Biography

Nurhanissa Nylia is an associate of Abdullah Chan & Co. Nurhanissa graduated from the University of Reading, United Kingdom, in 2020 and completed her Certificate in Legal Practice in 2023. She was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in January 2025.


She commenced her pupillage at a prominent Malaysian firm within the Corporate Department, where she gained foundational experience in corporate and commercial legal practice. Her pupillage primarily focused on legal advisory matters involving employment, licensing, and banking, while also providing her with exposure to litigation and corporate real estate transactions.


Currently, at Abdullah Chan & Co, Nurhanissa continues to develop her practice in corporate advisory, financial regulatory, capital markets and real estate, as well as general corporate matters.

Representative Work

  • Assisted in advisory matters involving employment law, licensing requirements, and banking regulations.
  • Supported corporate real estate transactions, including review and preparation of transaction documents.
  • Involved in general litigation matters during pupillage, providing exposure to dispute resolution alongside corporate practice.
  • Currently engaged in corporate advisory, financial regulatory, capital markets, and general corporate matters at Abdullah Chan & Co.

Languages

English, Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)

Education

LLB (Hons), University of Reading, United Kingdom (2020)

Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP), Malaysia (2023)

Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya (2025)

Bar Admissions

Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya (2022)

Recognitions

  • Completed pupillage with the Corporate Department of a leading Malaysian law firm, gaining early exposure to complex corporate advisory and regulatory matters.


  • Recognised for versatility in handling both corporate and litigation matters during pupillage, reflecting adaptability across multiple practice areas.

Affiliations and Public Service

Associate, Abdullah Chan & Co.


Member, Malaysian Bar

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