NORAINI BINTI ROSLIE
Partner
Graduated LL.B (Hons), University of Malaya (2015)
Graduated LL.M, University of Malaya (2026)
Admitted as Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2016)
Admitted as Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Sabah & Sarawak (Sabah State) (2017)
Post-Qualified Experience : 10 years
Litigation and dispute resolution specialist with ten (10) years of deep courtroom experience handling complex commercial, banking, maritime and civil disputes, from managing panel work for financial institutions and leading litigation departments to handling matters through the Court of Appeal and Federal Court. Her reputation is built on delivering results across high-volume contentious portfolios and complex disputes across the full litigation spectrum.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Served as the handling lawyer for the following institution/companies under panel instructions:-
o Maybank & Maybank Islamic
o Bank Islam
o PERNAS
o Hap Seng Credit Sdn Bhd
o PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad
o Mesra Retail & Café Sdn Bhd
Served as the handling lawyer for RHB Bank on ad-hoc basis.
Took lead on banking and recovery advisory by preparing legal opinions and actionable recommendations.
Delivered talks/briefings to financial institutions on banking recovery and enforcement processes
Served as the handling lawyer for Telekom Malaysia / TM Technology under panel instructions
Acted for a foreign national claimant in a negligence suit against Sabah Park for injuries sustained from a fallen tree incident
Acted for a foreign national tenant in a negligence claim against a landlord arising from a ceiling collapse at the rented residence
Served as the handling lawyer for the following company under panel instructions:-
o E.A. Technique Bhd (now Avangaad Bhd)
o MISC Berhad
Acted for and represented the following clients in admiralty, shipping and maritime matters, including claims and defence work:-
o PJZ Marine Sdn. Bhd.
o Shapadu Energy Services Sdn. Bhd.
o Megah Port Management Sdn. Bhd.
o IT Portlink Sdn. Bhd.
o Al-Biruno Agro
o Jia Sheng (HK) Shipping Co. Ltd.
o Ad Lestari Offshore & Marine Services Sdn. Bhd.
o Keyfield Offshore Sdn. Bhd.
o JCB Oil & Gas Services Sdn. Bhd.
o Grade One Marine Shipyard Sdn. Bhd.
o Specialized Marine Sdn. Bhd.
o Marine Creation Sdn. Bhd.
Acted for Malaysia Shipowners’ Association on an ROS-related regulatory matter
Handled vessel arrest matters, including preparation and filing of arrest papers and related enforcement steps
Handled charterparty disputes, including bareboat charter issues and related claims
Handled cargo claims and loss/damage of cargo disputes
Handled disputes arising from towage operations and related incidents
Acted in relation to vessel detention matters involving Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM)
Acted in disputes arising from bunkers / fuel supply arrangements
Handled caveat against arrest filings in vessel arrest-related matters
Led the drafting of the Contract Document [using PWD Design & Build Form (Rev 1/2010)] for the Proposed Development of UMS Teaching Hospital between BHO Melati Sdn Bhd and BHO Sdn Bhd (RM652 million construction project).
o Prepared 11 Novation Agreements appointing consultants for the project.
o Prepared a legal opinion on the Contract Document’s validity, enforceability and binding effect.
Handled CIPAA claim proceedings up to the Court of Appeal level.
Managed tenancy and leasing matters for the following companies under panel instructions:-
o Sinar Pembangunan Sdn Bhd
o Lembaga Tabung Haji
Managed recovery actions in respect of outstanding management/maintenance charges for Tarlia Enterprises Sdn Bhd under panel instructions
Drafted, reviewed and negotiated tenancy and leasing documentation for landlords, tenants and corporate occupiers.
Handled tenancy and property management litigation end-to-end, including arrears, damages, vacant possession and Management Corporation recovery action.
Supported an investor/shareholder due diligence exercise by leading the legal compliance review and reporting key issues for decision-making.
Acted as legal counsel on retainer for a public listed company, advising on contracts, compliance, procurement and dispute risk.
In-house legal experience within the Legal Department of a public listed company, handling contract review, compliance queries and internal stakeholder approval.
Reviewed and negotiated a broad range of commercial contracts, including tenancy/licence arrangements, service agreements and vendor engagements.
Served as Legal Consultant/Advisor to Parti Warisan’s candidate for N.11 Usukan during the Sabah State General Election 2020.
Served as Legal Consultant/Advisor to Parti Warisan’s candidate for N.10 Sulaman during the General Election 2018.