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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 (Dr.)
Assistant 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
Dr. Wan Zulhafiz is an Assistant Professor at Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Dr. Wan Zulhafiz graduated with a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Aberdeen in 2016 for his thesis entitled, “Unbalanced Indemnities: A Comparative Analysis of Risk Allocation in Oilfield Service Contracts in Malaysia, the U.K. and, U.S.A”, making him among the first academicians specialised in oil and gas law in Malaysia. Previously, he has been a corporate lawyer for approximately 4 years before joining academia with research interests in energy law, corporate law and commercial contracting. Dr. Wan Zulhafiz has been an avid researcher, publishing over 20 papers in journals, international conferences, and popular media. He has won several awards for his excellent works, notably the Ede & Ravenscroft Prize Award in 2014. Dr. Wan Zulhafiz is a member of an advisory board of International Energy Law Advisory Group (www.ielag.com/). He is an advocate and solicitor in the High Court in Malaya (non-practising). He is also a committee member of the Malaysian Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) and ASEAN Energy Law Network.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Commercial Law - Commercial Contracting
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Corporations and Associations Law - Company Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Energy Law - Oil and Gas Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Contract Law - Risk Allocation
Professional Membership
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Working Group Committee), Malaysian Corporate Counsel Association
Teaching Responsibilities
COMPANY LAW I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
COMPANY LAW II | 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 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 |
Research Projects
Completed
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 and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies businesses in Malaysia. |
2019 - 2023 | Maqasid al-Shari'ah Framework for Activating Temporary Waqf as Contemporary Social Micro-financing Mechanisms in Malaysia. |
2019 - 2020 | Consultancy for reviewing contractual terms pertaining to the Helideck Authorised Training Organisation (HATO) by Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia |
2016 - 2017 | The Legal Regulatory Framework for Unfair Risk Allocation in Oilfield Service Contracts in Malaysia |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Review on general terms and conditions pertaining to the exclusive agreement |
2022 - Present | 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 - Present | Kajian Keberkesanan Pelaksanaan Badan Berkanun yang Diasingkan Saraan dan Dibebaskan (BBDSB), Lembaga Pelabuhan Johor |
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 |
2019 - Present | Developing a new legal framework on renewable energy and enabling environments for Southeast Asia |
2018 - Present | Leadership Style and Strategies Across Malaysian Universites |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
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
2018 | Introduction. In: Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, USA, ISBN: 978-1-943497-19-5, pp. xxi-xxiii |
Monograph
2017 | The legal regulatory framework for unfair risk allocation in oilfield service contracts in Malaysia. In: , |