Managing Partner and Founder
FUZET FARID
The managing partner and founder, Fuzet Farid, lends 20+ years of her experience in Malaysian legal practice to the Firm. Fuzet graduated from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, Downing College, in the Law Tripos. She was called to the Bar of England & Wales at Middle Temple Inn, the Malaysian Bar and the Singapore Bar.
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She has also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Carriage of Goods By Sea, Admiralty and International Trade from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom.
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She has advised the Malaysian government in various capacities including as maritime law consultant on the National Ocean Policy, and the drafting of a new Civil Aviation Bill under the Chicago Convention on aircraft domestic registration. Fuzet is assisted by her associates.
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Recognition
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Fuzet has been named by Asia Law & Practice as “one of the most highly acclaimed legal experts in the Asia Pacific region” 2008 & 2009 shipping, maritime & aviation, and by the Asia Pacific Legal 500 as a “leading individual in Malaysian shipping law” since 2003.
Senior Partner
SYED MARZIDY BIN SYED MARZUKI
Senior Partner, Syed Marzidy bin Syed Marzuki, brings decades of experience in legal practice, corporate governance, and strategic legal management to the Firm. Syed graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (Hons), where he was awarded the Butterworth Book Prize and the Faculty Book Award. He has also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom.
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Syed has held senior leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. He previously served as Senior General Counsel and General Counsel of PETRONAS Group, where he led strategic legal initiatives across corporate governance, compliance, and sustainability matters. In these roles, he oversaw major international acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring exercises and operations across multiple jurisdictions, particularly within the global energy sector that include oil, gas, LNG, renewables and petrochemicals.
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Prior to his corporate leadership roles, Syed served with the Government of Malaysia as a Senior Federal Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor, representing the state in significant litigation and public law matters. Syed is assisted by the Firm’s associates.
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Recognition
Syed is recognised for his contributions to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal leadership in complex international commercial transactions and operations.
Senior Associate
PARVINDER KAUR SANDHU
Parvinder graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of London. She was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2011 and began her legal career with a prominent firm in Malaysia. Over 8 years in the same firm, she advanced to the position of Partner. Seeking to broaden her expertise, Parvinder subsequently transitioned to a new firm where she expanded her experience in different areas of litigation.
Parvinder has developed over 12 years of practice a comprehensive skill set across a wide range of legal matters, with a particular focus on general civil litigation. Her experience spans general legal disputes, corporate and commercial cases, insolvency proceedings, family law, land acquisition, matters involving state appeal boards and government agencies, insurance law, and defamation. Known for her exceptional work ethic and dedication to advocating for her clients, Parvinder excels in navigating complex legal challenges.
Since joining Fuzet, Parvinder has further diversified her expertise, adding aviation, shipping, and maritime law to her practice. She has handled a variety of matters, particularly in international trade law, shipping litigation, leasing and chartering transactions, ship finance, aviation finance, aviation insolvency, and international arbitration and mediation.
"… The sailing of ships through the ocean for the profit of mankind… are indeed signs (of the existence of God) for people of understanding."
(Al-Quran, Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 164)