
High-Profile Litigation
- Defending a vegetable farmer in a negligence claim arising from the 2022 Batang Kali landslide, which resulted 31 deaths
- Representing victims of the 2025 Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion
Partner

Natalie is the Co-Founder of Ooi & Ooi and heads the Corporate, Real Estate and Private Client Practice.
A multi-award-winning lawyer, Natalie was named Women Lawyer of the Year at the Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2025.
Natalie is widely recognised for her expertise in commercial and land matters, with a proven track record advising on transactions valued at over RM1 billion in Malaysia. Her practice covers a broad range of areas, including property acquisitions and disposals, cross-border investments, and high-value asset deals.
She has particular experience in town planning matters, often leading high stakes public interest litigation against land authorities and developers.
With a strong background in public law, Natalie has been involved in high-profile election petitions following Malaysia’s 2013 General Election. She was also part of the Bar Council’s observer team during the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia’s (SUHAKAM) Public Inquiry on allegations of human rights violations during the Bersih 2.0 rally.
She also represents the Central Bank of Malaysia, advising on anti-money laundering enforcement matters.
Admissions
Academic
Mandarin, English, Malay, French (basic)
Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)
Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2025
ALB Asia 40 Under 40
Asian Legal Business, 2024
40 UNDER 40
LexisNexis, 2023
Recommended Lawyer in Dispute Resolution
Legal 500, 2022-2024
Recommended Lawyer in Construction and Real Estate
Legal 500, 2023-2024
Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year (Finalist)
Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards, 2025
Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm) (Finalist)
Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards, 2020, 2022, 2024
Young Lawyer of the Year (Finalist)
Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards, 2020, 2022
Litigation Rising Star (Finalist)
Delinian Women in Business Law Award 2022
Young Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm) (Finalist)
Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards, 2021
Litigator of the Year, Private Practitioner of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, SE Asia
Asian Legal Business Women in Law Awards (Finalist), 2021
Malaysia Rising Stars
Asian Legal Business 2021
Champion, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (Jessup Moot)
Malaysia National Rounds, 2011
Natalie “stands out for her exceptional legal acumen, responsibility, and innovative problem-solving approach”
Natalie “has a unique ability to think outside the box”
Natalie “has been our go to lawyer for the past 10 years”
Natalie “is very prompt in her advice and provides practical solutions to commercial matters. Her ability to address queries immediately reflects her efficiency and expertise.”
Natalie is “hardworking, committed and client-focused”
Natalie “stands out for her exceptional legal acumen, responsibility, and innovative problem-solving approach”
Natalie “has a unique ability to think outside the box”
Natalie “has been our go to lawyer for the past 10 years”
Natalie “is very prompt in her advice and provides practical solutions to commercial matters. Her ability to address queries immediately reflects her efficiency and expertise.”
Natalie is “hardworking, committed and client-focused”



