Established 2009 · Sentul, Kuala Lumpur

About the Firm

Founded on integrity and built through decades of practice — Ayappan & Partners is committed to delivering precision legal work across every matter.

History &
Background


Ayappan & Partners (formerly known as Messrs. Rajan, Gurjit & Associates) was established in 2009 and is located in the heart of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur — a fast-developing business hub and commercial centre. Since its founding, the firm has grown into a trusted legal practice serving both corporate and individual clients across Malaysia.

Our experience and expertise include handling civil & criminal litigation, professional negligence, corporate & commercial litigation, insurance litigation, drug-related offences, and other criminal matters — in courts at all levels, including appellate courts.

The firm currently serves as Ad hoc Solicitor for the Naza Group of Companies and Sutra Holistik and has successfully represented the Naza Group in numerous matters, including a joint venture agreement valued at RM 15.4 million and a sale & purchase agreement for a building valued at RM 8 million.

From our offices in Sentul, we provide representation before the Sessions Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court — giving clients a consistent, senior advocate at every level of the judiciary.

2009
Year Established
20+
Years of Practice
8
Published Decisions
RM1M
PI Coverage 2026

"At Ayappan & Partners, we establish a personalised relationship with our clients by ensuring reliability, trust, and quality of work in everything we do."

Rajan Ayappan · Principal Counsel

What We
Stand For


Our firm's primary objective is to deliver top-quality, professional legal services that are reliable, responsive, and cost-effective. We believe that every client deserves direct access to experienced counsel — not delegated to juniors, but handled personally.

We represent both corporate and individual clients, providing litigation expertise and undertaking transactional work across a broad spectrum of the law.

From the moment you contact us, you speak directly with counsel who knows your matter. This personalised approach underpins everything we do.

How We
Work


1
Initial Consultation
We listen carefully to understand your matter fully before advising on strategy.
2
Clear Strategy
We develop a focused legal strategy and explain it plainly, without legal jargon.
3
Personal Representation
Principal counsel appears personally at all critical hearings and proceedings.
4
Ongoing Communication
You receive timely updates at every stage — no silence, no surprises.

Regulated, Insured
& Accountable


Malaysian Bar Registration

Ayappan & Partners is a registered firm with the Malaysian Bar. All practitioners hold valid practising certificates and comply with the Legal Profession Act 1976.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

The firm maintains Professional Indemnity Insurance coverage of RM 1,000,000 for 2026, ensuring clients are protected against professional liability.

Court Representation at All Levels

We are admitted and regularly appear before Sessions Courts, Magistrates' Courts, High Courts, the Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court of Malaysia.

Confidentiality & Privilege

All client communications are held in strict confidence. Solicitor-client privilege is maintained throughout and beyond the engagement.

A Decade of
Milestones


From a pupil in chambers to principal counsel at his own firm — Rajan Ayappan's journey spans over two decades of building expertise, securing landmark decisions, and earning the trust of clients across Malaysia.

2004
Called to the Malaysian Bar
Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 30 April 2004, after pupilage at Messrs Jaffar & Menon under Muralee Menon.
2007
First Published High Court Decision
Mayban Finance Bhd v Yau Jiok Hua [2007] 7 CLJ 609 — the firm's first reported decision before the High Court, Kuala Lumpur.
2009
Firm Founded
Established in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur as Messrs. Rajan, Gurjit & Associates. Later renamed Ayappan & Partners as the practice grew.
2015
Court of Appeal Recognition
Rasip Hamsudi & Ors v Pacific & Orient Insurance [2015] 7 CLJ 984 — first Court of Appeal reported decision, establishing expertise in appellate insurance matters.
2018
Diploma in International Arbitration
Obtained qualification in International Arbitration from the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators / Brickfields Asia College, expanding ADR expertise.
2022
Federal Court Landmark Decision
AmGeneral Insurance Bhd v Sa'Amran a/l Atan [2022] 8 CLJ 175 — landmark Federal Court decision on motor insurance third-party liability under the Road Transport Act.

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