Mr Mahendra Mahason

Name:
Mr Mahendra Mahason
Commercial Lawyer | Partner, Sree Harry & Co.
Nouvator — Commercial Law, Business Risk & Dispute Resolution

Mahendra is a Malaysian legal practitioner with experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. His work includes representing clients in trials and appeals, managing corporate and commercial disputes, and acting as Malaysian counsel in cross-border matters.

Education Background:

• LL.B. (Hons), London — listed in his law firm’s biography; his public LinkedIn profile identifies the University of London.
• Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) — recorded in the Malaysian Bar’s seniority list.
• Admitted to the Malaysian Bar on 6 September 2001.

Professional Experiences:

Partner — Sree Harry & Co.
Listed as a partner with experience across civil, corporate and commercial, construction, land, and criminal matters.

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Experienced in handling disputes and appearing as counsel for trials and appeals across the Malaysian courts.

Corporate & General Litigation
His firm’s biography describes his involvement in establishing corporate and general litigation departments at several firms.

Cross-Border Litigation
Has worked with foreign firms and entities as their local counsel in Malaysia.

Early Professional Training
Completed his pupillage under Dato’ M. Pathmananthan of Messrs. M. Pathmanathan & Co. before developing broader trial experience.

Awards & Recognition:

Specific personal awards have not been verified in the sources reviewed.

His documented professional standing includes admission to the Malaysian Bar in 2001 and his position as a partner at Sree Harry & Co. These are professional credentials rather than awards.

Media Appearances:

To be completed with Mr Mahendra.

No specific interviews, podcast appearances, or media features were verified during this research. His biography is published on the Sree Harry & Co. website.

My personality in one quirky sentence:

A legal mind with a practical streak and a habit of asking, “What have we actually agreed to?” before everyone signs.

Values:
Suggested wording

• Integrity: Communicate honestly and approach responsibilities with care.
• Clarity: Help people understand the commitments they are making.
• Practical judgement: Consider the commercial realities alongside the legal questions.
• Responsibility: Encourage informed decisions and careful documentation.
• Fairness: Understand different perspectives when addressing disagreements.
• Empathy: Recognise the people, livelihoods, and relationships behind a business dispute.
• Knowledge sharing: Make legal learning approachable and useful.

What are your goals?

I want to help entrepreneurs and professionals feel more confident asking legal questions and understanding the agreements that shape their businesses.

Through Nouva, my goal is to connect legal concepts with situations participants recognise—from working with partners and suppliers to managing commitments and disagreements.

I hope participants leave with greater awareness, better questions, and a clearer understanding of when to seek professional advice.

Your module name:
Proposed Nouva workshop

Business Law in Action — From Agreements to Informed Decisions

A practical learning experience for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to understand legal issues in everyday business situations.

Mechanism:
Proposed learning approach

Explore → Identify → Discuss → Decide → Reflect

Participants work through realistic business scenarios, identify the legal and commercial questions involved, and discuss possible approaches with Mr Mahendra.

Activities combine guided case discussions, sample agreement reviews, negotiation exercises, and reflection. Participants practise recognising issues and preparing questions they can take into their own business decisions.

Topics covered:

• Understanding business agreements and commitments.
• Identifying important questions before signing.
• Clarifying scope, responsibilities, payment, and delivery.
• Exploring business partnerships and working relationships.
• Recognising potential sources of disagreement.
• Keeping useful records and documenting decisions.
• Understanding options for addressing disputes.
• Considering costs, time, and business relationships.
• Knowing when to involve a lawyer.

Module Outline:
Proposed coverage, to be finalised with Mr Mahendra

1. Recognise the Legal Questions

Explore common business situations and identify where legal questions arise.

Activity: Discuss a scenario involving a customer, supplier, or business partner.

Participant output: A checklist of questions to investigate.

2. Understand Before You Sign

Review a sample agreement and examine its scope, obligations, payment arrangements, and exit provisions.

Activity: Identify unclear terms and prepare clarification questions.

Participant output: An agreement review worksheet.

3. Clarify Working Relationships

Explore how expectations, responsibilities, and decision-making can be documented between business partners and collaborators.

Activity: Work through a scenario involving different expectations.

Participant output: A relationship and responsibilities checklist.

4. Respond to Disagreements

Examine a scenario involving delayed payment, incomplete delivery, or a disputed promise.

Activity: Identify relevant facts, records, and questions before considering next steps.

Participant output: A structured dispute summary.

5. Consider the Business Impact

Discuss how time, cost, relationships, and business priorities affect decisions about resolving a dispute.

Activity: Compare possible approaches in a guided case discussion.

Participant output: A decision worksheet.

6. Apply Your Learning

Reflect on an agreement or process that needs greater clarity within your business.

Activity: Prepare an action plan and questions for professional review.

Participant output: A practical next-step plan.

Who is this workshop meant for?

• Entrepreneurs and business owners making commercial decisions.
• Solopreneurs and freelancers working with clients and collaborators.
• Managers and team leaders handling suppliers, projects, and agreements.
• Business partners seeking clearer responsibilities and expectations.
• Aspiring entrepreneurs preparing to start a business.
• Professionals who want to become more confident identifying legal questions.

No legal background is needed. Bring your curiosity, a willingness to discuss real situations, and the questions you have always wanted to ask.