A chambers built on plain speaking.
We handle civil and commercial matters with procedural rigour and direct communication — the kind of advocacy that treats clients as informed adults.
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Tegas Advocates was founded on a straightforward conviction: that commercial disputes are resolved more effectively when clients understand what is actually happening in their matter, rather than receiving a filtered version designed to manage expectations.
Practising from Shah Alam, we concentrate our practice on civil and commercial litigation in the Sessions and High Courts of Selangor, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings. We act for businesses and individuals navigating contract disagreements, unpaid debts, shareholder disputes, and related commercial claims.
Our approach is to brief clients candidly at each stage — before commencing proceedings, at case management hearings, before trial, and on enforcement steps after judgment. There are no unnecessary surprises, and no pressure to proceed down a path that does not serve your interests.
We are advocates in the formal sense: we appear in court, we argue applications, we examine and cross-examine witnesses. We are also advisers in the practical sense: we tell you what we think the realistic range of outcomes is, and what each path is likely to cost in time, fees, and commercial energy.
Practice Focus
- Civil Litigation — Sessions Court and High Court, Selangor
- Contract Claims and Specific Performance
- Debt Recovery and Enforcement Proceedings
- Arbitration (AIAC / UNCITRAL) and Mediation
- Shareholder Disputes — Companies Act 2016, s.346
Shah Alam, Selangor
Our chambers is located at Level 9, Plaza Perangsang — within easy reach of the Shah Alam High Court complex and the Sessions Court.
The people handling your matter.
Raziff Azman
Founding Partner
Called to the Malaysian Bar, Raziff leads commercial litigation engagements with particular depth in contract disputes and post-judgment enforcement proceedings.
Suraya Pang
Senior Associate
Suraya handles arbitration and mediation matters, with experience in AIAC proceedings and drafting settlement terms across commercial and corporate disputes.
Deevan Krishnan
Associate
Deevan focuses on pre-litigation assessments, letter of demand engagements, and debt recovery matters, providing clients with a candid initial view of their position.
Standards we hold ourselves to.
Malaysian Bar Compliance
All advocates at Tegas hold valid Practising Certificates issued by the Bar Council. We conduct matters in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and the Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
Client Confidentiality
Legal professional privilege attaches to all communications between client and advocate. We maintain strict internal document controls and do not disclose client information to third parties without instruction.
Written Advice at Each Stage
We confirm material advice in writing — including our assessment of the matter, the steps we recommend, and the likely cost range. This gives clients a record and a basis to make informed decisions.
Responsive Communication
We aim to acknowledge client communications within one business day and to provide substantive responses within three. Court deadlines are tracked carefully and clients are notified well in advance of any required instructions.
Court Procedure Accuracy
Pleadings, affidavits, and applications are prepared with reference to the Rules of Court 2012 and the relevant Practice Directions. We do not let procedural defects create unnecessary exposure for clients.
Conflict Checks
Before accepting any new matter, we conduct a conflict of interest check against current and past client records. Where a conflict exists, we decline the matter and, where appropriate, suggest alternative counsel.
Civil litigation counsel in Selangor.
Commercial disputes in Malaysia are governed by a framework of statutes, rules, and procedural conventions that have evolved considerably over recent years. The Rules of Court 2012 restructured the management of civil proceedings in the Sessions and High Courts, placing greater emphasis on active case management and timely disclosure. Tegas Advocates practises exclusively within this framework, and we invest time in staying current with amendments, judicial directives, and case law developments relevant to our practice areas.
Contract claims in Malaysia turn on both common law principles and, where relevant, specific provisions of the Contracts Act 1950. Debt recovery often proceeds on undisputed documentary evidence; where it is disputed, the factual and legal terrain can become more complex. Shareholder disputes under Section 346 of the Companies Act 2016 involve a distinct set of procedural considerations that differ from ordinary Writ actions.
We work with clients across Selangor and the Klang Valley — businesses, sole proprietors, and individuals — who need a considered and procedurally competent approach to resolving disputes that civil proceedings can address. Our chambers operates from Shah Alam, which places us in close proximity to the Shah Alam High Court and the Shah Alam Sessions Court.
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