Halim Hong & Quek > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile

Halim Hong & Quek Offices

Halim Hong & Quek
Office Suite 19-21-1, Level 21
Wisma UOA Centre
19 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
50450
Malaysia
Visit website 603 2710 3818 603 2710 3820

Halim Hong & Quek > The Legal 500 Rankings

Malaysia > Real estate and construction Tier 3

The ‘efficient and friendly’ real estate team at Halim Hong & Quek is led by Lim Justine, who is well-equipped to advise on the full range of conveyancing matters. The group’s scope of work primarily includes advising on the acquisition, development, and construction of projects, licensing and permits, and handling procurement strategy cases. Elsewhere, the firm also regularly handles construction litigation and contract management.

Practice head(s):

Lim Justine

Other key lawyers:

Lim Yoke Wah; Leon Gan Han Chen; Goh Li Fei; Quek Ngee Meng; Hee Sue Ann; Chong Lee Hui

Testimonials

‘The team from Halim Hong & Quek is very professional and provides good services to their clients. As they were formed from a sizeable group of lawyers, they are able to provide advice from a diverse perspective and therefore give a wholesome angle for consideration.’

‘Efficient and friendly.’

‘The team is very professional and humble to work with.’

‘Lim Justine has been very helpful by sharing any market information and changes if there are updates in the law, as well as case studies.’

‘Knowledgeable and provide a good service.’

‘Efficient in the preparation of sale and purchase agreement documents.’

Key clients

Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia

Bandar Rimbayu Sdn Bhd

Cicet Asia Development Sdn Bhd

EcoWorld Development Group Berhad

DSS Capital Sdn Bhd

EXSIM Suria Sdn Bhd

GLM Emerald Square (Cheras) Sdn Bhd

Golden Land Berhad

Ideal Property Group

Jayamas Property Group

Mah Sing Group Berhad

Mah Sing Property Group

Maybank Group

MCT Berhad

OSK Property Holdings Berhad

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sd Bhd

Parkwood Holdings Berhad

Plenary Vision Consultancy Sdn Bhd

Polygon properties

Scientex Park (M) Sdn Bhd

SDB

Sime Darby Property (Bukit Raja) Sdn Bhd

Solveneed premium solutions

SP Setia

Spastic Children’s Association Wilayah Persekutuan Selangor

TSLaw Group

UOA Development Bhd

Worldwide Ventures Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

  • Engaged to lead the REHDA task force committee on the reformation of the Malaysian Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1996 (Act 118).
  • Engaged by EcoWorld to provide professional services relating to the formation of management corporation for many of the client’s Klang Valley developments.
  • Engaged by EcoWorld to provide a professional service and offer legal advice to address strata issues in the client’s 19.4-acre integrated development located at the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Halim Hong & Quek advises on public and private M&A, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and corporate advisory mandates. Key names to note include practice leader Leon Gan Han Chen, Dato’ Quek Ngee Meng, who acts for developers on sale and purchase transactions, and senior associate Adrian Koh Hui Huang, who is praised for his ‘sheer honesty, extreme passion, and deep professionalism’.

Practice head(s):

Leon Gan Han Chen

Other key lawyers:

Dato’ Quek Ngee Meng; Adrian Koh Hui Huang

Testimonials

‘The team’s capabilities and strengths are communication, responsibility, cooperation and reliability.’

‘Halim, Hong & Quek possesses good communication, are are reliable and responsible. They are cooperative during engagements and provide valuable advice.’

‘Adrian Koh Hui Huang displays sheer honesty, extreme passion, and deep professionalism.’

Key clients

Citaglobal Berhad

Mestron Holdings Berhad

Revenue Group Berhad

Exsim Development Sdn Bhd

TIZA Global Sdn Bhd

Astramina Advisory Sdn Bhd

Technovate Trading Sdn Bhd

HCK Capital Group Berhad

PTT Synergy Group Berhad

Furniweb Holdings Limited

PRG Holdings Berhad

Work highlights

  • Acted as lead counsel to TIZA Global Sdn Bhd in connection with the acquisition by Citaglobal Berhadof the entire stake in Citaglobal Engineering Services Sdn Bhd from TIZA Global for an indicative purchase consideration of RM140m.
  • Advised Subang Sentral Development Sdn Bhd in respect of the joint venture arrangement with the respective landowner and beneficial owner in connection with the revival of the abandoned Remix 1 located in Subang Jaya.
  • Advised Mestron Holdings Berhad on its minority acquisition of 10% equity interest in Winstar Aluminium Manufacturing Sdn Bhd for a total cash consideration of RM6m.

