Nadia Razali is a seasoned legal practitioner with over 21 years of experience in the field. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the International Islamic University (IIUM) in 2002 and began her legal career by completing her pupillage under the mentorship of a respected senior lawyer and former Sessions Court Judge. Nadia was admitted to the Bar on 22 July 2003.
Throughout her early career, she focused on banking and civil litigation, handling a diverse range of cases in these areas with finesse and dedication. Her extensive experience has equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate complex legal matters and achieve optimal outcomes for her clients. She has been extensively involved in banking matters, managing issues such as debt recovery, hire-purchase, foreclosure, and execution proceedings for major financial institutions including Hong Leong Bank Berhad, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Bank Simpanan Nasional, and Bank Pertanian Malaysia (Agrobank).
This invaluable experience has shaped her practice and honed her expertise in the legal profession. She has also worked closely with Government-Linked Companies (GLCs), gaining insights into the unique legal challenges faced by such entities. She has represented entities such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN), and Yayasan Terengganu. Her experience in this sector has broadened her perspective and deepened her understanding of the legal landscape.
Additionally, Nadia has represented various construction companies in disputes involving breach of contract, defects, delays, liquidated damages, and other claims. She has experience in handling various types of legal proceedings, including divorce and child maintenance, defending government servants against charges of criminal breach of trust by the Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah (SPRM), and land acquisition disputes. She has also been involved in appeal proceedings from the Subordinate Court to the High Court, Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court.
Her passion for the law extends to various types of litigation disputes, particularly in construction, maritime, and marine insurance law. She has successfully handled numerous cases in these specialized areas, demonstrating her ability to tackle diverse legal challenges with precision and efficiency.
In her pursuit of excellence in maritime and insurance law, Nadia is currently pursuing a Master's degree in law to become a subject matter expert in this specialized legal field. She is committed to continuous learning and personal growth, embodying a philosophy of gratitude and self-improvement. She believes in the mantra, "I believe every day, in every way I'm getting better and better," reflecting her positive and forward-thinking approach to her professional development.
Some of the notable transactions that highlight Nadia's skills and capabilities as a legal practitioner include:
- Acted and successfully represented clients in cases involving meter-tampering, power theft, and fraud.
- Acted and successfully represented clients in recovering educational loans from higher institutional students who have defaulted on repayments.
- Acted and successfully represented clients in land acquisition disputes involving properties worth more than 2 million.
- Acted and successfully represented clients in construction cases with disputes exceeding 1 million.
- Acted as one of the counsel and successfully presented a group of remisiers of a stockbroking company in the Federal Court, addressing legal issues related to the competency of a bankrupt individual to testify during a trial.
REPORTED CASES:
- High Court:-
Othman Bin Ali v Telekom Malaysia Bhd [2004] 4 MLJ 18
- Court of Appeal:-
NGV Tech Sdn. Bhd. v Norsham Industries Sdn. Bhd. [2012] 1 LNS 570
- Federal Court:-
Tong Soon Tiong & Ors v FA Securities Sdn. Bhd. [2013] 2 CLJ 448