Zaid Ibrahim & Co has promoted its deputy managing partner, Amin Abdul Majid, as its new managing partner, effective July 14, 2025. He 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 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, USA.
“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,” Amin says.
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.”
