Areas of Practice & Expertise

Mohamad Hanafi has been actively engaged in both conveyancing and litigation, with a primary focus on commercial and civil litigation, particularly in the area of banking and debt recovery. His practice includes:

• Islamic Banking Expertise
  Debt recovery for Islamic financial institutions involving Bai’ Bithaman Ajil, Bai’ Al-Inah, Al-Ijarah Thumma Al-Bay’ (AITAB), Tawarruq, Ijarah Muntahiyyah Bittamlik, Musyarakah Mutanaqisah, Mudharabah & Revolving Mudharabah, Istisna’, Qardhul Hassan, and Trade Line Commodity structures.
• Advisory & Transactional Support
  Advising financial institutions on contentious and non-contentious matters, including commercial and consumer financing, hire purchase, and property-related transactions.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  Handling cases before the High Court and Land Office, including foreclosure proceedings, private auctions, post-auction procedures, and interlocutory applications such as summary judgment, striking out, transfer of proceedings, stay applications, and appeals in banking disputes.
• Execution Proceedings
  Managing bankruptcy, winding-up, garnishee orders, judgment debtor summons, writs of seizure and sale, writs of distress, and repossession orders.
• Trials & Hearings
  Conducting full trials in negligence suits against financial institutions involving wrongful auction, breach of undertaking, limitation, and res judicata, as well as hearings in committal proceedings.
  
• Probate & Insurance
  Acting in probate and letters of administration cases, and providing legal opinions on insurance disputes, including vehicle theft claims.

Together with Partner Azizul Ashraf, he has also served as a co-presenter with Senior Partner, En. Ashmadi Othman, in legal talks for banks and cooperatives, reflecting his role in supporting client engagement and knowledge sharing.

Clients & Representation

Mohamad Hanafi has represented:

• Banks: Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Bank Simpanan Nasional, BSNC Leasing (M) Sdn Bhd, Boustead Credit Sdn Bhd, Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Berhad, among others.
  
• Corporates & Cooperatives: TH Plantations Berhad, KOBIMBING, KOBANAS, SEKATA RAKYAT, and various other societies and corporate clients.

Summary

Mohamad Hanafi is recognised for his steady commitment to banking and commercial litigation. With years of experience handling debt recovery, foreclosure, insolvency, and execution proceedings, he has built a reputation for consistency and reliability in representing financial institutions, corporations, and cooperatives.

He has acted in numerous contested cases before the High Court and Land Office, covering foreclosure disputes, execution applications, and appeals. His practical approach and ability to manage complex Islamic financing matters have made him a trusted advocate for banks and cooperatives alike.

Within the firm, Hanafi is valued for his teamwork and readiness to support both colleagues and clients. His involvement as a co-presenter in legal talks with financial institutions reflects his role not only as a litigator but also as a contributor to client engagement and knowledge sharing.

In short, Mohamad Hanafi is regarded as a dependable partner—committed to litigation excellence, attentive to client needs, and supportive of the firm’s broader growth and development.