PRACTICE AREAS
- General Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration
- Contractual & Commercial Disputes
- Labuan Law
- Insurance and Reinsurance
- Construction
- Employment Disputes
CAREER
Sylvie graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of London (External Programme) in 2015. She distinguished herself academically, winning the prestigious Tun Hamid Omar Award for Best Overall Student in Malaysia, along with Book Prizes for Civil Procedure and Professional Practice.
She began her legal practice at Ariff Rozhan & Co as an Associate in October 2017 and was promoted to Senior Associate in January 2022 and, most recently, to Partner in January 2025.
Sylvie has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, handling complex, high-value disputes across commercial, corporate, and regulatory sectors. She has advised and represented clients from a diverse range of industries, including IT, finance, reinsurance, and construction, as well as in matters involving Labuan law and employment disputes.
Sylvie has appeared as Counsel and Co-Counsel in trials and hearings at all levels of the Malaysian judicial system, including the High Court and the Appellate Courts. Beyond dispute resolution, Sylvie provides strategic legal advisory services, including contract reviews and legal opinions.
Quotes on Sylvie:
Legal 500 (2025) – “….Sylvie Tan is proficient in disputes concerning offshore agreements, finance, and regulatory compliance.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Sylvie for a few years on a litigation matter that transcended from High Court to Federal Court. She was responsible and resilient throughout the process without failing to meet deadlines and my expectations. Definitely a good counsel to have on your side.”
“We had the privilege of working with Sylvie Tan from Ariff Rozhan & Co. on civil litigations involving contract and construction disputes. Sylvie’s dedication and expertise were instrumental in achieving favorable results for our Company.”
“Over the past several years, I had the privilege of working closely with Sylvie. She had demonstrated unparalleled dedication and hard work in every case that she was involved in. Her strategic thinking and meticulous preparation earn the respect of many and is reflected in her work and the consistent favourable outcomes she achieves for her clients. I am confident that she will continue to excel and inspire others in the legal community for years to come.”
“The firm always work on professional basis especially dealing with Ms Sylvie always smooth and excellent in delivering the expected services to the satisfaction of Client.”
“She is proactive, always give a sound and good advice, very knowledgeable and has a positive attitude that give us client confidence to approach her and hand over important task for her to complete.”
Publications
- Co-authored the article “Malaysia’s Apex Court Decides Labuan FSA Guidelines Carry The Full Force of Law” published on the Labuan IBFC’s website (https://www.labuanibfc.com/resourcesevents/publications/featured-articles/malaysias-apex-court-decides-labuan-fsa-guidelines-carrythe-full-force-of-law)
- Co-authored “In-Depth: Dispute Resolution” (formerly The Dispute Resolution Review) published by Lexology: https://www.lexology.com/indepth/dispute-resolution/malaysia
- Co-authored the “Lexis Nexis Dispute Resolution and Foreign Investment Law Guide 2024”: https://www.lexisnexis.com.hk/insights-and-analysis/law-guide
Qualifications
- Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
- Certificate in Legal Practice, Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Malaysia
- Bachelor of Law (Honours) Degree from the University of London, United Kingdom
Languages
- English
- Bahasa Malaysia (Malay)
- Mandarin