Non-Disclosure Agreement

Protect your confidential information with a solid Non-Disclosure Agreement

Seal your secrets and safeguard your business value with a NDA before trust is broken.

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  • Advocates & Solicitors
  • Offices in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru
  • Confidential, no obligation
Ahmad Solehin Abd Ghani, PartnerNur Khalis Johar Amin, PartnerNur Amira Syahira, Senior AssociateSiti Zubaidah Jemadi, Senior AssociateSiti Sarah Sarif, Senior AssociateMadihah Hisham, AssociateNur Afiqah Qasrina, AssociateKritigeswari P. Ramesh, AssociateHafiz Azhari Zamree, AssociateNur Ashsyifa' Aqila, Trainee Associate

Real lawyers, one team behind every matter

Who this is for

Sound familiar?

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Founders preparing to pitch to investors but afraid their concept may be stolen

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Business owners sharing trade secrets with potential partners

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Startups collaborating with developers or R&D teams

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Companies outsourcing key projects that involve sensitive information

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Investors requiring assurance that their evaluations remain private

What's at stake

What is really at stake

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    Imagine disclosing your hard-earned research, designs or financials only to see them copied, shared or exploited without your consent.Once confidential information leaks, competitors gain an unfair edge, investors lose confidence, and your future feels exposed. The damage is often permanent.

In plain words

Non-Disclosure Agreement

A non-disclosure agreement prevents misuse of sensitive information, ensuring trust, clarity and enforceability in every critical conversation.

What good looks like

You dream of sharing ideas freely with partners, investors and collaborators without fear. Yet the constant worry of leaks and misuse holds you back from scaling boldly. Legal That Works steps in to draft airtight NDAs that let you share with confidence and move at founder speed.

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.

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    Custom NDA drafting

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    Risk-proof review

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    Mutual or one-way NDA guidance

  4. 04

    Enforceability check

  5. 05

    Implementation roadmap

How we work

Clear from the first conversation

  1. 1

    Send a short request

    Tell us what the matter is about. It takes under a minute and stays confidential.

  2. 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. 3

    Advice, then a written proposal

    You get a clear view of the issues and options, then a written scope and fee proposal.

  4. 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.

Scope and fee in writingAgreed before any work starts. No open-ended billing surprises.
Online where it suits youMost work is done online. We meet in person when the law requires it.
Fast, direct repliesWithin 30 minutes during office hours, Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm.

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

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

Meet the team →
Ahmad Solehin Abd Ghani, Partner
Ahmad Solehin Abd GhaniPartner
Nur Khalis Johar Amin, Partner
Nur Khalis Johar AminPartner
Nur Amira Syahira, Senior Associate
Nur Amira SyahiraSenior Associate
Siti Zubaidah Jemadi, Senior Associate
Siti Zubaidah JemadiSenior Associate
Siti Sarah Sarif, Senior Associate
Siti Sarah SarifSenior Associate
Madihah Hisham, Associate
Madihah HishamAssociate
Nur Afiqah Qasrina, Associate
Nur Afiqah QasrinaAssociate
Kritigeswari P. Ramesh, Associate
Kritigeswari P. RameshAssociate
Hafiz Azhari Zamree, Associate
Hafiz Azhari ZamreeAssociate
Nur Ashsyifa' Aqila, Trainee Associate
Nur Ashsyifa' AqilaTrainee Associate

Who we have acted for

Organisations we have acted for

Federal government agencies & statutory bodies

Johor state bodies & local authorities

Government-linked companies

Private sector & NGOs

Shown with permission. Government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies are identified as such. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement by any government, ministry or agency.

Next step

Request a consultation with Akmal

  1. 1Send a short request. It takes under a minute.
  2. 2Akmal reviews it and arranges a time with you.
  3. 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

Still unsure? Send a short request and Akmal will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.

Why do I need an NDA if I trust the other party?

Trust is vital but insufficient. An NDA makes that trust legally binding and enforceable.

Is a template NDA from the internet good enough?

Most templates miss key clauses and may be unenforceable. We tailor agreements to your context and jurisdiction.

How fast can you prepare an NDA?

In urgent cases, we can deliver within 48 hours while ensuring accuracy and protection.

Can you review an NDA I already have?

Yes. However it will be much faster to have us draft a fresh one because we would know our way around our own draft. If you already have a draft from a counterparty, we can still review it but the fee is different. Connect with us to know more.

What is Legal That Works?

Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goals.

What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?

No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts. Just reach out and we will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options, without jargon or upselling.

Who will be helping me?

Your matter is led by Akmal Saufi, Partner. Depending on the work, other advocates and solicitors in our team will handle parts of it day to day, with Akmal overseeing the matter. You will always deal with real lawyers, not chatbots or generic customer support.

Before you sign

The cost of waiting

If you move slow, you risk losing the deal. In business, speed is everything. Opportunities disappear when confidentiality is not secured on time. At Legal That Works, we move fast to protect your interests, but our capacity is limited. Appoint us now so you do not miss out.

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Legal That Works (Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co) is a Malaysian business friendly legal services firm providing services across multiple industries and practice area fuelling business growth and ambition.

All rights reserved. © Legal That Works is a legal service by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (Registration No. 00020004166). 2014-2026
Regulated by the Malaysian Bar Council under the Legal Profession Act 1976.

Legal That Works logo

Legal That Works (Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co) is a Malaysian business friendly legal services firm providing services across multiple industries and practice area fuelling business growth and ambition.

All rights reserved. © Legal That Works is a legal service by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (Registration No. 00020004166). 2014-2026

Regulated by the Malaysian Bar Council under the Legal Profession Act 1976.

Legal That Works logo

Advocates & Solicitors in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru

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Advocates & Solicitors, KL and JB