The well-established competition practice at Christopher & Lee Ong is headed by ‘renowned’ Yon See Ting. On account of its association with Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, the team is well-equipped to advise multinational companies, in addition to regional PLCs and trade associations, on the full spectrum of competition law matters. This involves evaluating net economic benefits and immunity considerations, assisting in exemption applications and merger notifications, acting as counsel in M&A transactions and conducting due diligence. Standout work includes the team’s representation of two leading Malaysian insurance companies in the high-profile investigation brought by the Malaysian Competition Commission against the General Insurance Association of Malaysia. Jane Guan is a partner to watch in the team.

‘Expert in the field’ Anand Raj and K Shanti Mogan co-head the antitrust and competition offering at Shearn Delamore & Co. The team regularly advises multinational, government-linked and Malaysian enterprises across the consumer goods, entertainment, insurance and oil and gas, on matters pertaining to alleged infringement of the Competition Act 2010, price fixing, as well as general compliance and due diligence. Recent work highlights include advising one of the largest global technology companies on competition issues in relation to data protection. Lilien Wong, who represents clients in domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration, is another key member of the team.

To’ Puan Janet Looi and Tan Shi Wen co-head the competition collective at Skrine. The team’s workload focuses in large part on advising and acting for various companies from a wide array of industry sectors, including such areas as insurance, aviation and shipping, on complex matters brought by the Malaysian Competition Commission. Such cases regularly include issues including cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, complaints and leniency applications, as well as block exemption applications. In addition, competition audits, dawn raids, the provision, training and assistance in the implementation of Malaysian competition law, all fall in the remit of the team’s regular work. Sharon Chong has a particular specialism in cross-border and competition disputes.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s team is headed by Eunice Wei Lynn Chan. A substantial portion of its workload involves advising on matters of alleged breach of the Competition Act 2010, in addition to acting for Singapore and Malaysia-based clients across the healthcare and oil and gas sectors, atop telecoms, wherein the team has a particular expertise. The practice’s workload involves conducting compliance audits, due diligence, mock dawn raid exercises and handling matters relating to pricing within Malaysia’s complex regulatory regime. Jack S’ng Hoi has experience advising major corporates on the competition law aspects of their Malaysian operations.

Regulatory and compliance specialist Raymond Yong, litigation partner Jack Yow and M&A expert Chen Lee Won, co-lead the team at Rahmat Lim & Partners. The competition offering advises on a broad range of issues, including compliance with the Competition Act 2010 and its regulations, exemption applications to the Malaysia Competition Commission, as well as advising on price fixing. The sectors covered by the team include international corporations and trade associations from an array of industries. Standout work includes advising on the competition law aspects of the RM1.925bn acquisition of Munchy Food Industries by Universal Robina Corporation. Penny Wong was promoted to partner as of January 2022.

Raja, Darryl & Loh’s competition team is led by Chew Phye Keat. Advisory work regarding clients’ adherence with the Competition Act 2010 and the regulations invoked by the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) form a large proportion of the team’s workload. Key areas of expertise include acting for clients in the automobile, food and consumer goods sectors, in addition to advising on mergers and collaborations between companies. Senior associate Cheong Chun Yong has experience in conducting intensive due diligence on business operations and policies to ensure compliance under Malaysian law.

The competition offering at Tay & Partners is newly led by Leonard Yeoh. The team is experienced in assisting clients on contentious and advisory matters, having notably represented AirAsia Berhad on the first high-profile case to reach the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The practice acts for clients across a wide range of industries, from IT and telecoms to automobile and aviation. Its work predominantly involves advising on high-value investigations by the Malaysian Competition Commission, with partner Weng Yew Wong having demonstrable experience advising multinational corporations in this field. Leading specialist Nicole Leong departed in July 2022 to establish boutique competition firm Wen & Co and associate Heng Jia often worked on many of Leong’s most complex cases.