Our Story & Mission

A Firm Built on Considered Advice

Ordelis was founded in Ipoh with a straightforward premise: that legal advice is most useful when it is clearly understood, carefully reasoned, and delivered with respect for the client's position.

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01 · Our Story

Founded in Ipoh. Advising Across Malaysia.

Ordelis was established in 2013 by a small group of Malaysian lawyers who felt that the sectors they cared most about — financial services regulation, environmental law, and consumer rights — were underserved by practices that took on too broad a remit to develop deep working knowledge in any one of them.

Starting from a single office in Greentown Business Centre, the firm grew steadily by focusing on relationships rather than volume. Clients returned because the advice they received was straightforward, well-researched, and given with the clear understanding that a business or individual acting on legal counsel carries the consequences — not the adviser.

Over the following years, Ordelis developed a particular strength in Bank Negara Malaysia compliance matters, followed by work on Department of Environment regulatory requirements as environmental scrutiny of commercial activities intensified throughout Perak and neighbouring states. Consumer protection work grew organically from both sides: businesses seeking to understand their obligations, and individuals seeking to understand their options.

Today, the firm handles engagements of varying complexity across Peninsular Malaysia. The size has remained intentionally modest — a decision that keeps the quality of each piece of work where it needs to be.

Our Mission

To provide legal counsel in regulated commercial areas that is grounded in current Malaysian law, communicated clearly, and delivered with genuine regard for the people and organisations who depend on it.

Core Values

Clarity

Legal advice is only useful if it is understood. We write and speak plainly.
Integrity

We tell clients what we believe to be accurate, even when the answer is not what they hoped to hear.
Thoroughness

Regulatory matters reward careful reading. We take the time that the work requires.
Respect

Clients are not cases. We work with people, and we conduct every engagement accordingly.

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Founded

340+

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02 · Our Team

The People Behind Your Engagement

Each practice area is led by a counsel with specific knowledge in that field. You will work directly with the person handling your matter — not a relay of intermediaries.

Razif Abdul Hamid

Senior Partner · Banking & Finance Law

Called to the Malaysian Bar in 2006, Razif has spent the greater part of his career on matters arising under the Financial Services Act 2013 and the Securities Commission Act. He led the firm's banking practice from its formation and handles the majority of complex multi-party financial transactions.

Priya Nair

Associate Counsel · Environmental Compliance

Priya completed her LL.M. with a specialisation in environmental law at Universiti Malaya before joining Ordelis in 2018. She advises manufacturing companies, plantation operators, and property developers on their obligations under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and related regulations, and represents clients in dealings with the Department of Environment.

Chong Wei Liang

Associate Counsel · Consumer Protection

Wei Liang joined the firm in 2020 after working with a consumer tribunal in Kuala Lumpur for three years. His experience on both sides of the Consumer Protection Act 1999 gives him an understanding of how disputes typically develop and what steps, taken early, tend to prevent escalation. He advises both businesses on compliance and individuals on their rights.

03 · Our Standards

How We Conduct Our Work

The way legal work is handled matters as much as the knowledge brought to it. These are the standards Ordelis applies to every engagement, regardless of size or complexity.

Regulatory Compliance

All advice is grounded in the most current version of applicable Malaysian legislation and regulatory guidance from bodies including Bank Negara Malaysia and the Department of Environment.

Client Confidentiality

All client information is treated as strictly confidential under the Legal Profession Act 1976. Documents are stored securely and shared with no third party without explicit client consent or legal obligation.

Written Engagement Terms

Every engagement begins with a written outline of scope and fees. No additional work is carried out without prior agreement, and all material advice is provided in writing for your records.

Continuing Legal Education

All counsel at Ordelis participate in ongoing professional development through the Malaysian Bar's Continuing Professional Development programme, with particular focus on legislative changes in our practice areas.

Data Protection (PDPA 2010)

Our handling of personal data complies with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Clients may request access to, or deletion of, personal data held by the firm at any time.

Responsive Communication

We acknowledge written enquiries within one business day and keep clients informed of material developments throughout their engagement. Questions are answered directly and without unnecessary delay.

Legal Counsel in Banking, Environmental, and Consumer Matters — Ipoh, Perak

Ordelis operates within three areas of Malaysian law where regulatory complexity tends to create the greatest uncertainty for businesses and individuals: financial services, environmental obligations, and consumer rights. Each of these areas is governed by legislation that is updated periodically, interpreted through regulatory guidance and tribunal decisions, and enforced by agencies with specific procedural requirements.

Financial institutions and corporate borrowers working within the framework of Bank Negara Malaysia's guidelines benefit from counsel that understands both the letter of the regulation and the practical considerations that banks and their clients navigate in structuring lending arrangements. Our Banking and Finance Law practice addresses exactly this space.

Manufacturing companies, plantation operators, and property developers in Perak and surrounding states face environmental obligations that require careful mapping against their specific activities. The Environmental Quality Act 1974 and its associated regulations place concrete obligations on these businesses — obligations that Ordelis can help identify, prepare for, and satisfy in dealings with the Department of Environment.

Consumer protection law in Malaysia has evolved significantly since the Consumer Protection Act 1999 was enacted, and the growth of e-commerce has added layers of obligation for businesses operating online. Our Consumer Protection Advisory service helps businesses understand and document their compliance position, and assists consumers in identifying their options when disputes arise.

Speak with a Member of Our Team

An initial consultation helps us understand your situation and determine the most appropriate path forward. We work at your pace and on your terms.

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