Malaysia

Established in 2014, Izad Kazran & Co (IKC) underwent a strategic rebranding in 2018 alongside the appointment of Sze Jia Kho as Managing Partner. Operating from offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, the firm provides a full range of legal services with a core focus on dispute resolution, supported by corporate and real estate practices. Its work includes construction and engineering arbitrations on major infrastructure projects, product liability disputes governed by English law, and cross-border reinsurance disputes involving dual-jurisdiction issues. Managing Partner Kho handles a broad range of contentious matters including arbitration, banking, construction, fraud, insurance and reinsurance, and energy disputes. Partner Aleeya Elyana handles civil and commercial litigation, shipping and maritime matters. 

The firm is acting as lead counsel for a consortium of Thai insurers, led by Indara Insurance Public Company, in a cross-border facultative reinsurance dispute against a Labuan-based reinsurer concerning unpaid claims under the Mercedes-Benz Extended Warranty Programme. The matter, valued at approximately THB46 million ($1.2 million), involves the interpretation of ‘follow the settlements’ and third-party administrator verification clauses, premium set-off arguments, and jurisdictional coordination between Thai and Malaysian law. The case is notable as one of the first cross-border reinsurance disputes of its kind between Thai and Malaysian entities under a facultative structure in the absence of a reciprocal enforcement treaty. 

Other notable clients include Advanced Innergy Contracting, Indara Insurance Public Company, and WTE Oilfield Solutions. 

Client feedback

“They work very quickly and accurately, providing us with professional advice. We were able to recover the bad debt within just one month after the Letter of Demand was issued.” – Banking and financial services 

Sze Jia Kho

“Kho is reliable, proactive, and always willing to help. They communicate clearly, complete tasks on time, and consistently deliver quality work.”