Professional Ethics

Why Charging a Consultation Fee is Essential for Lawyers
Time and expertise are among the most valuable commodities in the legal profession. Yet, prospective clients fail to appreciate this in their fervour to pay

The 4 Qualities Required for Legal Advocacy
During advocacy trainings, at some point, I inevitably deliver my short speech to the trainee lawyers about how a judge doesn’t only evaluate the merits

Starting with Settlement
Matters can be settled. However, parties must be genuinely willing to compromise to end their dispute.

Unequal Adversaries
I recently had to battle against a witness for a criminal matter in the Selayang magistrates' court.

The Crowning Glory of a Legal Career
I thought being appointed a judge would be the crowning glory of my career.

Marrying More Than One
As a Muslim man, I have a clear advantage over a non-Muslim man when it comes to how many women I can marry.