Sonia holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Multimedia University, graduating in 2020. She commenced her pupillage at S. Raman & Co. under the tutelage of Mr Raman and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in January 2022.
Over the years, Sonia’s experience includes general litigation, insurance accident claims (acting as defence counsel for insurers), corporate and construction disputes, employment matters, criminal and family law, contractual disputes, as well as probate and administration.
She works closely with clients to provide practical guidance and support throughout every stage of their legal matters.
Career to date
2026 Associate, MahWengKwai & Associates
2025 Senior Associate, Ganesh Azhar & Associates
2023 Associate, Arnold Andrew & Co.
2022 Associate, Benjamin Dawson
2020 Pupil-in-Chambers, S. Raman & Co.
2019 Legal Intern, Dass Jainab & Associates
Educational achievements
2020 Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Multimedia University
Particular Litigation Experience
- Defence counsel for insurance companies in motor-vehicle accident claims, including third-party bodily injury and property damage
- Led trials independently and drafted cause papers, interlocutory applications, pre-trial and post-trial submissions
- Prepared legal opinions for insurance clients on motor-vehicle accident matters
- Assisted with trial preparation, case strategy, and witness preparation
- Drafted Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Letters of Administration
- Handled corporate and construction disputes, including corporate rescue, judicial management, and schemes of arrangement
- Prepared intervener submissions for complex cases involving collusion or fraud
- Represented clients in employment disputes before the Industrial Court
- Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation
- Employment
Employment Contracts and Policies
Employment Share Option Scheme (ESOS)
Disciplinary Procedures
Performance Improvement Plans (Poor Performance)
Retirement & Medical Boarding Out
Retrenchment (Redundancy)
Industrial Court Dispute
Whistleblowing
Wrongful Dismissal
