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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Kho Sze Jia
Quick facts
Partners

3

Other qualified practitioners

20

Total number of lawyers

23

Languages

Malay, English, Mandarin

Key practice areas
Dispute resolution (asialaw)
Firm overview

Izad Kazran & Co (IKC) is a full-service Malaysian law firm with offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The firm has built a strong reputation in Dispute Resolution, led by Managing Partner Kho Sze Jia, one of Asia’s leading dispute lawyers.

IKC’s Dispute Resolution practice manages a substantial portfolio of complex, high-value cases across arbitration, adjudication, and litigation. The team advises on construction, banking and finance, insurance and reinsurance, oil and gas, ESG, and cross-border disputes with multi-jurisdictional dimensions.

The firm has achieved notable successes, including defending multi-million claims in Malaysia’s Forest City mega-development, securing worldwide freezing orders in complex fraud disputes, and representing international insurers in cross-border reinsurance claims.

With a dedicated office in Johor Bahru, IKC is strategically positioned to support clients within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone. IKC is known for delivering strategic, practical, and client-focused solutions, combining local expertise with international standards in high-value and complex disputes.

Sector expertise
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Government and public policy
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Social infrastructure
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport
  • Utilities
Other offices

Johor Bahru, 81500, Malaysia
H-03-12, Southkey Mosaic Commercial
Perisaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey
Tel: 07-2919868
Email: ikc.johor@ikclaw.com
Web: https://ikclaw.com

Address:
IKC Reception @ A1-10-3A, Arcoris Business Suites, 10 Jalan Kiara
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Kuala Lumpur, 50480
Malaysia
Tel:+60364191118 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://ikclaw.com/
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Overview

Izad Kazran & Co's dispute resolution practice, led by managing partner Sze Jia Kho, has grown from a single practitioner in 2018 to a 12-lawyer team across Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The practice specialises in construction disputes, commercial arbitration and cross-border litigation, with particular focus on the mining, financial services and construction sectors. Partners Patricia Noeb and Aleeya Elyana support the team's expanding work in TMT and commercial disputes, respectively. 

Client feedback 

"Prompt and detailed professional advice."Banking and finance 

"Izad Kazran & Co has built a strong and respected reputation in Malaysia's legal industry, particularly as a boutique dispute resolution firm. The firm demonstrates specialised expertise in litigation, arbitration and adjudication, especially in complex commercial, construction and corporate disputes. Their client-centric approach, swift response times and ability to handle high-value cases make them stand out despite their boutique size." – Construction 

"They are reliable, efficient and friendly." – Dispute resolution 

"Izad Kazran & Co were great to deal with. They understood the issues and were keen to collaborate and work as part of a joined-up team. I would not hesitate to continue recommending them to others." – Dispute resolution 

"Extremely knowledgeable on construction disputes and in particular arbitration. A pleasure to work with, friendly, efficient and knowledgeable." – Dispute resolution 

"The law firm is highly responsive to client needs, able to provide solutions that are results oriented. They are professional and adaptable in their approach." – Dispute resolution 

"Sharp and responsive with reasonable prices." – Dispute resolution 

"The team at IKC (Izad Kazran & Co) is responsive, professional and highly knowledgeable in employment law. They were able to guide us clearly through a sensitive process and ensured that both the company and employees were legally protected. Their ability to communicate legal terms in a practical and understandable manner made the collaboration smooth and efficient." – Labour and employment 

Aleeya Elyana Ahmad Mahreez 

"Knowledgeable and warm persona." 

Sze Jia Kho 

"Proactive, sharp and knowledgeable in his area of expertise." 

"Kho is an excellent lawyer. His experience shines through and he helps clients to navigate through tricky and commercially sensitive multi-jurisdiction claims." 

"Very knowledgeable on construction in general and in particular construction disputes." 

"Lawyers are analytical, detail-oriented professionals with strong communication and problem-solving skills." 

"A sharp legal mind highly regarded for strategic thinking in complex disputes, especially in commercial, construction and corporate litigation. Known for distilling complicated legal issues into clear, actionable strategies while maintaining a client-focused, practical approach. His leadership has grown the firm from a startup into an award-winning boutique firm, prioritising sustainable work culture and structured mentoring." 

Patricia Jayne Noeb 

"Patricia is firm, calm and patient in handling complex matters. She communicates clearly, provides sound legal advice and remains professional throughout. Her ability to guide us through a sensitive process with confidence and clarity was greatly appreciated." 


Linked Reviews
Dispute resolution (asialaw)

Work highlights 

Represented Butterfly Capital Management in a $17 million cross-border recovery action involving a worldwide Mareva injunction from the Malaysian High Court in Labuan. The case involved enforcing put option and settlement agreements against a Taiwanese defendant, requiring coordination across six jurisdictions. Successfully defended against claims that the agreements masked prohibited money-lending transactions under Hong Kong law, establishing precedent for multi-jurisdictional enforcement of offshore agreements in Malaysia. 

Advised Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) in an ongoing construction arbitration against its contractor concerning critical structural defects in the iconic dome of USIM's Islamic Centre, requiring complete demolition and reconstruction. The case involves coordination with international dome construction experts from six countries including UAE, Qatar and Australia, with technical documentation and forensic evidence compilation being key components. As one of Malaysia's largest claims involving an Islamic religious structure, this landmark case sets precedents for design and construction standards in heritage religious architecture across Southeast Asia. 

Defending Country Garden Pacificview in multiple ongoing lawsuits involving claims from Forest City residential unit purchasers who seek to invalidate their Sales and Purchase Agreements based on alleged misrepresentation. The cases, emerging amid heightened scrutiny of the $4.3 billion development and international media coverage, focus on distinguishing contractual obligations from market speculation and media narratives. This precedent-setting litigation will establish key principles for SPA enforceability during market downturns and define misrepresentation thresholds in large-scale property developments across Southeast Asia. 

Key clients 

Acexide, Bele Time Management, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional 


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