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Nasema Jalaludheen
Her practice areas cover a wide variety of complex corporate, commercial and civil litigation matters, arbitration and mediation.
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Having been in active practice since 1998, Nasema is not one to shy away from adversity.
Her practice areas cover a wide variety of complex corporate, commercial and civil litigation matters, arbitration and mediation. These include tortious claims, administrative proceedings, land law, intellectual property related matters, lender liability litigation, banking litigation, matters concerning estate and actions involving creditors rights. She has also prosecuted claims based on banker’s liability against negligence. In recent days she has also rendered advice on tenancies, production rights and employment matters.
She welcomes instructions outside these practice areas.
She has experience in collaborating with accountants, foreign counsel, architects, quantity surveyors and foreign experts on analytics and computation of damages.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
- Maya Angelou.
Work Highlight
- Represented a client in administrative proceedings on whether the change of status of the original land tenure from freehold to leasehold is ultra-vires and unlawful. The value of the land would increase threefold if the change of status of land was ultra-vires (see: Leo Leslie Armstrong (sebagai Presiden dan pemegang jawatankuasa the Young Men' s Christian Association of Kuala Lumpur) (Persatuan Pemuda Kristian Kuala Lumpur) v Jawatankuasa Kerja Tanah Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (yang dahulunya dipegang oleh Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri Selangor) [2014] MLJU 768).
- Represented defendants in multiples suits which concluded in the suits being struck off and the plaintiff being declared a vexatious litigant wherein the decision was also upheld by the Federal Court (see: Yong Tshu Khin & Anor v Dahan Cipta Sdn Bhd & Anor and other appeals [2021] 1 MLJ 478).
- Represented and advised a Malaysian company in an arbitration in London based on the ICC Rules in a complex dispute on contractual rights of an educational institutional in a collaboration agreement for undergraduate programmes.
- Represented parties in a complex Islamic banking dispute with a claim over RM21 million wherein the issue was on non-compliance of Shariah Advisory Council’s Resolutions as well as Shariah and the use of civil as well as common law in Islamic financing.
- Represented a Labuan entity in setting aside a null and void order (on grounds of illegality) wherein the entity was to pay approximately USD820,000.00 (see: George Pathmanathan a/l Michael Gandhi Nathan v Portcullis International Ltd & Ors (Portcullis Trust (Labuan) Ltd, proposed intervener) [2023] MLJU 837).
- Represented a defendant in a claim by the Plaintiff arising from an illegal money lending transaction and the issue of restitution (see: Tan Hing Chew & Anor v Alireza Banakar [2019] MLJU 54)
- Acted in an application for the removal of a liquidator under Section 232(1) Companies Act 1965 (see: Yap Cheng Hai v Yap Cheng Hai Feng Shui Center of Excellence Sdn Bhd & Ors [2010] MLJU 1858).
- Successfully represented the defendants in a claim for tort of conspiracy (see: Shell (M) Trading Sdn Bhd v Tan Bee Leh @ Tan Yue Khoen & Ors [2013] 8 MLJ 533).
- Represented parties against a renowned developer for compensation amounting to RM1 million arising from defects in the property wherein the property was said to be purchased on “as is where is basis”.
- Acted in proceedings for various types of injunctions e.g., Anti-Suit injunction, Mareva injunction, Erinford injunction and Anton Piller injunction.
- Represented parties in tortious actions such as negligence and defamation.
- Advised and represented a company in opposing a Scheme of Arrangement pursuant to section 366 of the Companies Act 2016. The debt due and owing to the company that supplied engines for naval combat ships was more than RM132 million.
- Acted and advised parties in a suit for breach of directors’ fiduciary duties with damages claimed exceeding RM14 million.
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Testimonials
“We had the pleasure of dealing with Ms Nasema Jalaludheen and her team. Her commitment and dedication to our cause has been assuring from day one. We greatly appreciate her sharp, concise and ethical approach”
“I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent work that your team comprised of Nasema Jalaludheen and Rachel See, did in handling our recent legal case. Your team was able to negotiate a settlement that was favourable to our company, and your mediation skills helped to facilitate a smooth resolution to the case. Your litigation skills were also on full display, as you successfully represented our company in court and put pressure on the opposing company to achieve our desired outcome. One of the things that really impressed us was the adaptability that your team employed. Specifically, the use of Zoom was crucial in helping us to stay connected and communicate effectively during the recent COVID pandemic. Your team was fast to adapt to the challenges posed by the pandemic and continued to provide top-notch legal services despite the unusual circumstances. In addition to your legal skills and expertise, I also want to highlight your team's good organization and teamwork. It was clear that everyone was working together towards a common goal, and this was a key factor in the success of the case. We are grateful to have had such a skilled and dedicated team on our side, and we would not hesitate to work with you again in the future.”
“Dear Ms. Nasema Jalaludheen,
I have been meaning to send this long overdue note for a while now.
On behalf of Portcullis Trust (Labuan) Ltd, I would like to convey our deep commendation for how you and Rachel See (under your tutelage) have approached and executed our above captioned lawsuit with pinpoint diagnosis of the issues, vision and clarity of strategy, meticulous execution of the paperwork and last but not least, a tour de force delivery of your advocacy. The company’s legal rights and interests have been well pursued and transacted."
“I recently worked with Nasema on the estate matter of my late brother, and I was extremely impressed with their level of expertise and dedication. From the very beginning, Nasema took the time to thoroughly explain the legal process and answer all my questions, which made me feel much more comfortable and confident about the case. She was very responsive and always available to discuss any updates or concerns I had. Throughout the dealings, Nasema consistently demonstrated her deep knowledge of the law and her ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system. She worked tirelessly to gather all the necessary information and build steady documentation on my behalf. In the end, the result was even better than I had hoped for and fast, and I am incredibly grateful to Nasema for her excellent work. I would not hesitate to recommend Nasema to anyone in need of legal representation.”
“The lawyers, particularly S Sivaneindiren and Nasema Jalaludheen, are very passionate, capable and knowledgeable. They conduct extensive research and communicate well with their clients.
Qualifications
- Advocate and Solicitor, High Court in Malaya (1998)
- Certificate in Legal Practice (1997)
- LLB (Hons), University of London (1996)
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