Lawyers
Nurul Fatihah Mohamad Arof
LL.B (Hons), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
DSLP, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
Fatihah is a Legal Associate at Rabinder Budiman & Associates, having joined the firm on 25 March 2026. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2022. She has also completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice.
Fatihah commenced her legal career as a paralegal at Messrs Rahayu Partnership, where she assisted in civil litigation matters involving international claims. She later underwent her pupillage and continued her practice at Messrs Hashim Amran Tabian Ahmad, where she was exposed to a wide range of civil litigation matters, including high-value commercial disputes, tax-related claims, and defamation suits. During this period, she was involved in defending substantial claims, including matters
exceeding RM180 million, and acted in disputes involving the Director General of Customs. She also represented property developers in liquidated ascertained damages claims and management bodies in defamation actions, and was involved in obtaining security for costs orders in favour of clients.
Prior to joining Rabinder Budiman & Associates, Fatihah was a Legal Associate at Messrs Lope Maizura, where she was primarily engaged in civil and commercial litigation. She regularly appeared before the Sessions Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court, and was also involved in matters before the Industrial Court. Her experience includes handling contractual disputes, construction and CIPAA adjudication, employment and industrial relations matters, corporate insolvency, land disputes, and probate and administration proceedings.
Her practice focuses on dispute resolution and litigation. She advises and represents individuals, corporations, and government-linked entities in a broad spectrum of contentious matters, including commercial and contractual disputes, construction-related disputes, employment matters, and enforcement proceedings. She is experienced in managing litigation through to disposal, including drafting pleadings, affidavits, and submissions, as well as conducting hearings and trials.
In addition, Fatihah has experience in execution and enforcement proceedings, including garnishee applications, writs of seizure and sale, and bankruptcy actions. She is committed to delivering practical, strategic, and solution-oriented legal advice while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and client service.