Managing Partner
Dato' Abdul Hakem bin Abdul Arabi
Areas of Expertise
- Conveyancing and Corporate matters
- Islamic Banking Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Business and Financial Law
Managing Partner
Areas of Expertise
Dato’ Hakem Arabi graduated from the University of Tasmania, Australia and was subsequently called to the Malaysian Bar. Having gained sufficient experience at the Bar, he then went on to set up Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates in Kajang in 1997. The following year, he expanded his practice and established a branch in Kuala Lumpur. Hakem Arabi & Associates has expanded to where it is today with more than 25 lawyers and 3 branches.
Dato’ Hakem Arabi was exposed to litigation in his early years of practice and subsequently did corporate conveyancing. Dato’ Hakem Arabi advises many companies and financial institutions in the area of Islamic banking which includes arbitration and sukuk (Islamic bonds). Dato’ Hakem Arabi also has an outstanding experienced in offshore banking and advises many oil and gas companies.
Partner
Head of Corporate Restructuring
Areas of Expertise
Dhanaraj Sivasampu graduated from the University of London in 1994 with an Honours degree and completed the Certificate of Legal Practice in 1995 and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1996. Having gained sufficient legal knowledge and experience he joined Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates as a partner in 1998. Mr. Dhanaraj’s forte includes negotiation and drafting contracts related to the construction industry and matters related to liquidation.
He regularly commits his time to providing Pro Bono Legal Activities involving places of worship
Partner
PJ Branch Head / Conveyancing Partner
Areas of Expertise
Ong Peng Hoe graduated from the University of London in 1993 with an Honours degree and completed the Certificate of Legal Practice in 1994. He was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1995. Having gained sufficient legal knowledge and experience and manages his own practice since 2006, he joined Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates as a partner in 2010.
Sits on the Panel of Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Committee Panel (2012 - 2026)
Partner
Head of Civil & Commercial Litigation
Areas of Expertise
Shobah Veera is a seasoned Malaysian lawyer with over three decades of experience in litigation. She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in February 1993 and has been actively involved in various legal matters, representing both individuals and corporations.
Throughout her career, Shobah has demonstrated a strong commitment to consumer protection and social justice. She has taken on cases challenging major institutions and corporations, showcasing her dedication to advocating for the underrepresented. Recently, she was appointed as a consumer protection expert for Polity, a think tank led by Nurul Izzah Anwar, focusing on empowering socio-economic issues affecting the rakyat.
In recent years, she has been particularly active in pursuing Investment Scam Cases, representing individuals against large corporations, and in particular matters in Anti Money Laundering Act, the Capital Market Services Act and Interest Scheme Act.
In her legal practice and beyond it, Shobah contributes to various organizations and initiatives, having served on:
Shobah has been involved in various committees at the BAR and has assisted in the drafting of legislation Shobah's dedication to public service extends to her involvement in political and socio-economic initiatives. She is a steadfast member of the People's Justice Party (Parti Keadilan Rakyat, PKR), motivated by the party's principles of harmony, peace, and Malaysian unity. On a personal note, Shobah is a mother, wife, sister, lawyer, and active community member highlight her resilience and dedication to both her profession and society.
Partner
Seremban Branch Head
Areas of Expertise
Prema Parameswaran pursued her law degree at University of London, United Kingdom and obtained her Law degree in 1992 and did the Certificate in Legal Practice at University of Malaya in 1993. She has also completed her Masters in Law from University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi in 2008.
She has been principally responsible for conveyancing banking, debt collection, foreclosure matters, winding-up of companies, bankruptcy, and all other executions proceedings, family matters, land matters and conveyances and has acted for most of the Banks and financial institutions in Malaysia.
Ms Prema manages her own practice since 2004, and thereafter joined Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates in 2016. She was appointed as a Partner of the Firm in January 2022.
Partner
Head of Liquidation & Insolvency
Areas of Expertise
Sivanesamalar Sivajawthe graduated from the University of Hertfordshire, UK in 2011 with Honours Degree and completed the Certificate of Legal Practice in 2012. Prior to reading law she obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration and has gained experience working in the Banking Industry (Securities). She joined Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates in 2013 as an Associate.
She was made the Head of the Liquidation Department of Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates in 2015. Her specialisations are Post Liquidation/Insolvency related matters i.e. Restructuring/Revival in Liquidation/Insolvency. Having gained sufficient knowledge and experience she was appointed as the Partner of Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates in January 2022.
Partner
Head of Corporate Conveyancing
Areas of Expertise
Thavasothi graduated with an LLB (Hons) from the University of London. She was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2005. Thavasothi joined Messrs Hakem Arabi & Associates in May 2013.
Thavasothi’s practice extends to real-estate transactions including attending to sub-sale transactions, leases and tenancies, banking transactions, corporate and commercial as well as probate and administration. She also has experience in the acquisition and disposal of commercial buildings, malls, hotels and resorts, development lands and residential properties.
With more than 15 years’ experience in legal practice, Thavasothi is able to provide innovative and practical approaches to meet the challenges and needs of the Clients. Thavasothi endeavours to work with Clients to find the best solution for their legal needs and hopes to consistently improve to best assist Clients.