Our Story
A Practice Built on Thoughtful Legal Work
Lockmore was established to provide specialist legal counsel to clients who deserve careful, unhurried attention to their matters.
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Lockmore is a Kuala Lumpur-based legal practice with a focused remit: Islamic Finance Law, Media and Communications Law, and Insolvency and Restructuring. We chose to concentrate in these three areas because depth of knowledge, not breadth of practice, is what our clients truly need.
The practice was founded on the understanding that legal work — at its best — is a quiet, careful discipline. It demands patience, precision, and a genuine respect for the circumstances of the people involved. That ethos shapes everything we do, from the way we approach a file to the way we communicate our findings.
Our team brings together practitioners with backgrounds in finance, regulatory work, and commercial litigation. This mix of perspectives allows us to approach each matter from several angles before settling on the most considered course of action.
Our Mission
To deliver legal counsel that is honest, thorough, and shaped by a genuine understanding of each client's situation — without unnecessary complexity or pressure.
Our Values
- Honesty — We tell clients what we honestly think, not what they might prefer to hear.
- Thoroughness — No detail is too small when the outcome matters to our client.
- Discretion — Every matter is handled with full professional confidentiality.
- Respect — We treat every client's situation with the weight it deserves.
Our Location
19 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. Situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's professional district, our office is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of the courts and financial institutions our clients frequently engage with.
The Lockmore Team
Each member of our team brings focused expertise to their practice area, ensuring that clients receive counsel from someone who knows the subject thoroughly.
Ahmad Mukhlis
Over twelve years advising financial institutions and corporates on Syariah-compliant structures. Brings both legal precision and a respectful understanding of Islamic principles to each matter.
Rachel Lim
Background in journalism before law, which shapes her balanced approach to media-related matters. Has represented broadcasters, digital publishers, and content creators across a range of regulatory and civil disputes.
Naveen Raj
Works with companies and individuals at difficult financial junctures. Known for a methodical approach that identifies realistic paths forward while keeping clients fully informed at every stage.
How We Conduct Our Practice
The standards we hold ourselves to are not marketing commitments — they are the baseline expectations of our profession, and we take them seriously.
Bar Council Compliance
All practitioners at Lockmore are members of the Malaysian Bar and fully compliant with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and Bar Council guidelines.
Client Confidentiality
Legal professional privilege and strict confidentiality are maintained across all client communications, files, and matters without exception.
Transparent Fee Arrangements
Fees and billing arrangements are discussed and agreed before work begins. We provide clear estimates and communicate promptly if scope changes.
Conflict of Interest Checks
Every new matter is reviewed for potential conflicts before engagement begins, ensuring we can act fully and freely in your interest.
Continuing Legal Education
Our practitioners maintain their CPD requirements and actively follow developments in their respective practice areas, including regulatory updates and judicial decisions.
Responsive Communication
We maintain a clear internal protocol for client updates. You will always know the status of your matter and will not be left waiting for responses without explanation.
Legal Depth in Three Disciplines
Islamic Finance Law in Malaysia sits at the intersection of two complex bodies of knowledge: civil law and Syariah principles. Practitioners in this space need familiarity with both frameworks — and the ability to work constructively within each. Lockmore's Islamic Finance team has developed this dual literacy over years of transactional and advisory work, serving financial institutions, development banks, and corporate clients structuring sukuk programmes, Islamic syndications, and takaful arrangements.
Media and Communications Law has shifted considerably with the growth of digital publishing and social media. Defamation exposure, regulatory obligations under the Communications and Multimedia Act, and advertising standards compliance are now concerns for a far broader range of businesses than they once were. Lockmore's media practice helps clients understand their exposure and manage it thoughtfully, without chilling legitimate expression.
Insolvency and restructuring work requires both technical command and a degree of empathy. Whether acting for creditors seeking to protect their position or for companies and individuals working through financial difficulty, the legal practitioner's role is to bring clarity to a situation that can feel overwhelming. Lockmore approaches these matters with the seriousness they deserve, and the patience that clients in difficult circumstances need.
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