Zaid Ibrahim & Co is pleased to announce the promotion of its deputy managing partner, Amin Abdul Majid as its new managing partner, effective 14 July 2025.
Amin succeeds Gilbert Gan who will assume the role of Senior Partner of the firm.
Amin joined the firm in 2011 and co-leads its Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities practice. He has a strong track record as an energy and corporate lawyer, most recently advising on the introduction of innovative technologies in the electricity supply industry, the regulation of new upstream oil and gas activities and the sale of the production arm of a large international engineering company. He also advised in the drafting of the Renewable Energy Act 2011, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 as well as the recent Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Bill 2025.
Amin is recognized by leading legal journals including Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 (Leading Partner), Chambers and Partners 2025 (Top ranked Lawyer for Projects, Infrastructure and Energy), IFLR 2024 (Highly Regarded), and Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2024 (Distinguished Practitioner).
Amin obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and Master of Jurisprudence in Energy Law from the College of Law, Tulsa University, U.S.A.
Tan Sri Dr Nik Norzrul Thani Nhassan Thani, the firm’s Executive Chairman, says, “As one of Malaysia’s top homegrown firms, we know that the key to maintaining high quality and innovative services for our clients is cultivating a dynamic ecosystem for talent, leadership growth and proper succession planning.”
Gilbert Gan adds, “Having worked closely with Amin, I know him to be an exceptional lawyer and a great colleague who inspires and brings people together. We are very pleased to have Amin as managing partner. He represents our next generation of leadership to take our firm forward into new realms of opportunity in the changing legal and business environment.”
Amin says, “I am honoured and energised by the confidence of my colleagues in this opportunity to lead Zaid Ibrahim & Co. This firm’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value, empowering our people, embracing technology and making a meaningful impact is what drew me here, and will remain my guiding principles as I spearhead the firm forward. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Tan Sri Dr Nik, Gilbert and the partnership for their trust and for the strong foundation they have built.”
About Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Zaid Ibrahim & Co is one of the largest law firms in Malaysia, with international links built through our unique experience in having a strong ASEAN footprint and global networks. The firm has built up a reputation for its commitment to high quality and innovative services to its clients since its establishment in 1987. Its reputation is widely recognized and acknowledged by clients and consistent top rankings in established regional and international legal publications and numerous awards received over the years.
