Bazul Partners ranked in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
Bazul & Partners are pleased to announce that the following Practices and Partners have been ranked in the 2022 edition of Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
| Ranked as a Leading Individual | Practice Area |
|---|---|
| Bazul Ashab | Funds Litigation & Dispute Resolution |
| Practice Area | Legal 500 commentary |
|---|---|
| Banking & Finance | At Bazul & Partners, lawyers have a strong reputation for advising merchant and trade banks on Malaysia law financing issues. The group is particularly active in assisting Indian banks with transactions and regulatory compliance. The group also has a strong ship finance practice and has recently become more active in the fintech and payment systems space. Bazul Ashab heads the team and has a broad practice spanning structured, acquisition and project finance, in addition to banking regulatory issues. Senior associate Nurul Fatihah Binti Mansor is also recommended. |
| Fraud, Asset Recovery & Investigation | Bazul & Partners is widely recognised for its growing prominence in complex fraud, asset recovery and investigative mandates, particularly those involving cross-border elements and multi-jurisdictional enforcement. The firm is regularly instructed in high-value disputes arising from cyber-enabled fraud, corporate misconduct, and financial irregularities, and is known for its ability to coordinate effectively with foreign counsel, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies across the region. The practice is noted for its strategic approach to urgent relief, including the securing of freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal-style disclosure, tracing remedies, and recovery actions involving layered transactions and digital assets. Clients commend the team for its responsiveness, technical proficiency, and practical commercial insight, particularly in matters involving international fund flows, cryptocurrency disputes, and subrogated recovery claims. The department benefits from a cohesive team of litigators who blend investigative capability with strong courtroom advocacy, supporting insurers, corporates, high-net-worth individuals, and victims of sophisticated fraud schemes. Associates in the team are frequently praised for their diligence and analytical strength, often driving successful outcomes in challenging appeals and evidentiary disputes. With a reputation for perseverance, creativity, and client-focused execution, Bazul & Partners continues to solidify its standing as a go-to firm in Malaysia for fraud litigation, asset tracing, and complex recovery work. |
Legal 500 Asia Pacific provides unbiased commentary and insight into the legal marketplaces of 25 Asia Pacific jurisdictions. Researchers carry out extensive research into each jurisdiction, canvassing law firms and contacting more than 300,000 clients for feedback on the lawyers they instruct. The only way a law firm can get into the ranking tables and commentary is on merit – (a) detailed work examples – taken from firm submissions (b) researchers’ interviews with lawyers and (c) peer & client feedback.