & Logan until he passed away on 31st July, 2020.
SELAYAMANY A/L MUNIANDY
LLB (HONS) LONDON, CLP
Founder
Mr. Selayamany A/L Muniandy 44 years old obtained his LLB (Hons) from the University of London in 1991 and chambered with Mr Thangaraj Balsundram of Messrs Thangaraj & Associates of Suite 701, 7th Floor, Wisma LalDoshi, 135 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lurnpur, before his call to the Malaysia Bar in mid 1994 as an Advocate & Solicitor.
Prior to his call to the Malaysia Bar, Mr, Selayamany a/l Muniandy worked as a civil litigation and conveyancing clerk with well established legal firms over a period of 11 yrs. He has wide experience in preparation of Bank Loan Documentation, Bridging Loan, Facility Agreements, Sale & Purchase of commercial and residential properties, debt recovery, bankruptcy matters and general conveyancing.
Between 1994 and May 1997, he was employed as a Legal Assistant with the legal firm of Messrs Ganendrah & Associates of No. 402, 4th Floor, Wisma LalDoshi, 135 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur. Where he was responsible for preparing of loan documentation and facility Agreements for Bank of Commerce, PhelioAllied Bank Berhad, Perkara Finance Berhad .
Mr. Selayamany a/l Muniandy is actively involved in criminal and civil litigation, and has experience in debt recovery, bankruptcy matter, distress, labour and industrial cases etc.
N. LOGANAYAGAM
LLB (HONS) ENG (CLP) MAL
Founder
Mr. Logan was admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in March 1995.
He was groomed at Messrs Kiru & Yong under the astute guidance of Mr. K.Kirubakaran in all areas of litigation especially with regards to leasing, hire purchase and debt recovery matters before proceeding to head the litigation department at Messrs Thevin Chandran & Wong (Kuala Lumpur Office).
During his tenure at Messrs Thevin Chandran & Wong, Mr. Logan was put through the paces in various applications before both the subordinate and the high courts and has had the fortunate experience of working and assisting Mr. Chandran G. Nair in several Federal Court and Court of Appeal cases.
Mr. Logan has in fact carved a niche for himself and the firm especially in litigating contentious bankruptcy and foreclosure matters for various financial institutions and he is widely regarded for his knowledge in these areas of the law.
Mr. Logan then joined Nilai College (a subsidiary of Peladang Kimia) as Assistant Manager of Human Resource and this experimental foray into the corporate world has afforded Mr. Logan with great insights into the field of labour disputes, industrial relations and further honed his skills in negotiation.
During the course of his career, Mr. Logan has learned that the needs of financial institutions, corporations and companies are that work be dispensed with expeditiously and efficiently with fine attention to detail.
His experience and knowledge in the legal field is as follows: -
Litigation
- Conducting full trials and full hearings at all levels of our legal systems
- Foreclosure proceedings and other land related matters
- Bankruptcy proceedings and winding-up matters
- Injunction and breach of contract matters
- Guarantee and Indemnity matters
- Building construction disputes and performance bond matters
- Tenancy disputes and distress matters
- Lease and hire purchase matters
- Negligence and accident personal injury and road traffic cases
- Generally all other litigation matters such as debt recovery on behalf of financial institutions corporations and companies
Conveyancing
- Preparing perusing and vetting Sale and Purchase Agreements and all other necessary documents in relation thereto
- Preparing perusing and vetting loan documentations pertaining to financial institutions for and on behalf of the Borrowers
- Preparing, perusing, vetting and negotiating the terms in tenancy agreements and lease agreements
- Preparing perusing and vetting other agreements and documents which among others comprise of various trust deeds, deeds of settlement, powers of attorney and other miscellaneous agreements
MERDIANA BINTI ZIRAJ RIZAL
LLB (HONS) UITM
Lawyer
Ms. Merdiana Binti Ziraj Rizal obtained her LLB (Hons) from the University Technology MARA (UITM) in 2018 with Second class upper. She chambered with Messrs Rizal Many & Logan under the firm’s Senior Partner, Mr. Ziraj Rizal Bin Abdullah as her Master, before her call to the Malaysia Bar in September, 2019 at the Kuala Lumpur High Court as an Advocate & Solicitor. She continued to work there as a Legal Assistant until January 2020 when she was admitted as a one of the Partner of the firm.
Prior to 2008 Ms. Merdiana who is also a Degree holder in BBA (Hons) from Multimedia University, Malaysia have various experience in few corporate entities including Maybank Berhad, Digi Telecommunication Sdn Bhd and NZ Wheels (NAZA GROUP OF COMPANIES).
