COLLIN ARVIND ANDREW

COLLIN ARVIND ANDREW

Principal

Criminal Defence • Human Rights • White Collar Crime

Collin is the Founder and Principal of Collin’s Law Chambers, with with vast experience in criminal litigation and courtroom advocacy. Known for his strategic, practical, and client-focused approach, he has represented individuals, corporations, and vulnerable communities in a wide range of criminal and public interest matters.

His areas of practice include criminal defence, human rights litigation, and constitutional challenges. Throughout his career, he has handled complex and high-profile cases while maintaining a strong commitment to justice and the rule of law.

Beyond legal practice, Collin is actively involved in the legal profession as an advocacy trainer, speaker, and elected member of the Malaysian Bar Council. He also contributes to legal aid initiatives and serves as Legal Counsel to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), reflecting his dedication to advancing access to justice and human rights.

Professional Appointments

  1. Elected Council Member of the Malaysian Bar | 2026/2027
  2. Co-Chairperson, Co-Chairperson of the National Legal Aid & YBGK Committee | 2026/2027
  3. Co-Deputy Chair, Child Rights Committee | 2026/2027
  4. Co-Deputy Chair, Migrants & Refugee Committee | 2026/2027
  5. Co-Deputy Chair, Advocacy Training Committee | 2026/2027
  6. Trainer, Criminal Trial Advocacy Course 

International Engagements

Legal Counsel

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

2015 – Present

Counsel for criminal and employment related matters

High Commission of India

Counsel for criminal and family related matters

Royal Thai Embassy

Panel Lawyer

United States Embassy

Fellowship & Professional Development

International Human Rights Fellowship 2019

 

Organised by the Victorian Bar in collaboration with the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)

Training & Speaking Engagements

Trainer

Bar Council Criminal & Civil Advocacy Course

Trainer

Bar Council YBGK Criminal Advocacy Training

Lecturer

BAC CLP Criminal Law Practice

Lecturer

BAC Master of Arts in Law

Speaker & Panellist

Judicial Colloquium 2026

Guest Speaker

MyBar Carnival 2025

Speaker

Children in Conflict with the Law

Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya