Zaid Ibrahim & Co announced the promotion of Amin Abdul Majid as Managing Partner. He was previously deputy managing partner at the firm.
Amin succeeded Gilber Gan, who assumed his role as Senior Partner of the firm.
Amin joined the firm in 2011 and co-leads it’s infrastructure, energy and utilities practice. Having a strong track record as an energy and corporate lawyer, most recently he advised on the introduction of innovative technologies in the electricity supply industry, the regulation of new upstream, oil and gas activities and the sale of the production arm of a large international engineering company. He also advised in the drafting of the Renewable Energy Act 2011, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024, as well the recent Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Bill 2025.
Tan Sri Dr Nik Norzhul Thani Nhassan Thani, the firm’s executive Chairman said-
“As one of Malaysia’s top homegrown firms, we know that the key to maintaining high quality and innovative services for our clients is cultivating a dynamic ecosystem for talent, leadership growth and proper succession planning.”
Gilber Gan added- “Having worked closely with Amin, I know him to be an exceptional lawyer and a great colleague who inspires and brings people together. We are very pleased to have Amin as Managing Partner. He represents our next generation of leadership to take our firm forward into new realms of opportunity in the changing legal and business environment.”
Amin said-
“I am honoured and energised by the confidence of my colleagues in this opportunity to lead Zaid Ibrahim and Co. This firms’ unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value, empowering our people, embracing technology and making a meaningful impact is what drew me here, and will remain my guiding principles as I spearhead the firm forward. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Tan Sri Dr Nik, Gilber and the partnership for their trust and for the strong foundation they have built.”
