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Messrs Law Chambers of VinSa & Ian, known as “VSI ” was incepted in 2019, courtesy of the visionary quartet of Saravanan Krishnan, N.G. Vinod, Sathiesh K. Purushothaman, and Mohamad Sofian Shamsudin. VSI, as a distinguished legal partner, specializes in offering a range of niche services encompassing Corporate Advisory, Litigation, ESG Due Diligence, Dispute Resolution, and Conveyancing.

Our commitment to excellence is founded on three pillars of distinction:

Strategic Excellence: VSI masterminds each legal endeavor with precision, navigating through the intricacies of law and often exceeding the client’s expectations.

Legal Proficiency: Our team’s collective expertise is a force to be reckoned with, and our client management is executed with finesse, ensuring a seamless and successful legal journey for every client.

Client Focus: We don’t just provide services; we define global standards. At VSI, our clients take center stage, and we pledge to deliver services that are nothing short of world-class, setting the gold standard for the industry.

VSI’s strategic location in Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and Penang allows the firm to maintain a network of affiliated corporate consultants in East Malaysia and Singapore. VSI is a Consulting Firm registered with the Ministry of Finance [MOF] Malaysia.

Meet VSI

Saravanan Krishnan

sk@vsilex.com
Banking | Property & Real Estate

N.G Vinod

ngvinod@vsilex.com
ESG | Insurance | Construction

Sathiesh K. Purushothaman

sathiesh@vsilex.com
Medico Legal | Insurance | Shipping & Admiralty | Broadcasting Law

Mohamad Sofian Bin Shamsudin

sofian@vsilex.com
ESG | Employment Law | Islamic & Syariah Law

Mohd Amierul Sharafi Bin Shaharizan

amierul@vsilex.com
Civil & Commercial Litigation | Corporate Advisory

Syafiqah Binti Md Shafie

syafiqahl@vsilex.com
Energy Law | Islamic Banking

Jimmy Chong

jimmy@vsilex.com
ESG | Banking | Property & Real Estate

R. Anusha Ragvan

r.anusha@vsilex.com
Banking | Insurance

Championing ESG Through Legal Practice

At VSI, we pride ourselves for being the first legal firm that offers Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services in Malaysia. Our commitment to sustainability, ethics, and governance is not just a practice—it’s ingrained in our core values.

Our Sofian Shamsudin serves as a Director of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a testament to our dedication to global sustainability initiatives. N.G. Vinod on the other hand is recognized as a prominent speaker in Environmental Law at prestigious International Law conferences, contributing to the advancement of sustainable legal practices worldwide.

Our comprehensive suite of ESG services encompasses compliance, strategy, stakeholder engagement, due diligence, and reporting. With our expertise and a team deeply rooted in the global ESG landscape, we empower businesses to flourish in a world where responsible leadership is paramount.

Join us on the journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future. At VSI, we don’t just navigate ESG

Areas of Practice

ESG Due Diligence & Advisory

We help clients identify, manage, and respond to ESG-related risks and obligations across their operations, transactions, and investments. Whether preparing for regulatory disclosures, undergoing ESG due diligence or integrating sustainability into corporate strategy, we deliver clear legal advice aligned with both local requirements and global best practices

Medico Legal

We work closely with hospitals, medical practitioners, and insurers to resolve medico-legal matters. Our team handles clinical negligence claims, inquests, and regulatory concerns with a focus on early resolution and risk management.

Fintech

We support fintech startups, digital platforms, and investors with practical legal advice to navigate Malaysia’s evolving fintech landscape. Our services cover regulatory compliance, fintech-related commercial agreements, and licensing requirements.

Civil & Commercial Litigation

We support fintech startups, digital platforms, and investors with practical legal advice to navigate Malaysia’s evolving fintech landscape. Our services cover regulatory compliance, fintech-related commercial agreements, and licensing requirements.

Corporate Advisory

VSI partners with businesses to position clients strongly within the complexities of corporate governance, restructuring, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. We support boards, directors, and management teams in meeting legal obligations, anticipating regulatory shifts, and embedding compliance into business strategy.

Employment Law

We advise employers and employees on employment contracts, dismissals, workplace investigations, misconduct, union negotiations, and compliance with the Employment Act. We offer clear, practical advice that helps clients stay compliant, manage workplace issues, and balance legal obligations with business needs.

Property & Real Estate Law

VSI provides end-to-end counsel across the real estate lifecycle from acquisitions, disposals and leasing to structuring and execution of large-scale developments. We act for a diverse portfolio of clients, including institutional investors, financiers, and private stakeholders, offering strategic insight on land use, regulatory compliance, and project implementation. Our team is also well-versed in handling applications to state authorities and resolving real estate-related disputes.

Intellectual Property

Our work covers the full spectrum of IP services from trademark and patent registration to copyright protection, licensing, and IP commercialisation planning. We bring precision and commercial sensibility to both contentious and advisory matters, with a particular emphasis on safeguarding innovation in dynamic, high-growth markets.

Shipping & Admirality Law

Our diverse portfolio include shipowners, cargo interests, insurers, and logistics operators. We advise on the full spectrum of shipping and maritime matters, including vessel arrests, charterparty disputes, cargo claims, marine insurance, and regulatory compliance. With a strong grasp of industry norms, we offer responsive solutions across all stages of the shipping and logistics process.

Corporate & Commercial Transactions

We advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, from business structuring and governance to operational contracts and strategic transactions. We regularly handle joint ventures, shareholder and partnership agreements, cross-border investments, supply and distribution arrangements, and other complex transactions.

Loan, Banking & Finance Law

We act for clients across a broad range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions. Our experience includes syndicated and bilateral facilities, project and asset finance, trade finance, and Islamic finance. We focus on delivering legally sound, risk-conscious structures that support complex and high-value financial arrangements.

Arbitration & Adjudication

We act in a range of arbitration and statutory adjudication matters, particularly in commercial, construction, and infrastructure disputes. Our team handles both institutional and ad hoc proceedings and brings sector-specific insight to each matter. We prioritise cost-efficiency and deliver solutions tailored to the demands of both domestic and cross-border forums.

Arbitration & Adjudication

We act in a range of arbitration and statutory adjudication matters, particularly in commercial, construction, and infrastructure disputes. Our team handles both institutional and ad hoc proceedings and brings sector-specific insight to each matter. We prioritise cost-efficiency and deliver solutions tailored to the demands of both domestic and cross-border forums.

Company Law

We advise on the full spectrum of company law matters in Malaysia, including incorporation, directors’ duties, shareholder rights, corporate governance, and compliance with the Companies Act 2016. Our team supports clients throughout the corporate lifecycle from formation and growth to regulatory maintenance and strategic change.

Awards & Affiliations

Broadcasts

VSI’s Law Talk

Insights on trends, cases, and the risks and opportunities they present.

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Publications & Updates

Your one-stop source for legal updates, firm news, and thought publications.

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Legal Clinic

Common legal queries, answered clearly and practically.

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Events

A glimpse into VSI’s calendar of events and engagements.

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