Malaysia > Banking and finance

Halim Hong & Quek has a strong presence in the banking and finance arena, frequently advising a range of key financial institutions on various conventional and Islamic finance matters. Lee Tian Kuek spearheads the practice and has a particular focus on commercial agreements, property transactions, and conveyancing matters.

Malaysia > Tax

Established in July 2022, Halim Hong & Quek’s tax practice is led by Desmond Liew, who joined from Skrine and frequently represents taxpayers in tax disputes, in addition to advising on the direct and indirect tax aspects of corporate transactions.

Halim Hong & Quek > Firm Profile

Established in 2000, Halim Hong & Quek (‘HHQ’) has combined best in class legal expertise and strong stewardship to deliver exceptional service and result-driven solutions. For over 24 years, we are guided by our mission to Empower Everybody with Law. We relentlessly pursue excellence in empowering our diverse clientele with professional services of the highest standards with speed, quality and integrity.

Our client base encompass private and public-listed companies, governmental bodies, regulators, trade bodies, individuals, and non-profit organisations. We are also proud to be serving leading property developers and financial institutions in Asia.

As a result, our teams have been ranked and recognised by legal research publications such as The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, and IFLR1000 as a “Leading Firm” in the Asia Pacific region.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking & Finance, Cross Border Trade & Investment, Corporate/M&A Public Interest Litigation, Real Estate Dato' Quek Ngee Meng queknm@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance, Corporate / M&A, Dispute Resolution, Divorce & Family Law, Employment Law, Real Estate, Trust, Wills & Probate Hong Chin Heng chhong@hhqjb.com.my 607-338 4648 / 607-338 4725 / 607-338 4728
Corporate / M&A, Criminal Litigation, Real Estate Abdul Halim bin Abd Manaf halim@hhqjb.com.my 607-338 4648, 607-338 4725 & 607-338 4728
Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Trust, Wills & Probate, Risk Management, Learning & Development Chong Lee Hui lhchong@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Debt Recovery & General Litigation, Employment Law, Corporate Dispute Resolution, Accidents & Personal Injuries, Banking & Finance, Trust, Wills & Probate, Real Estate, Risk Management, Anti-Corruption Laws & Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Laws & Compliance Thoo Yee Huan yhthoo@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Trust, Wills & Probate Chuah Jun Wen jwchuah@hhq.com.my 604-640 6818 / 6817
Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Leon Gan Han Chen leon.ganhc@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Arbitration & Adjudication, Asset & Debt Recovery, Banking Litigation, Commercial & Corporate Litigation, Insurance Law, Land Law Litigation, Liquidation & Insolvency, Tort & Negligence Ankit R. Sanghvi ankit.sanghvi@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Real Estate, Leasing and Tenancy, Banking & Finance, Risk Management, Anti-Money Laundering Laws & Compliance Lim Yoke Wah yokewah@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Real Estate, Banking & Finance Lim Jus Tine justine.lim@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Dispute Resolution, Employment, Liquidation & Restructuring, Regulatory & Corporate Compliance Lum Man Chan manchan@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Banking & Finance, Corporate / M&A, Real Estate, Employment Law Noelle Low noelle.low@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Trust, Wills & Probate Low Khye Yen kylow@hhq.com.my 604-6406817 / 6818
Tax Litigation, Tax Advisory & Planning, Tax Audit & Investigation Desmond Liew Zhi Hong desmond.liew@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Real Estate, Banking & Finance Goh Li Fei lfgoh@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Transactions and Dispute Resolution, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Intellectual Property, Fintech, Privacy and Cybersecurity Ong Johnson johnson.ong@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818
Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Intellectual Property, Corporate/M&A, Projects and Infrastructure, Privacy and Cybersecurity Lo Khai Yi ky.lo@hhq.com.my 603-2710 3818

Meet The Team(s)

