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Your choice of legal representation can have a direct impact on the outcome of your matter. It is important to work with a law firm that has a proven track record and has experience in handling legal matters similar to yours.
At our firm, we offer a wealth of experience and work diligently for our clients. We have a wide range of practice areas and can help you with your legal matter.
When you hire our team, we get to work immediately building action and your defence. We understand the value of a swift resolution, but we also know that the right resolution is often more important.
Manoharan Malayalam
Founding Partner
Manoharan Malayalam obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.) from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom in 1989. He did his pupillage in the chambers of eminent lawyers R.K Nathan and Kartar Singh between 1991 and 1992. Mr R.K Nathan was a high court judge. Manoharan also holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics (Business Administration) which he obtained from the University of Malaya in 1985. After being called to the bar in 1992, Manoharan worked as a Legal Assistant to Karpal Singh of Karpal Singh & Co. During his stint, he had specialised in Civil and Criminal Litigation and was made the Senior Legal Assistant. Among the cases Manoharan had attended include the Mary Anne and Kanneperan case and others.
Manoharan decided to branch out on his own and set up his first office, Messrs M Manoharan and Co in Kuala Lumpur on April 2nd, 2001. Manoharan has considerable experience in a broad spectrum of Commercial, Corporate and Private Client Work. His work involves Sales and Purchase of Private Properties, Residential, Shop Houses and Flats, Review and Advice on Sales Agreements, Leases and Power of Attorneys. He has also acted for Banks and Insurance Companies on an Ad Hoc Basis.
Manoharan also specialises in Civil and Commercial Litigation, in particular disputes arising from Breach of Contract, Trust and Administration matters, Traffic Accident and Insurance Claims, Debt Collection and Insolvency Actions, Adoption and Divorce.
Manoharan believes in giving back and is actively involved in community service and assisting the needy.
Anis Salihah binti Abdul Malek
Legal Associate
Anis Salihah binti Abdul Malek has obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) on the 1st of October, 2019 from the University of Technology Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam that is among the notable public premier law school in Malaysia. After obtaining her LL.B Hons, she had proceeded to successfully complete her pupillage on the 23rd of July, 2020 at Messrs Amir Khusyairi & Associates in Shah Alam where she had assisted the Partners in handling Corporate and Civil Litigation files. She was also exposed to Criminal Litigation during her pupillage period.
Anis subsequently joined M Manoharan & Co. on the 2nd of September, 2020 as a paralegal and was admitted to the bar as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on the 2nd of October, 2020. Anis then commenced her practice at M Manoharan & Co. on the 23rd of October, 2020. Within her first few months of practice, Anis had experienced conducting criminal trials on her own at courts of first instance and being the junior counsel in the appellate courts, both the Court of Appeal and Federal Court.
Anis primarily focuses on criminal litigation. Apart from that, she also handles matters relating to civil suits and judicial review, among other practice areas.
Nur Syamimi Adriana Shaharim
Legal Associate
Nur Syamimi Adriana Shaharim obtained LL.B. (Hons) from the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UITM), Malaysia.
She was then called to the bar on September 25, 2020 after having completed her pupillage under the tutelage of Mr. Jagjeet Singh S/O Ranjit Singh at Messrs Saleem Gill & Partners. She then continued to serve at Messrs Salem Gill & Partners as a Legal Associate where she was trained and given opportunities to learn from experienced senior counsels in civil litigations specializes in running down matters.
Syamimi Adriana then joined Messrs M Manoharan & Co. in January 2, 2022 and is currently involved in dealing with both civil and criminal litigation. She has represented clients in Courts at the lower courts as well as the High Court and the Court of Appeal in numerous matters including but not limited to personal injury claims, criminal defense, tortious claims and contractual disputes.