Christopher & Lee Ong’s ‘reliable and responsive’ corporate practice advises on the entire deal lifecycle, from competitive M&A bidding and structuring to eventual execution and implementation. The team has expertise in joint venture and shareholder’s agreements, takeovers and equity capital markets. The firm represents an array of clients, including multinational companies, government-linked corporations and SMEs from various sectors. Yon See Ting and Kuok Yew Chen regularly advise on cross-border transactions and are familiar with regulatory authorities for competition and telecoms. Other key members of the team include Christopher Lee, Por Chuei Ying, Yau Yee Ming, Chor Jack, Tracy Wong  and Lee Hock Chye.

Rahmat Lim & Partners is involved in numerous, high-value M&A transactions, both in Malaysia and across the region. The practice advises financial institutions, in addition to both public and private organisations, on a broad range of deals, including local and regional joint ventures, share and business acquisitions and disposals. The team is also well-versed in corporate reorganisations, privatisations, leveraged buy-outs and capital restructurings. Practice head Moy Pui Yee is active across a range of industries including financial services, energy and power, while Lim Teong Sit has expertise in Islamic finance and Chen Lee Won handles joint ventures and general commercial contracts. Ho Wei Lih, whose ‘professionalism and tenacity is second to none’, is another key member of the team.

The corporate and M&A team at Shearn Delamore & Co has several industry strengths, from e-commerce and healthcare to infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The firm’s clients include foreign financial institutions, insurance companies and private equity firms. The practice is well-versed in leveraged buyouts, due diligence, M&A and regulatory approvals among other corporate services. Corporate governance expert Grace Yeoh leads the team with support of Putri Noor Shariza Noordin, who focuses on M&A. Marhaini Nordin regularly advises on the offering of securities by foreign corporations, while Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan   and Michelle Wong Min Er represent multinational companies. Lai Zhen Pik works on securities offerings, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.

Praised as ‘experts in M&A’, Skrine has demonstrable experience across the healthcare, financial institutions, insurance, energy, private equity and oil and gas sectors. The practice is led by To’ Puan Janet Looi, who advises on M&A, corporate governance, regulatory work, foreign direct investments and compliance matters, while Fariz Abdul Aziz leverages expertise in private equity transactions and counts HSBC, Ekuiti Nasional Berhad and BP among his key list of clients. Sheba Gumis focuses on foreign direct investment and associate Tan Wei Xian is another key member of the group.

Adnan Sundra & Low has a strong track record in advising on M&A and corporate matters, with core competencies including banking and finance, capital markets and Islamic finance. Recent highlights for the practice include advising on the establishment of the first Shariah compliant unlisted real estate investment trust. Adrian Chee and Wong Chin Chin advise financial institutions, insurance companies and manufacturers, while Tracy Ng Tsu Ynn is primarily involved in equity fund raising and corporate advisory matters. Putri Norlisa Najib focuses on banking and finance and How Tze Yen is experienced in commercial contracts, such as licensing agreements. All named practitioners collectively lead the team.

Chooi & Company’s corporate and M&A practice routinely advises on cross-border and domestic joint ventures. The team is also well-versed in private equity and venture capital set ups, including fund formation, deal structuring and financing. The firm has sector expertise in healthcare, insurance, pharmaceuticals and telecoms. Tan Ming-li is experienced in corporate and securities transactions, while Yoon Ming Sun advises manufacturing businesses and social media companies and Yeat Soo Ching advises on take-over transactions of public companies.

Kadir Andri & Partners advises on the acquisition of companies, businesses and assets, in addition to take-over offers, de-mergers and schemes of arrangement. The firm has sector expertise in a number of industries such as banking, insurance, plantations and telecoms. Practice head Tan Kong Yam is experienced in M&A, capital markets, financial services advisory work and corporate real estate matters. Samuel Hong is noted for his capability in securities regulation, while Chin Wee Sing focuses on mergers and equity fund raising exercises.

The corporate and M&A team at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill specialises in handling corporate restructurings, reorganisations, share purchases and disposals. The practice is experienced in advising on joint ventures between Malaysian and foreign entities, in addition to foreign direct investment and private equity investment. Tay Weng Hwee leads the team and handles a range of corporate matters including joint ventures, financing and capital markets. Steven Sy Tee is active in private equity transactions and works on cross-border projects, while Teo Wai Sum focuses on corporate and commercial advisory work.

Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law) handles all aspects of commercial contracts, from day-to-day operations to drafting of business process and outsourcing agreements. From a corporate advisory standpoint, the team advises on the legal framework governing businesses and regulatory approval matters. The practice has competition experience and can identify risk areas, such as collusive agreements and exclusive dealing. Gilbert Gan leads the team alongside Ang Siak Keng, Tan Wooi Hong, Jonathan Lim, Joan Ting Pang Chung, Idahani Ismas Ismail, Nadarashnaraj Sargunaraj and Stephanie Choong.

Abdullah Chan & Co has expertise in the financial services, oil and gas, plantation, foreign direct investment and aerospace arenas. Across these sectors, the practice is able to advise on M&A, corporate finance and capital markets matters. Vincent Chan advises on privatisation and government issues, while Shelina Razaly Wahi offers expertise in the commercial and general aviation sectors. Yap Hui Lu acts for clients including Hong Leong Bank Berhad and experienced banking and finance partner Gopala Krishnan Sundaram is another key member of the practice. All named practitioners collectively lead the team.

Albar & Partners’ corporate and commercial practice offers a range of transactional company and securities law services, including joint ventures, advisory, private equity and IPOs. Lily Tan Chea Li leads the team and focuses on large-scale M&As, public take-overs and IPOs, in addition to asset backed securitisation issues. Peh Suan Wan advises on corporate exercises and commercial transactions, with an emphasis on M&A. Seet Hooi Ping focuses on take-overs and joint ventures, while Cassandra Hogg handles equity capital market matters.

Azmi & Associates assists clients with due diligence, share sale and purchase transactions, reverse take-overs, restructuring and reorganisations. The practice has lately seen increased mandates in the manufacturing and automotive sectors, advising high-profile clients such as Kia Corporation. Practice head Azmi Mohd Ali sits on the board of two listed companies and a public university, with expertise in cross-border transactions.

Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh is active in the M&A and capital markets space, and has been a key adviser on numerous public takeover transactions involving companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. The team is well-versed in sectors such as construction, aviation, insolvency and insurance. The practice is co-headed by Philip Koh  and Adrian Koh, who have experience in capital markets and M&A transactions.

The corporate and commercial team at Raja, Darryl & Loh is diversifying its expertise into new practice areas such as ESG, digital healthcare and corporate governance, whilst also enhancing its reputation among clients in the pharmaceuticals and biotech sectors. Practice head Chew Phye Keat handles a broad spectrum of issues relating to joint ventures and licensing. Tai Chu Wei acts on cross-border M&A deals, while Joyce Teh focuses on restructurings and foreign direct investments.

Tay & Partners is noted for its expertise in M&A, foreign direct investments, venture capital and private equity matters, and counts local and international companies investing in Malaysia among its key roster of clients. Chang Hong Yun heads the practice and regularly advises on foreign direct investment and cross-border transactions. Wong Mei Ying, who ‘plays a constructive role in finding solutions’, joined the team from Chooi & Company in July 2021.

Wong Beh & Toh regularly acts for private clients, with advice covering areas such as due diligence, applications to authorities and drafting of documents for the acquisition or disposal of companies. ‘Committed partner’ Cynthia Toh and Chin Lit Fwu are key contacts in the team.