NUR SY AKIRAH NOR AZAM SHAH

Partner

Nur Syakirah Nor Azam Shah is a results-driven legal practitioner with over five years of experience in litigation practice. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), where she was awarded the Academic Excellence Award. She was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in October 2019.

Her core practice focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, debt recovery, banking and finance, and employment disputes. She regularly represents clients in trials, interlocutory applications, and appellate proceedings before the Subordinate Courts, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Industrial Court. She is known for her thorough preparation, persuasive advocacy, and strategic case management. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, she crafts tailored legal strategies that drive impactful results for her clients.

She has a long-standing commitment to advocacy, having represented Malaysia in the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition (Global Rounds) in Washington D.C., and emerged Champion in the National Rounds. Her extensive mooting and coaching experience continues to inform her sharp, articulate, and structured courtroom approach.

Experiance

Litigation
  • Represented the applicant in a judicial review against the Consumer Claims Tribunal: Uniq Event & Catering v Tribunal Tuntutan Pengguna & Anor [2024] MLJU 1173; [2024] CLJU 1127
  • Assisted the lead counsel in successfully opposing a Fortuna injunction aimed at preventing the filing of a winding-up petition relating to the i-RPS investment agreement: Ace Holdings Berhad v Lukman Hakimi Abdullah [2023] 1 LNS 601 investment agreement: Ace Holdings Berhad v Lukman Hakimi Abdullah [2023] 1 LNS 601
  • Assisted the lead counsel in securing a key victory for the Claimant in an unfair dismissal claim before the Industrial Court: Zaharuddin bin Mohd Yusoff v THP Bina Sdn Bhd [2023] 2 LNS 2400
  • Represented the plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit concerning statements made via iMessage: Pushparajan R Thachanamoorthy v Chin Wai Yee [2023] 1 CLJ 97
  • Assisted the lead counsel in a construction claim involving LAD, which was partly allowed in favour of the plaintiff: PBH Engineering Sdn Bhd v Y&S Ilham Jaya Sdn Bhd [2024] CLJU 772
  • Represented the Respondent in defending an appeal involving liability for machinery damage and indemnity in a construction project: EESB Equipment Sdn Bhd v PBH Trading & Construction Sdn Bhd & Ors [2025] MLRHU 238
  • Represented the plaintiff in opposing a striking-out application on estoppel grounds: FBM Crowdtech Sdn Bhd v Chia Chooi Heah [2024] MLJU 1676
  • Acted in complex shareholder disputes, including breach of investment agreements, and successfully secured favourable settlements.
  • Assisted lead counsel in representing client in a minority oppression suit, securing a favourable settlements.
  • Assisted lead counsel to successfully set aside an injunction order on behalf of a fintech client.
  • Successfully represented a resort hotel in a cross-border debt recovery suit, involving enforcement of contractual obligations on behalf of a foreign-based corporate entity.
  • Represented client in a medical negligence claim against ENT specialist.
  • Assisted lead counsel in a fraudulent land transaction dispute.
  • Assisted in multiple legal claims for Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) involving contractual recovery and enforcement issues.
Banking & Debt Recovery
  • Acted for banks and financial institutions, handling matters involving loan defaults, Order for Sale applications and recovery actions.
  • Acted for peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms, managing enforcement and litigation for defaulted P2P financing agreements.

Notable Achievements

  • Champion, Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition (National Rounds) 2017
  • Representative of Malaysia, Jessup International Moot Court Competition (Global Rounds), Washington D.C., USA
  • Runner-up, LAWASIA International Moot Competition 2015 (Sydney, Australia)
  • Best Team, LAWASIA National Rounds 2016
  • Runner-up, 1st MYCC Competition Law Moot 2016
  • Champion, UiTM Inter-Asasi Moot Competition 2014
  • Head of Bailiff, Thomas Philip-Novice Arbitration Mooting Competition (2017 & 2018)

Additional Engagements

  • Frequently engaged in negotiations, mediations, and client advisory across all practice areas
  • Served as Official Coach for Team Malaysia at the ASEAN Law Moot 2023, and as High Committee [Tab Master] at the 11th Novice Arbitration Mooting Competition 2023
  • Actively involved in advocacy and public interest initiatives, including literacy outreach for B40 children.

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