Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D. in Law (Oil and Gas Contracting) - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen
- Master of Laws (Corporate Law) - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- Master of Business Administration in Energy Management - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Wan Mohd. Zulhafiz Bin Wan Zahari (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
Other's position:
Deputy Dean, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
wzulhafiz@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Associate Professor Dr Wan Mohd Zulhafiz bin Wan Zahari is an experienced academic who presently serves as the Deputy Dean (Academic & Internationalisation) at Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He is also the IIUM Company Secretary and was previously the IIUM Deputy Legal Advisor. His expertise includes Energy Law (in particular Oil and Gas Contracting), Corporate and Commercial Law, Legal Research, and Legal Writing.
Dr Wan Zulhafiz is a competent legal expert with a solid academic background. He received his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) from IIUM. He was admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an advocate and solicitor in the High Court of Malaya in 2009. He obtained a Master of Law (LLM) in Corporate Law from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), which has expanded his knowledge of corporate legal concerns. Furthermore, he holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a specialisation in Oil & Gas Law from the prominent University of Aberdeen, indicating his dedication to a thorough understanding of the complexity of the oil and gas industry.
Dr Wan Zulhafiz also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Energy Management from the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). Because of his unique blend of legal and business knowledge, he is an indispensable academic capable of handling legal issues in the energy industry. His commitment to education and broad experience makes him a strong force in law, making substantial contributions to the academic community with a distinct focus on the complexities of corporate and energy-related legal concerns.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Energy Law - Oil and Gas Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Commercial Law - Commercial Contracting
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Contract Law - Risk Allocation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Corporations and Associations Law - Company Law
Professional Membership
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Working Group Committee), Malaysian Corporate Counsel Association
Teaching Responsibilities
COMPANY LAW I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
COMPANY LAW II | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
ISLAMIC BANKING & DOCUMENTATIONS | 2020/2021 2018/2019 |
ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET & DOCUMENTATIONS | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET AND DOCUMENTATIONS | 2023/2024 |
ISLAMIC FINANCE CONTRACT | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
LAW OF BANKING & NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
LAW OF CONTRACT I | 2016/2017 |
LAW OF CONTRACT II | 2017/2018 |
LEGAL STUDIES FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 1 | 2016/2017 |
MALAYSIAN BUSINESS LAW (FOR ENM) | 2022/2023 |
PRACTICAL LENDING & BANKING SECURITIES | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
Supervision
الحماية المالية لشركة الشخص الواحد ذات المسؤولية المحدودة في القانون العماني والاماراتي. Financial Protection For A One-Person Company With Limited Liability In Omani And Emirates Law.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Member Supervisory Committee
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Strengthening Existing Regulatory Framework On Related Party Transactions For Asean With Special Reference To The Role Of Independent Directors And Minority Shareholders.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Formulating A Statutory Framework For Carriage Of Goods By Sea In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Member Supervisory Committee
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Renewable Energy Law And Policy In Malaysia: A Critical Analysis.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Formulating The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Non-Performing Loans Sale In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Protecting The Rights Of Orang Asli Children In Malaysia: The Legal Frameworks.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards In Libya: Constraints And Proposed Reforms.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Lifting The Corporate Veil: Director'S Liability On Company'S Tax Debts.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2022 | Review on general terms and conditions pertaining to the exclusive agreement |
2022 - 2022 | Review on General terms and conditions pertaining to the provision of supply & services of desander equipment and its associated accessories for Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd. |
2022 - 2022 | Kajian Keberkesanan Pelaksanaan Badan Berkanun yang Diasingkan Saraan dan Dibebaskan (BBDSB), Lembaga Pelabuhan Johor |
2021 - 2021 | Review on Qualification and Deviation from ITB for Talent Acquisition Services for Petronas Dagangan Berhad |
2020 - 2020 | Receiving BGO Tender - Provision of Talent Acquisition Services for PETRONAS |
2019 - 2019 | Consultant for reviewing the umbrella contract for supply and services of desander equipment and its associated accessories for PERTONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. |
2019 - 2023 | Developing a new legal framework on renewable energy and enabling environments for Southeast Asia |
2019 - 2023 | Developing a new legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies businesses in Malaysia. |
2019 - 2020 | Consultancy for reviewing contractual terms pertaining to the Helideck Authorised Training Organisation (HATO) by Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia |
2019 - 2023 | Maqasid al-Shari'ah Framework for Activating Temporary Waqf as Contemporary Social Micro-financing Mechanisms in Malaysia. |
2016 - 2017 | The Legal Regulatory Framework for Unfair Risk Allocation in Oilfield Service Contracts in Malaysia |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Review of Criteria, Qualifications and Requirements under Part 1 of the New Guidelines on Qualifications and Requirements to Qualify to Sit for the Malaysian Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) Examination (For Law Degrees from the United Kingdom) ("UK Guidelines") and Part 1 of the Guidelines for Recognition of Australian and New Zealand Law Degrees ("ANZ Guidelines") |
2021 - Present | Curricula Development on Climate Change Policy and Law (CCP_Law) ERASMUS+ CBHE project ID 618874_CCP- Law |
2020 - Present | Exploring the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning approach to develop critical thinking skills among undergraduates in a virtual learning environment |
2019 - Present | PROFESIONAL LEGAL FOR NON-LEGAL (ProLeNol) |
2019 - Present | ESTABLISHING A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR ONLINE OMBUDSMAN IN MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR |
2018 - Present | Leadership Style and Strategies Across Malaysian Universites |
Award & Recognition
06 Nov, 2022 | High Achiever for Master Program by Coursework (MBA in Energy Management) - Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS | University |
11 Dec, 2019 | Murabbi Award (Best Dressed Lecturer) - Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws & Law Students' Society IIUM 2018/2019 | KCDIO |
10 Jun, 2015 | Best Presenter - Second International Conference on Interdisciplinary Legal Studies 2015 at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada | International |
24 Dec, 2013 | Principal's Excellence Award by Ede & Ravenscroft - University of Aberdeen, UK | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2023 | Professional legal for non-legal for higher education sector (ProLeNoL). Akademi Kepimpinan Pendidikan Tinggi, ISBN: 978-967-2177-40-1 |
2020 | The Annotated Malaysian Companies Act 2016, 2nd ed.. Sweet & Maxwell, ISBN: 9789672339687 |
2018 | Joint operating agreement: applicability and enforceability of default provisions. Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, USA, ISBN: 978-1-943497-19-5 |
Book Section
2023 | Lessons from the application of knock-for-knock clauses under Malaysian law. In: Informa Law from Routledge, ISBN: 978-1-032-07408-5, pp. 251-290 |
2023 | Module 4: Duties & liability of university authority (Part II). In: Office of the Legal Adviser, IIUM & Higher Education Leadership Academy, ISBN: 978-967-2177-40-1, pp. 52-75 |
2018 | Introduction. In: Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, USA, ISBN: 978-1-943497-19-5, pp. xxi-xxiii |
Monograph
2023 | Direction of legal education in Malaysia. In: Penerbit USIM, |
2017 | The legal regulatory framework for unfair risk allocation in oilfield service contracts in Malaysia. In: , |