Band 2
Band 3
About
Provided by Fariz Abdul Aziz
Practice Areas
- Oil & Gas, and Energy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Maritime and Shipping Advisory
- Projects Infrastructure
Professional Memberships
- Member, Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn
- Member, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN)
- Adjunct Lecturer for Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Personal
Fariz is a corporate transactional partner, focusing on domestic and cross border mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, privatisations, foreign investment, private equity investments and advisory services. Key industries which Fariz is active in include oil & gas, petrochemicals, power, shipping and insurance.
He regularly represents leading foreign multinationals on their inward bound transactions, divestments as well as domestic operations. Fariz also advises Malaysian entities on their outward investment.
Fariz previously served as a Facilitator for the Prime Minister’s Department’s Performance Management & Delivery Unit’s (PEMANDU) Corridors & Cities Lab, covering the Manufacturing and Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Entry Point Projects in the East Coast Economic Region.
Publications
Authored the following articles:
- Panellist and Presenter on Financing, Contracting and Best Practice Approaches to Decommissioning Planning” at SPE’s Virtual Symposium: Decommissioning and Abandonment, 1st December 2021
- Co-Author, Malaysian Chapter of the Energy Regulation and Markets Review (8th Edition) (2020)
- Author, Malaysian Chapter of The Oil & Gas Review (4th Edition) (2016)
- Co-Author, Malaysian Chapter of The Mergers & Acquisitions Review 2014 (8th Edition)
- Author, Malaysian Chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Oil & Gas Regulation 2014 (9th Edition)
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Fariz Abdul Aziz is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. He has particular strength in transactional and regulatory matters in the oil and gas sector.
Fariz Abdul Aziz ascends in the rankings following an active year handling impressive cross-border work while a partner at Skrine. He has a well-respected M&A practice in Malaysia, including a strong focus on energy transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fariz is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services. His attention to detail, thorough understanding of complex legal issues and dedication to his clients' needs are factors contributing to the superior level of service he provides."
"Fariz has excellent analytical skills and always gives well-reasoned arguments and solutions for complicated matters. He is well versed in the oil and gas industry and always provides creative solutions for clients."
"Fariz is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services. His attention to detail, thorough understanding of complex legal issues and dedication to his clients' needs are factors contributing to the superior level of service he provides."
"Fariz has excellent analytical skills and always gives well-reasoned arguments and solutions for complicated matters. He is well versed in the oil and gas industry and always provides creative solutions for clients."
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