Amanah Law
Contract drafting desk, Penang

CONTRACT DRAFTING & REVIEW — PENANG, MALAYSIA

Agreements that hold — and are meant to.

Amanah Law assists businesses and individuals in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with care for what each clause actually does.

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+60 4-227 8493
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George Town, Penang

WHAT WE OFFER

Three ways to engage

Each service is scoped at the outset so that you know what you are receiving and at what cost.

Contract Drafting

SERVICE 01

Contract Drafting

from RM 1,850

A focused drafting engagement for a single agreement — services contracts, NDAs, distribution agreements, licences, or settlement documents. Includes one round of revision and a short negotiation note.

  • Written intake and follow-up call
  • Drafting to client's commercial position
  • One revision round included
  • Negotiation note on likely counterparty comments
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Contract Review

SERVICE 02

Review & Negotiation Support

from RM 4,250

For clients who have received a counterparty draft. Includes written mark-up with plain explanations, a summary classifying each issue, and negotiation support through to signature.

  • Mark-up with commercial and legal notes
  • Issue summary: material, negotiable, acceptable
  • Support through negotiation stage
  • Hourly or fixed-fee options
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Framework Agreement

SERVICE 03

Framework & Playbook

from RM 5,700

For organisations that contract regularly. Develops a framework agreement, associated schedules, and a negotiation playbook with preferred and fallback positions for internal use.

  • Framework agreement and schedules
  • Negotiation playbook for internal teams
  • Training for contract managers
  • Named lead counsel throughout
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WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US

What distinguishes our approach

Malaysian law, applied clearly

Work grounded in Malaysian contract law, with an understanding of how provisions translate across common-law contexts relevant to cross-border dealings.

Plain explanations alongside every clause

Every mark-up and draft comes with notes in plain language. You should understand what each provision does before you sign.

Pace that fits your review cycle

Turnaround times are agreed at the start and adjusted to match your own internal review cadence — not rushed in ways that create oversight.

Defined scope, no creep

Scope is set at the outset with transparent boundaries. You know what you are receiving before the engagement begins.

Commercial, not merely technical

Legal work is informed by commercial reality. Advice identifies what matters in practice, not just what is permissible in theory.

Confidentiality as a matter of course

All client matters are handled with full professional confidentiality. No engagement details leave the firm.

READY TO PROCEED?

There is no obligation in making an enquiry.

Send a brief description of your matter and we will let you know how we can assist — clearly, and without pressure.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

What clients often ask

What types of contracts do you handle?
Most commercial agreements — services contracts, NDAs, supply agreements, distribution arrangements, licences, shareholder and joint venture agreements, employment terms, and settlement deeds. If the matter requires specialist expertise outside this range, we will say so at the enquiry stage.
How long does a typical drafting engagement take?
For a single instrument, the initial draft is typically delivered within two to three weeks of the intake call. Revisions follow your review schedule. For framework and playbook work, delivery is spread over six to ten weeks with working sessions at a pace that allows genuine engagement from your side.
Are fees fixed or hourly?
Both options are available depending on the nature of the work. For discrete drafting mandates the fee is fixed from the outset. For review and negotiation support, hourly or fixed-fee arrangements are agreed based on the client's preference and the scope boundaries set at the start.
Do you advise on cross-border or international contracts?
We work on agreements with foreign parties and understand how Malaysian provisions translate in common-law counterpart jurisdictions. For matters requiring local counsel in another jurisdiction, we can assist with coordinating that relationship.
What do I need to prepare before the first consultation?
A brief written description of the commercial arrangement and the parties involved is sufficient to begin. If you are seeking a review, attach the draft you have received. We will confirm the scope and fee at or shortly after the initial call.
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. All client communications and documents are treated as strictly confidential as a matter of professional obligation. Nothing relating to your engagement is shared with any third party without your consent.

FIND US

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62, Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Contact Details

TELEPHONE

+60 4-227 8493

OFFICE ADDRESS

62, Lebuh Pantai
10300 George Town
Penang, Malaysia

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

NOTE

Initial enquiries do not commit you to any engagement. We will discuss the scope and fee before any work begins.