In 2008 she joined Messrs Rizal Many & Logan as a Legal Secretary where she was groomed by Mr. Ziraj Rizal in many areas of practice including Conveyancing, Will, Probate and Administration, Bankruptcy, Power of Attorney, Lease and Tenancy and Civil Litigation. In the same year, she pursue her Legal studies by joining UITM as a part-time student where she did her Bachelor of Legal Studies and subsequently continue to obtained her LLB from the same University. She has been with Messrs Rizal Many & Logan ever since.
Ms. Merdiana is actively involved in advising and servicing individual and corporate clients in various legal matter such as Claims and Disputes, Preparation of Loan documentation, Facility Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreement. Industrial claims, Labour disputes, Commercial and Corporate Agreement, Debt recovery, Bankruptcy, Power of Attorney, Lease and Tenancy, Probate & Administration, Family law, Civil litigation and all areas of conveyancing.
Her experience and knowledge in the legal field is as follows: -
Litigation
- Conducting full trials and full hearings at all levels of our legal systems
- Foreclosure proceedings and other land related matters
- Bankruptcy proceedings and winding-up matters
- Injunction and breach of contract matters
- Guarantee and Indemnity matters
- Building construction disputes and performance bond matters
- Tenancy disputes and distress matters
- Lease and hire purchase matters
- Negligence and accident personal injury and road traffic cases
- Probate and Administration matters
- Generally all other litigation matters such as debt recovery on behalf of financial institutions corporations and companies
Conveyancing
- Preparing perusing and vetting Sale and Purchase Agreements and all other necessary documents in relation thereto
- Preparing perusing and vetting loan documentations pertaining to financial institutions for and on behalf of the Borrowers
- Preparing, perusing, vetting and negotiating the terms in tenancy agreements and lease agreements
- Preparing perusing and vetting other agreements and documents which among others comprise of various trust deeds, deeds of settlement, powers of attorney and other miscellaneous agreements
CHANDRAN G. NAIR
LLB (HONS) (S’PORE)
Lawyer
Mr. Chandran G. Nair is a Consultant to the firm. He is a Bachelor of Laws (Hon) from University of Singapore having graduated in 1967. As a civil litigation lawyer, he has handled cases in practically all the High Courts in Peninsular Malaysia as well as the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.
Called to the Bar in 1968, he started as a legal assistant with Maxwell Kenion Cowdy & Jones, Ipoh. He set up the firm of Thevin Chandran & Siva in 1971 along Mr. S. Theivanthiran and Mr. G. Sivapragasam. When Mr. Chong Sin Kwong joined the firm in 1975, it became known as Thevin Chandran, Siva & Chong. The name was changed several times over the years and continued as Thevin Chandran & Assocs. Until 2016, when Mr. Chandran G. Nair set up a sole proprietorship in his name (Chandran Nair & Associates) in Petaling Jaya.
With 55 years of experience both in general civil litigation he has also had considerable experience in Bank documentations, conveyancing, probate and related litigation as well as Company matters and continues to be actively involved in our firm.
J.T. NATHAN
LLB (HONS) LONDON, CLP
Lawyer
Mr. J.T. Nathan was admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in November 2000.
He was groomed at Messrs Kumar Thashin & Co under the astute guidance of Mr. A. Santha Kumar and Mr. P. Thashinamoorthy in all areas of Criminal and Civil litigation especially with regards in debt recovery matters and accident matters and also Conveyancing.
During his tenure at the above firm, he assisted counsel primarily in litigation matters and a wide variety of cases in the lower courts.
He also received extensive exposure and guidance in all areas of conveyancing especially in all kind of Sale and Purchase Agreements and Loan Documentation.
During his formative years, he has acquired vast experience and knowledge in the practice and procedures of our legal system.
He strongly believes that thorough preparation is a pre-requisite for all legal matters and that preparation must be coupled with incisive insights into the matter in hand.
His experience and knowledge in the legal field includes :-
Litigation
- Debt recovery matters and late delivery claims.
- Bankruptcy proceedings and winding-up matters
- Accident matters and other tort related matters
- Divorce proceedings and Letter of Administration and Probate matters
- Criminal matters
Conveyancing
- Preparing and perusing Sale and Purchase Agreements and all other necessary documents in relation thereto
- Preparing and perusing loan documentation of financial institutions
- Preparing and perusing other agreements such as trust deeds deed of settlement power of attorneys and others.
