Syarie Legal Profession (Federal Territories) Act 2019 · Updated to 5 Oct 2024 · Part VI · Name of Firm
39. Application for registration name of firm
Feedback & supportAny Peguam Syarie who intends to establish a firm shall apply to the Majlis Peguam Syarie for the registration and approval of the name of the firm.
Peguam Syarie
“Peguam Syarie” means a Peguam Syarie who has been admitted as Peguam Syarie in the Syariah High Court and who has been registered under section 24;
The application under subsection (1) includes—
the proposed name of the firm;
the name of the Peguam Syarie and his partner, where applicable;
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the principal address or any other address of the proposed name of the firm; and
other particulars as the Majlis Peguam Syarie deems necessary.
The Majlis Peguam Syarie may, upon receiving an application under subsection (1)—
issue the certificate of registration; and
approve the proposed name of the firm.
The Majlis Peguam Syarie may refuse a certificate for registration on the grounds that the proposed firm name is misleading or is likely to be confused with another name of a firm which has been registered.
Any Peguam Syarie who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Majlis
Peguam Syarie may appeal to the Syariah High Court.
Syariah High Court
“Syariah High Court” means the Syariah High Court of the Federal Territories;
Any Peguam Syarie who fails to comply with subsection (1) shall be subject to disciplinary proceedings.