Nominee and Bare Trust Arrangement Documentation
Nominee and Bare Trust Arrangements
Document who beneficially owns an asset held in another's name, before the arrangement is tested.
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- Offices in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru
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Who this is for
Sound familiar?
Parties holding assets through a nominee
Beneficial owners needing the arrangement recorded
Groups holding assets through a subsidiary or individual
In plain words
Nominee and Bare Trust Arrangement Documentation
Documentation recording nominee and bare trust arrangements over shares or property, setting out beneficial ownership, the nominee's obligations and the transfer mechanism.
What you get
What we deliver
Scope and fee are agreed in writing before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are getting.
- 01
Advice on the arrangement and its consequences
- 02
Declaration of trust drafted
- 03
Nominee obligations and restrictions
- 04
Transfer and succession provisions
- 05
Advice on stamping and disclosure
How we work
Clear from the first conversation
- 1
Send a short request
Tell us what the matter is about. It takes under a minute and stays confidential.
- 2
Akmal sets a time with you
We reply within 30 minutes in office hours to arrange your consultation, online or at our KL or JB office.
- 3
Advice, then a written proposal
You get a clear view of the issues and options, then a written scope and fee proposal.
- 4
Work begins on the agreed scope
Akmal leads the matter with a team of our lawyers, working to the scope you approved. You get regular updates at every key step.
Who leads your matter
Led by Akmal Saufi, supported by our team
Akmal leads your matter as Partner. Depending on the work, other lawyers in our team handle parts of it day to day, with Akmal overseeing the matter.

Akmal Saufi
Partner, Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co
- Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysia
- Over 13 years in transactional work: M&A, joint ventures, land and infrastructure
- LLB (Hons), International Islamic University Malaysia
The team behind your matter
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Who we have acted for
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Next step
Request a consultation with Akmal
- 1Send a short request. It takes under a minute.
- 2Akmal reviews it and arranges a time with you.
- 3You get clear advice, then a written scope and fee proposal.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
Your details stay confidential. Sending a request does not mean you have appointed us.
- Licensed advocates & solicitors
- Professional indemnity insured
- Offices in KL & JB
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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