Aniz Ahmad Amirudin

Arbitrator
Nationality: Malaysian
Languages: English & Malay

Aniz is an international arbitrator and adjudicator specialising in construction, engineering & infrastructure, commercial and insurance & re-insurance disputes. 

Aniz has been involved in high-value, complex SIAC, ICC, LMAA, KLRCA and ad hoc arbitrations in jurisdictions across the globe including, Europe, Middle East and Asia. He has also acted as party counsel in hundreds of arbitrations.

Aniz takes a commercial approach to arbitration and mediation. 

Directories have described him as “a role model for lawyers”, “hardworking” and “approachable and easy to work with”.

As Arbitrator & Adjudicator

  • Appointed as Arbitrator by AIAC in respect of a dispute involving Employer and Main Contractor relating to delay, defects and liquidated damages. 
  • Appointed as Arbitrator by AIAC in respect of a dispute involving Employer and Main Contractor relating to delay, defects and liquidated damages. 
  • Appointed as Arbitrator by AIAC in respect of a dispute involving main contractor and nominated sub-contractor relating to termination, variation works and liquidated damages for a project in Johor Bahru. 
  • Appointed as Arbitrator by AIAC for a fast track arbitration proceeding involving the main contractor and sub-contractor claiming amongst others, progress claims, loss of profits, defects and indemnity for project in Kuala Lumpur. 
  • Appointed as Arbitrator by AIAC for a fast track arbitration proceeding involving the main contractor and sub-contractor claiming amongst others, progress claims, loss of profits, defects and indemnity for project in Kuala Lumpur. 
  • Appointed as Arbitrator by AIAC in respect of a dispute involving slope rehabilitation and protection works in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. 
  • Adjudicator in respect of a dispute of non-payment between main contractor and sub-contractor. 
  • Appointed as Adjudicator in respect of a dispute between main contractor and sub-contractor involving numerous variation orders amounting to RM6million. 
  • Appointed as Adjudicator in respect of a construction dispute between employer and main contractor for a mix development project in Penang. 
  • Appointed as Adjudicator in respect of a dispute between main contractor and sub-contractor on the non-payment of progress claims and retention sum for a mix development project in Kuala Lumpur. 
  • Appointed as Adjudicator in respect of a dispute involving the main contractor and the sub-contractor for an accommodation camp in Johor Bahru. 
  • Appointed as Adjudicator in respect of a dispute involving renovation and refurbishment works for Istana Negara. 

 

  • LL.B. (Hons), Middlesex University 
  • LL.M. International Commercial Law, University of Nottingham 
  • Bar Vocational Course, BPP Law School 
  • Barrister at Law of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn 
  • Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya 
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom 
  • Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb) 
  • Committee Member of the Construction Law Committee, Bar 
  • Council Malaysia 
  • Committee Member of the ICC Malaysia Arbitration Committee 
  • Panel Arbitrator, Asian International Arbitration Centre 
  • Panel Adjudicator, Asian International Arbitration Centre 
  • Panel Arbitrator, ICC Malaysia 
  • Panel Arbitrator, Shanghai Arbitration Commission 
  • Panel Arbitrator, Abu Dhabi Global Market
  • Panel Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Centre 
  • Commentator on “Learning from Decided Construction Cases and Commentaries” for 2015, 2016 and 2017 for Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia 
  • Co-author of ‘Applicable Procedural Law For Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards’ in Malaysia for Global Arbitration Review in 2016 
  • Co-contributor for “Interaction of Laws in International Arbitration” for Arbitration in Malaysia, A Practical Guide, 2016 
  • Author of “Incorporation of an Arbitration Agreement” published by Current Law Journal, 2017. 
  • Co-authored chapter on “Interaction of Laws in International Arbitration: An Asian Perspective” in Jurisdiction, Admissibility and Choice of Law in International Arbitration, Liber Amicorum Michael Pryles, Wolters Kluwer, 2018. 
  • Speaker at the Practical Construction Law Seminar organized by the Advocates’ Association of Sarawak in 2016 
  • Speaker at the Practical Construction Law seminar organized by Construction Law Committee, Bar Council in 2016-7 at Johor Bahru, Penang and Kuala Lumpur 
  • Speaker at the Asian Regional Meeting Singapore in May 2017 organized by IADC. 
  • Speaker at the IBA APAG International Arbitration Training Day organised by IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group at Hanoi, Vietnam in November 2017. 
  • Speaker at the “First Asian Conference for Students and Young Practitioners” organised by AIAC in February 2018. 
  • Speaker at the “Masterclass on the use of Experts in International Arbitration” organised by AIAC in March 2018. 
  • Moderator for the ASIA ADR Week, May 2018 by AIAC 
  • Speaker at “The Fundamentals of International Legal Business Practice” organised by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum at Jakarta, Indonesia in August 2018 
  • Speaker at the “Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution - Making Dispute Resolution Effective” organised by the Indian Railways 
  • Institute of Logistics & Material Management with the support of ICC India, February 2020 

Contact Us

To acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email info@arbitra.co.uk

“…Aniz Ahmad Amirudin is also praised for his “exceptional work” and “practical approach” that is “sensitive to the business needs of his clients.” 

GAR 100

“Mr. Amirudin is extremely hard working, punctual, reliable, approachable and knowledgeable. He is a pleasure to work with. Despite his young age, he is a role model for lawyers.” 

Benchmark Litigation Asia - Pacific

"Aniz Ahmad Amirudin has a broad and excellent skill set which he brings to bear in providing a high-quality service particularly in construction disputes. He has superb analytical skills and good presentation skills with lay clients.” 

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

“… Aniz Ahmad Amirudin – “hardworking and know commercial litigation well and get things done. Also good with clients and calm.” 

Asia Law Profiles