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About juriswela

Built on Principle, Guided by Practice

A legal practice rooted in Kuala Lumpur, serving clients who value considered counsel and straightforward communication.

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Our Story

How juriswela Came to Be

juriswela was established in Kuala Lumpur by a small group of legal practitioners who shared a common view: that quality legal work should come with clear communication and honest expectations. Each of the founding members had spent years working across different areas of Malaysian law — from regulatory compliance in international trade to property dispute resolution and media-sector advisory.

Rather than building a generalist practice, the decision was made early on to focus on three areas where the team had the most relevant experience and where clients frequently lacked access to informed, attentive legal support. Cross-border trade advisory was a natural fit, given Malaysia's position as a trading hub in Southeast Asia. Strata property law was another area where demand for competent legal guidance had outpaced supply, especially among management corporations and individual parcel owners who found the legislative framework difficult to navigate. The third pillar — sports and entertainment law — reflected a growing need in the Malaysian creative and athletic sectors for professional legal representation.

From our office at Jalan Kia Peng, we serve businesses, property owners, athletes, performers, and organisations across Malaysia and beyond. Our goal has remained consistent: to provide measured, well-prepared legal counsel that respects the client's time and trust.

Our Guiding Principles

What Shapes Our Practice

Candour in Communication

We believe clients deserve direct, honest assessments of their legal position. If the path forward involves difficulty, we say so — along with what can be done about it.

Preparation Over Promises

Every matter we take on is approached with thorough preparation — reviewing documents, understanding regulatory context, and anticipating complications before they surface.

Respect for Every Client

Whether an individual parcel owner or a multinational corporation, every client's concern receives the same level of professional attention and care from our team.

Our Team

The People Behind juriswela

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Ahmad Tariq

Managing Partner

Leads the cross-border trade and investment practice. Admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2007, with prior experience at a regional commercial law firm.

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Sharon Lim

Senior Associate

Heads the strata title and management corporation advisory division. She brings a decade of experience in property law and tribunal advocacy.

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Ravi Krishnan

Associate

Focuses on sports and entertainment law, advising clients in the media, music, and sporting sectors on contracts, licensing, and intellectual property matters.

Professional Standards

How We Uphold Quality

Malaysian Bar Council

All practitioners are admitted advocates and solicitors of the High Court of Malaya, subject to Bar Council oversight.

Data Protection

Client information is handled in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and internal confidentiality protocols.

Continuing Education

Our team regularly participates in continuing professional development to stay current with legislative changes and legal developments.

Ethical Practice

We adhere to the Legal Profession Act 1976 and the Rules of Professional Conduct governing the legal profession in Malaysia.

Legal Practice Rooted in Malaysian Law

Operating from the heart of Kuala Lumpur's commercial district, juriswela brings together practitioners with backgrounds in commercial, property, and entertainment law to serve a range of clients with distinct legal needs. Our team's familiarity with Malaysian regulatory bodies — including MITI, MIDA, BNM, MCMC, and the Commissioner of Buildings — allows us to advise with practical awareness of the administrative landscape surrounding each matter.

In cross-border work, we recognise that every transaction sits at the intersection of multiple legal regimes. That is why our approach involves understanding not just the Malaysian position but the broader commercial and regulatory context that our clients face. For strata property owners and management corporations, we offer a grounded understanding of the Strata Titles Act 1985 and Strata Management Act 2013 — legislation that affects the daily lives of thousands of Malaysians. And for those in sports and entertainment, we provide legal support that accounts for the unique dynamics of talent contracts, creative IP, and event regulation.

Our commitment is to the quality and thoughtfulness of the work we do, one matter at a time.

Ready to Speak with Our Team?

Reach out to arrange a meeting at our Kuala Lumpur office or a remote consultation at a time that works for you.

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