Amanda’s practice bridges the worlds of law, business, and innovation. She believes that sound legal advice is most effective when aligned with business insight. Her integrated approach connects corporate and company secretarial work, intellectual property and dispute resolution – helping clients manage their business seamlessly from incorporation to growth and protection.
Her core strength lies in understanding people and their industries; and translating those insights into strategy and negotiation. By combining corporate foresight with dispute resolution experience, she helps businesses protect their interests and position themselves advantageously in both deal-making and conflict resolution.
Beyond practice, Amanda serves as the Legal Advisor to the Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) and sits on the legal committee of Wanita Industri Binaan Malaysia (WIBM). Her involvement across industries allows her to draw from a diverse reservoir of perspectives, and enriches the advice she delivers to clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
> L.L.B (Hons) (Cardiff University)
> L.L.M International Commercial Law (Cardiff University)
> Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple)
> Advocate & Solicitor (High Court of Malaya)
> Registered Trademark Agent
Clients & focus areas
Corporate & Business Structuring Advising entrepreneurs and joint-venture partners from the outset of incorporation on shareholding, governance, and ownership structures. She frequently guides clients on aligning their business models with brand and IP strategy — including trademark, patent, and advertising compliance.
Intellectual Property & Brand Protection Advising local and overseas clients on IP portfolio management, enforcement, and anti-infringement strategies. Amanda also assists with licensing and commercialization arrangements, cross-border registrations, and IP litigation and settlement negotiations.
Commercial & Dispute Work Representing companies in breach of contract, fraud, and commercial disputes — including debt recovery, partnership issues, and asset protection matters. She works closely with tax agents and restructuring advisors to develop turnaround strategies, manage penalties, and lift companies out of financial distress.
Corporate Secretarial & Regulatory Support Acting as company secretary for private and public companies, advising on compliance, governance, and ongoing regulatory filings. Her work includes reinstatement of struck-off entities, maintenance of business licenses, and corporate restructuring involving judicial management and liquidation.
Strategic Advisory & Cross-Border Work Collaborating with auditors, tax professionals, and foreign counsel on cross-border contracts, fund management, asset recovery, and liquidation matters. She also advises on franchise, tenancy, and lease agreements, ensuring clients’ interests are fully protected in their commercial dealings.
