Our firm

Independent thinking. Enduring standards.

Established in Kuala Lumpur in 1996, SN Nair & Partners brings together advocacy, technology and close client service.

Our story

Serve well and serve best.

The firm was founded with a quality-driven philosophy and an awareness that clients have a wide choice of solicitors. We therefore aim to offer a higher level of service: considered legal analysis, experienced representation and advice that stays connected to a client’s objectives.

Our lawyers are supported by skilled paralegals, investigators, professional legal resources and current research technology. The result is rigorous work delivered with efficiency and care.

“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1858

Our people

Experienced advocates, personally invested.

Datuk Sankara Narayanan Nair

Managing Partner

Datuk Sankara Narayanan Nair

Corporate and commercial fraud, dispute resolution, defamation and commercial matters.

An Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya since 1996, Datuk Sankara has represented prominent personalities in high-profile civil and general matters. His earlier experience includes service in the Royal Malaysia Police, the Special Branch and Criminal Investigations, along with leadership roles at the Malaysian Rubber Board and Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

Wong Guo Jin

Legal Associate

Wong Guo Jin

Civil litigation, defamation, negligence and contractual disputes.

A University of London LLB (Hons) graduate, Guo Jin completed the CLP and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2022. He practises in complex civil disputes and is fluent in English, Malay and Chinese.

Maniggandan Gopalan

Legal Associate

Maniggandan Gopalan

Civil litigation, defamation and dispute resolution.

A Multimedia University graduate, Maniggandan was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2024. He represents clients in civil and defamation matters with a focused, practical approach to advocacy.

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