S. SRI NAGAVARNAN
LLB (HONS) UUM, LLM (MALAYA)
Lawyer
Mr. Sri was admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in July 2011 and currently a partner of the firm.
He was groomed at Messrs Tommy Thomas (Advocates & Solicitors) under the astute guidance of Ms. Sitpah Selvaratnam in all areas of Civil litigation, particularly in the area of commercial law, banking, shipping and also constitutional law.
During his tenure at the above firm, he assisted counsel primarily in litigation matters. Mr. Sri is available to accept instructions in all principal areas of the Chamber’s practice and also Conveyancing practice.
Mr Sri practices dispute resolution in a broad range of areas, including bankruptcy & insolvency, contractual disputes, corporate and commercial litigation, estate & probate claims.
As a legal practitioner, Mr.Sri is meticulous, articulate and takes a no nonsense approach towards resolution of disputes.
Mr Sri also regularly appointed to advise and represent individuals, corporate and GLC’s clients in all levels of Malaysian courts and is experienced in handling a variety of contentious matters.
Throughout of his practice, Mr. Sri strives not only to provide a sound legal solution but also a practical and holistic solutions to clients.
Areas of Practice:-
- Corporate & Commercial Litigation
- Contractual Disputes
- Bankruptcy & Insolvency
- Letters of administration and probate
- Corporate Recovery
- Land Disputes
- Negligence
- Partnership Disputes
TRIPTPAL KAUR
LLB (BOND, AUST)
Lawyer
Triptpal Kaur, an esteemed alumna of Bond University, Australia, has made a significant impact since being admitted to the High Court of Malaya as an advocate and solicitor in 1998. Throughout her illustrious career spanning several decades, she has consistently showcased her legal prowess, specialising in various areas, with a particular focus on insurance claims and civil litigation.
Triptpal has honed a comprehensive skill set through her involvement in dispute resolution, corporate commercial transactions, and financial instruments. Notably, her tenures at Antah International Brokers Sdn Bhd and Tradewinds International Insurance Brokers Sdn Bhd have provided her with invaluable expertise in the insurance domain.
Renowned as a prominent figure in the insurance industry, Triptpal has extensive experience in adjusting practices and is highly sought after for her advisory role. She offers strategic counsel and representation in insurance documentations, policies, compliance matters, and litigation disputes. In addition to her proficiency in insurance law, her practice extends to business and property law, minority shareholder disputes, bank financing, and security documentation.
Triptpal is widely recognized for her tenacity and ferocity in representing clients, both inside and outside the courtroom. Her unwavering dedication has earned her a stellar reputation among her peers, and she frequently extends her expertise through consultation services, particularly in the intricate landscape of insurance matters.
Renowned as a prominent figure in the insurance industry, Triptpal has extensive experience in adjusting practices and is highly sought after for her advisory role. She offers strategic counsel and representation in insurance documentations, policies, compliance matters, and litigation disputes. In addition to her proficiency in insurance law, her practice extends to business and property law, minority shareholder disputes, bank financing, and security documentation.
PRIATHARISINY K. GANESAN
LLB (HONS) LONDON, CLP
Lawyer
Ms. Priatharisiny was admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in January 2002.
She was groomed at Messrs. G.K. Ganesan, Saiful & Rokiah under the astute guidance of Mr. G.K. Ganesan in all areas of Civil litigation, Bankruptcy proceedings and Winding Up proceedings.
During her tenure at the above firm, she has assisted the counsels primarily in litigation matters, in doing researches of case materials, in preparation for trials and proceedings and also in attending courts at all levels.
Her experience and knowledge in the legal field includes:-
- Conducting full trials and hearings at all levels of our legal system
- Drafting of letters of demands
- Drafting of all cause papers relevant to civil proceedings
- Execution proceedings post judgment such as Bankruptcy and winding up proceedings, Judgment Debtors Summons, Garnishee proceedings.
- Drafting of Letters of administration and probate
- Drafting of Wills
- Order for sale
- Distribution of properties
- Banking litigation
ROSTAM BIN MUNSAB
LLB (HONS) IIUM
Lawyer
Encik Rostam was admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in April 1990.
He was groomed at Messrs Jagjit Singh & Co, Kuala Lumpur under astute guidance of Mr Jagjit Singh himself in all areas of criminal and civil litigation especially with regards to debt recovery matters and accident cases for the insurance companies.
During his tenure at Messrs Jagjit Singh & Co, he assisted counsels primarily in litigation matters and wide variety of cases at the Magistrate courts.
