PRACTICE AREAS
- General Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Contractual & Commercial Disputes
- Labuan Law
- Insurance and Reinsurance
CAREER
Sylvie graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of London (External Programme) in 2015. She distinguished herself academically by winning the prestigious Tun Hamid Omar Award for Best Overall Student in the country, as well as the Book Prize for Civil Procedure and additional Book Prize 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 is experienced in handling disputes involving complex and dynamic issues of law for both local and international clients. She has handled a diverse range of commercial and corporate litigation/arbitration involving sophisticated and high-value agreements spanning various fields and industries including offshore law, finance, reinsurance, construction etc. Sylvie is also well-versed in advisory work on non-contentious matters such as contract reviewing, preparing legal opinions and reports.
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.
Quotes on Sylvie:
“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.”
“Sylvie’s dedication and expertise were instrumental in achieving favorable results for our Company.”
“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/resources-events/publications/featured-articles/malaysias-apex-court-decides-labuan-fsa-guidelines-carry-the-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