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Faisal Nazrin Zainuddin

Partner

Admissions
Advocate & Solicitor (formerly Messrs Tommy Thomas)
Education
LLB (Hons), UiTM; Master in Applied Entrepreneurship, UiTM
Key experience
  • Advocate & Solicitor, Messrs Tommy Thomas
  • APCO Worldwide
  • SME Corporation Malaysia
  • General Counsel, Neruda Communications
  • Saphan Nine Communications
  • Legal Consultant, Aafiyat Group

Faisal Nazrin Zainuddin is a Partner at MASFI Law with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of law, public policy, and contract management. His practice focuses on high-stakes regulatory advisory, complex contract negotiation, and risk management. He is particularly skilled in facilitating Foreign Direct Investment through guiding global investors through the legal intricacies of market entry while ensuring operational and reputational resilience.

As a strategic policy and communications advisor, Faisal represents industry stakeholders in engaging authoritative bodies to address and refine proposed legislative amendments. He acts as a bridge between private sector objectives and public sector requirements, ensuring that policy shifts remain balanced and conducive to business continuity across Southeast Asia.

Throughout his career, Faisal has advised a portfolio of leading multinational corporations spanning the food and beverage, automotive, and digital commerce sectors on crisis response and sensitive reputational matters. His background includes advising a top-tier federal executive office and a leading global advisory firm, providing him with sophisticated insights into the mechanics of government decision-making and the regulatory environment.