He also received extensive exposure and guidance in all areas of conveyancing matters especially in the drafting of Sale and Purchase Agreements, Sub sale agreements, Tenancy agreements and preparing the loan documentations for the Banks.
During his years of practise, he has acquired vast experience and knowledge in the areas of conveyancing, litigation and advisory role to clients as well.
He strongly believes that a lawyer should be well equipped with legal knowledge and able to provide legal opinion on complicated issues as envisaged by the clients.
His experience and knowledge in the legal field includes:-
Litigation
- Drafting letters of demands for debt recovery and late delivery claims
- Conducting debt recovery trials
- Conducting breach of contract actions
- Bankruptcy proceedings and winding-up matters
- Divorce proceedings and Letters of Administration matters
- Accident matters and tort related matters
- Banking litigation matters
Conveyancing
- Preparing and perusing Sale and Purchase Agreements and Sub sale agreements
- Preparing and perusing the loan documentations for the banks
- Preparing and perusing other agreements such as Power of Attorney, Deed of Trust, Deed of Settlement, Memorandum of Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.
MR LOONG FOO CHING (William)
LLB (HONS) LONDON
Lawyer
Mr. Loong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) honours degree from the University of London as a part-time external student in 1991 and obtained the certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) from the qualifying Board of Malaysia in the following year.
He then read in law in the chambers of M/s Shearne Delamore & Company in 1993 and was called to the Bar and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in July 1994.
In 2003, Mr Loong completed the Master of Laws (L.L.M) degree from University of Malaya.
He is also an associate member of both the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London (now known as The London Institute of Banking and Finance) and Institute Bank-Bank Malaysia (“IBBM”) (now known as Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers).
He authored the first Study Guide in “Retail Financial Services”, an optional paper in the Diploma in Banking and Finance offered by IBBM in 1995.
Mr Loong commenced legal practice in May 1995 as a partner in the firm of Ng Cheng Kiat & Partners (which later changed its name to Cheng Kiat & Lim). He left legal services in July 2003 and served in the corporate sector for a brief period. He resumed legal practice in April 2005 and joined Khaled Mutang Chan & Lim, Chim Yiam Tan & Associates and Chim Yiam & Associates before coming on board at Rizal, Many & Logan in March 2014.
Mr Loong’s principal areas of concentration included commercial, conveyancing, corporate, banking and finance matters and related security documentation and among his corporate clients are:-
- Association Hire Purchase Co. M’sia
- Lucrative Valley Sdn Bhd
- CMT Resources Sdn Bhd
- New Supercab Sdn Bhd
- Sokha Pantai Quarry Sdn Bhd
Instruments managed included MOUs and JV agreements (both between local and foreign parties), sale and purchase and leasing of real properties, share-sale agreements, commercial contracts and financial instruments relating to loans and credit facilities.
Prior to legal practice, Mr Loong spent a total of 25 years in the Banking & finance industry and last held the position of a senior manager with a licensed finance company in Kuala Lumpur. He has extensive practical experience not only in banking and finance company operations, but also on commercial matters.
He is currently the honorary legal adviser to the Association of Hire Purchase Companies Malaysia.
He also served honorary legal adviser to the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Used Car and Credit Companies from 2000 to 2003.
DHARSHINY A/P AVADIAR
LLB (HONS) UKM
Lawyer
Ms. Dharshiny was admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur in January 2022.
She was groomed at Messrs. Rizal Many & Logan under the astute guidance of Mr. Sri Nagavarnan in all areas of Civil litigation.
During her tenure at the above firm, she has assisted the counsels primarily in litigation matters, in doing researches of case materials, in preparation for trials and proceedings and also in attending courts.
She also received exposure and guidance in all areas of conveyancing especially in and Purchase Agreements and Loan Documentation.
Her experience and knowledge in the legal field includes:-
- Drafting of letters of demands
- Drafting of all cause papers relevant to civil proceedings
- Execution proceedings post judgment such as Bankruptcy and winding up proceedings, Judgment Debtors Summons, Garnishee proceedings.
- Drafting of Letters of administration and probate
- Drafting of Wills
- Divorce proceedings and Letters of Administration matters
- Distribution of properties
Convenyancing
- Preparing a Sale and Purchase Agreements and all other necessary documents in relation thereto
- Preparing loan documentation of financial institutions
- Preparing other agreements such as power of attorneys, deed of trust and others.
We sincerely hope that our firm’s profile has given you an insight on the capabilities of the firm.
If we are given the opportunity we shall be committed to professionally serving you as our client and we assure you of our immediate assistance for all your requests for legal assistance.