PHILOSOPHY
We believe that newness is no virtue, and oldness is no vice. The perfect blend of good legal advice is to have the familiar fundamental qualities of law brewed with a dash of innovation to formulate new tastes and aromas.
In Aaron Mathews, novelty is greeted with a sense of curiosity and an undying passion for the craft of formulating the best legal solution. We take a realistic yet creative approach towards legal conundrums, and make sure that our clients receive all the support needed to get a satisfactory outcome.
Our practice is driven by continuous learning and the tenacity to succeed. We have defended the rights of individuals and have served the interests of organisations, with unparalleled dedication and astute response.
We put in the hard work to resolve complexities just so you can be at ease.
At the end of the day, the perfect blend of the old and the new is where we find success.
The life of the law has not been logic. It has been experience
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr ~
PROFILE
“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. — When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.”
Known for his quick wit, eloquence and dedication, Aaron Mathews has leveraged on his vast experience in civil litigation to help clients defend their rights and interests, especially in corporate & commercial disputes and public interest cases.
Trained under the guidance and conventions of Messrs Shook Lin & Bok – one of the oldest and largest law firms in Malaysia, Aaron later ventured into the challenging terrains of litigation practice, leading the litigation team in Messrs Abdul Raman Saad & Associates to greater heights.
With several notable reported cases under his belt and a passion to expand his horizons beyond the bounds of traditional outfits, Aaron began his journey as the Principal of Messrs Aaron Mathews.
Aaron graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) and a Masters in Law (LLM) from the University of the West of England. He then pursued the Bar Vocational Course in the U.K. and was called to the English Bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in 2006. He was called to the Malaysian Bar the following year.
Throughout his career, Aaron has had extensive experience in handling various civil and commercial litigation both as solicitor and counsel. His portfolio includes advisory and drafting work in relation to company law issues, litigation involving shareholders, contract & commercial disputes, land disputes, as well as disputes concerning the fields of construction, engineering and oil & gas. Aaron has also done some criminal defense work with the Malaysian Bar Kuala Lumpur Legal Aid Centre.
An enduring ethos of Aaron is to give back to the community. To that end, Aaron has always volunteered his time, on a pro bono basis, as counsel in native title claims brought by the ‘Orang Asli’ in Peninsular Malaysia.
In his spare time, Aaron has given talks on Contract & Commercial Law to various organizations and he is also regularly invited as a judge in mooting competitions. He sat as a committee member for the Kuala Lumpur Bar Civil Practice Committee and currently is an Office Bearer in the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators.
If you don’t like the answer, change the question
~ Unknown ~
The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it
~ Moliere ~
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