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Hong Chin Heng photo Mr Hong Chin Heng Hong is a Senior Partner based in our Johor Bahru branch, which… View Profile
Leon Han Chen Gan photo Mr Leon Han Chen Gan Leon’s areas of practice encompass real estate, corporate, commercial, and mergers &… View Profile
Li Fei Goh photo Miss Li Fei Goh Li Fei is well versed with Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act… View Profile
Chong Lee Hui photo Miss Chong Lee Hui With 22 years of practising in the area of real estate and… View Profile
Desmond Liew photo Mr Desmond Liew Desmond is a partner based in HHQ Kuala Lumpur. With more than… View Profile
Yoke Wah Lim photo Miss Yoke Wah Lim Yoke Wah is a Partner based in our Kuala Lumpur branch and… View Profile
Jus Tine Lim photo Miss Jus Tine Lim Jus Tine Lim is one of our partners from Real Estate and… View Profile
Khai Yi Lo photo Mr Khai Yi Lo Khai Yi’s passion for technology has helped him built an expertise in… View Profile
Khye Yen Low photo Miss Khye Yen Low Khye Yen is a Partner based at our Pulau Pinang office. Her… View Profile
Man Chan Lum photo Mr Man Chan Lum Man Chan’s practice mainly revolves around corporate litigation, and critical matters such… View Profile
Quek Ngee Meng photo Dato Quek Ngee Meng Dato’ Quek is an experienced legal practitioner whose main areas of practice… View Profile
Johnson Ong photo Mr Johnson Ong Ong Johnson heads the Technology Group, concentrating his expertise on high-stakes and… View Profile
Ankit R. Sanghvi photo Mr Ankit R. Sanghvi Ankit’s focus area of practice is in construction law and he has… View Profile
Yee Huan Thoo photo Mr Yee Huan Thoo Thoo is a Senior Partner based in our Kuala Lumpur branch, who… View Profile
Abdul Halim bin Abd Manaf photo Mr Abdul Halim bin Abd Manaf Halim is a Senior Partner based in our Johor Bahru branch and… View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 53

Languages

English
Malay
Chinese

Memberships

Malaysian Bar Council
Malaysia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (MNZCC)
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (KLSCCCI)
Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC)
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (KLSCCCI)
American Malaysian Chamber Of Commerce (AMCHAM Malaysia)
EUROCHAM Malaysia

Client Testimonials


CLIENT: Low Pui Leng

TESTIMONIAL: Ms Lim Yoke Wah is very professional, knowledgeable and efficient yet extremely approachable. In all my contact with her she had been very understanding and never hesitated to go the extra mile to ensure that any issues are dealt with to ensure an amiable and speedy solution. Her professionalism has never lost the personal touch. I have utmost trust in her abilities and as she had never lost sight that at either end are people whom the law is to serve. I have no hesitation in recommending her and her firm.

CLIENT: Ken Choy (TA Global Bhd)

TESTIMONIAL: The experienced and energetic team at Halim Hong & Quek is efficient with their turnaround time in attending to our instructions. What we like most about the team is the accessibility and quick response which translates into quick solutions to our legal matters and issues.

CLIENT: Phyllis Tay (Country Garden Pacific View Sdn Bhd)

TESTIMONIAL: It has been a positive working experience with Dato’ Quek Ngee Meng who has given prompt legal services and advice as and when required. He does not merely advise from legal perspective on the issues raised, but also share the commercial aspects. A good client- centric lawyer!

CLIENT: Wong CF (Swee Quarry Sdn Bhd)

TESTIMONIAL: The lawyers in the Dispute Resolution department of Halim Hong & Quek have demonstrated considerable skill and acumen as they have provided us with invaluable strategies in handling our matters. We have full confidence in the firm which was evident from our longstanding working relationship.

Diversity


Halim Hong & Quek strives to live up to our mission to empower everybody with law, irrespective of gender, race, creed and religion. We started the empowerment with our own people. With staffs and colleagues coming from different backgrounds, we try to bring them together. Our hiring, promotion and leadership policy has always been based on the principle of diversity and merit. Office activities and training sessions are conducted to meet the different needs so that everyone gets involved and be empowered ultimately. This is because we understand that diversity of the workforce is an asset to the firm.

Press Releases

HHQ appoints Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi to spearhead the launch of its new Technology Practice Group

4th December 2023 Halim Hong & Quek (‘HHQ’), the Malaysian law firm member of Andersen Global, has appointed Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi as joint heads of its newly launched Technology Practice Group.

Andersen Global Caps Another Year of Strong Growth with the Addition of 11 New Member Firms Worldwide

16th February 2023 Andersen Global, the worldwide leader in tax and legal services, welcomes 11 member firms to its platform, increasing its ability to provide independent, multidisciplinary, borderless service to its global clients. Through its member and collaborating firms, Andersen Global has over 13,000 professionals a presence in over 390 locations in more than 170 countries on six continents, giving it one of the largest global footprints among multinational, multidisciplinary professional services firms.