Ms Cindy Cheang Foong Kim > Cheang & Ariff > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile
Cheang & Ariff Offices
273a, Jalan Medan Tuanku
Medan Tuanku
Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur 50300
Southeast Asia
Malaysia
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Ms Cindy Cheang Foong Kim
Work Department
Capital Markets | Corporate
Position
Partner
Career
Practice Focus
Cindy’s key practice area is in capital markets, corporate and securities laws.
Cindy has experience in initial public offering exercises and corporate exercises, as well as domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions. She also advises on various corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions involving private equity investments as well as general corporate and commercial advisory.
Experience and Credentials
Cindy has been involved in the following matters:
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listing of a financial management software solutions and e-payment gateway solutions developer and provider on the Main Market
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listing of a local restaurateur group, first to list on the ACE Market under the then newly introduced ACE Market Listing Requirements
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listing of a local property developer on the Main Market
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listing of a local home-grown press and convenience retailer on the Main Market.
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listing of a leading regional retailer of cosmetics and personal care products on the Main Market.
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listing of a leading credit reporting agency on the Main Market.
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listing of a local home-grown fire protection products manufacturer on the ACE Market.
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takeover offer of a property developer via a statutory scheme of arrangement.
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privatization exercise of a property developer via selective capital reduction.
Languages
English
Education
Cindy graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of London External Programme. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language Studies from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2007.
Lawyer Rankings
Malaysia > Capital markets
(Leading partners)The nascent capital markets practice at Cheang & Ariff counts derivatives, securitisation, debt and equity capital markets, and corporate trusts within its scope of work. Additionally, the firm is well known for representing corporations in domestic equity offerings on the Main and Ace Markets. Ming-Li Tan demonstrates tenacity on corporate and securities law, and frequently advises on intervention and statutory schemes for distressed companies, while Yoon Ming Sun handles public listings of equities on local, London and Australian stock exchanges. Yeat Soo Ching focuses on takeover transactions for public companies listed on Bursa Securities, whereas Cindy Cheang Foong Kim demonstrates skill in IPO exercises.
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A
In the corporate and M&A arena, Cheang & Ariff advises on joint ventures, restructurings, and venture capital work. The group regularly collaborates with the firm’s tax, antitrust and employment disciplines to offer a holistic service. Tan Ming-li focuses on securitisation, reverse takeovers and disposals; the ‘highly experienced’ Yoon Ming Sun handles international M&A mandates; and Yeat Soo Ching covers public takeover transactions. Adriel Lau Jin Son is experienced in the acquisition and financing of aircraft, whereas Cindy Cheang Foong Kim concentrates on IPOs and M&A involving private equity investments.