The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 ranks AmerBON, Advocates
Team ABA
January 16, 2020
“…they are not only professional but also willing to go beyond and always try to find the best solutions.”
“…they are not only professional but also willing to go beyond and always try to find the best solutions.”
Tough Asia | Following the ranks of fervent plant-based athletes, criminal litigator Amer Hamzah Arshad has been experimenting on his own green diet and discovered a new light of athletic prowess in his passion for running and triathlon.
The Washington Post | Mainthan Arumugam remains in prison on death row for murder, more than two years after the ostensible murder victim showed up at a family funeral. Criminal defense attorney Amer Hamzah began representing Mainthan in 2014 as he was struck by the unanswered questions raised in the case.
Objections should be premised upon human rights principles.
Malaysiakini | Responding to Klang MP Charles Santiago’s article comparing the SOSMA cases of Yazid Sufaat and the LTTE detainees, counsel Amer Hamzah, New Sin Yew, and Joshua Tay argued that those who oppose laws on detention without trial should oppose its use against everyone, regardless of race, religion or political ideology.
New Straits Times | A witness in the murder trial of National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain told the High Court that he was certain who had hit and injured the victim because he had witnessed the incident. He was cross-examined by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who was representing the first and second accused in the trial.
Bernama | The trial of 18 students of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) charged with injuring and murdering naval cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain turned emotional. During the proceedings, lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Muhammad Azamuddin, asked his client whether he had something to say to Zulharfan’s parents and this prompted the accused to make an apology.
New Straits Times | The second accused jointly charged with the murder of National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain apologised during the examination in chief by counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad, who represented the first accused.
The Star | The High Court fixed Oct 18 as the case management date for former Sabah CM Musa Aman, who was represented by counsel Joshua Tay and Sue Lu Hoe.
The Edge Markets | Former Sabah CM Musa Aman, who is facing 51 charges for receiving bribes and money laundering, has been allowed by the Court of Appeal to retrieve his passport to resume medical treatment overseas. This was disclosed by his lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal allowed former Sabah CM Musa Aman’s bid to get his passport back temporarily to seek medical treatment overseas. Musa was represented by lawyers Ng Aik Guan and Amer Hamzah Arshad.
New Naratif | As Malaysia back-pedalled on abolishing the death penalty, the possibility of wrongful convictions remain, as in the case of Mainthan Arumugam who is on death row. Amer Hamzah and Joshua Tay, who submitted Mainthan’s review application to the Federal Court, shared their views.
Malaysiakini | Mahkamah Sesyen di Kuala Lumpur hari ini membenarkan permohonan bekas KM Sabah Musa Aman untuk mendapatkan pasport antarabangsanya dari mahkamah bagi mendapatkan rawatan di London. Musa Aman diwakili peguam Francis Ng Aik Guan dan Amer Hamzah Arshad.
The Star | Criminal lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, who has vast experience in death penalty cases, felt the death sentence has no place in society. He believed prisons should not be viewed only as places for punishment, but as correctional facilities.
The Star | Musa Aman’s legal counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said that his client’s arrest by the MACC — ahead of a High Court decision on who the rightful Sabah Chief Minister is — was highly questionable.
The Star | Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman was slapped with 35 charges of graft at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. Musa’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad mitigated for a lower bail amount, citing full cooperation given by his client to the authorities.
Balance the might of the state with the rights of citizens.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court affirmed the death sentence of three men for the murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and her three aides. However the appeal by farmworker R. Mathan, represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, was allowed.
New Straits Times | Two of cult leader Tuhan Harun’s followers betrayed no emotion when the High Court sentenced them to death. Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad, Hermes Putra Media Ibrahim and Mohammad Naim Mahmud acted for the five accused.
“…they are not only professional but also willing to go beyond and always try to find the best solutions.”
Tough Asia | Following the ranks of fervent plant-based athletes, criminal litigator Amer Hamzah Arshad has been experimenting on his own green diet and discovered a new light of athletic prowess in his passion for running and triathlon.
The Washington Post | Mainthan Arumugam remains in prison on death row for murder, more than two years after the ostensible murder victim showed up at a family funeral. Criminal defense attorney Amer Hamzah began representing Mainthan in 2014 as he was struck by the unanswered questions raised in the case.
Objections should be premised upon human rights principles.
Malaysiakini | Responding to Klang MP Charles Santiago’s article comparing the SOSMA cases of Yazid Sufaat and the LTTE detainees, counsel Amer Hamzah, New Sin Yew, and Joshua Tay argued that those who oppose laws on detention without trial should oppose its use against everyone, regardless of race, religion or political ideology.
New Straits Times | A witness in the murder trial of National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain told the High Court that he was certain who had hit and injured the victim because he had witnessed the incident. He was cross-examined by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who was representing the first and second accused in the trial.
Bernama | The trial of 18 students of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) charged with injuring and murdering naval cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain turned emotional. During the proceedings, lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Muhammad Azamuddin, asked his client whether he had something to say to Zulharfan’s parents and this prompted the accused to make an apology.
New Straits Times | The second accused jointly charged with the murder of National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain apologised during the examination in chief by counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad, who represented the first accused.
The Star | The High Court fixed Oct 18 as the case management date for former Sabah CM Musa Aman, who was represented by counsel Joshua Tay and Sue Lu Hoe.
The Edge Markets | Former Sabah CM Musa Aman, who is facing 51 charges for receiving bribes and money laundering, has been allowed by the Court of Appeal to retrieve his passport to resume medical treatment overseas. This was disclosed by his lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad.
Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal allowed former Sabah CM Musa Aman’s bid to get his passport back temporarily to seek medical treatment overseas. Musa was represented by lawyers Ng Aik Guan and Amer Hamzah Arshad.
New Naratif | As Malaysia back-pedalled on abolishing the death penalty, the possibility of wrongful convictions remain, as in the case of Mainthan Arumugam who is on death row. Amer Hamzah and Joshua Tay, who submitted Mainthan’s review application to the Federal Court, shared their views.
Malaysiakini | Mahkamah Sesyen di Kuala Lumpur hari ini membenarkan permohonan bekas KM Sabah Musa Aman untuk mendapatkan pasport antarabangsanya dari mahkamah bagi mendapatkan rawatan di London. Musa Aman diwakili peguam Francis Ng Aik Guan dan Amer Hamzah Arshad.
The Star | Criminal lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, who has vast experience in death penalty cases, felt the death sentence has no place in society. He believed prisons should not be viewed only as places for punishment, but as correctional facilities.
The Star | Musa Aman’s legal counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said that his client’s arrest by the MACC — ahead of a High Court decision on who the rightful Sabah Chief Minister is — was highly questionable.
The Star | Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman was slapped with 35 charges of graft at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. Musa’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad mitigated for a lower bail amount, citing full cooperation given by his client to the authorities.
Balance the might of the state with the rights of citizens.
Free Malaysia Today | The Federal Court affirmed the death sentence of three men for the murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and her three aides. However the appeal by farmworker R. Mathan, represented by Amer Hamzah Arshad, was allowed.
New Straits Times | Two of cult leader Tuhan Harun’s followers betrayed no emotion when the High Court sentenced them to death. Counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad, Hermes Putra Media Ibrahim and Mohammad Naim Mahmud acted for the five accused.