Mr Wan Kai Chee > Rahmat Lim & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

A robust performer in both domestic and cross-border mandates, Rahmat Lim & Partners’ capital markets offering continues to advise on an extensive range of high-value matters. On the equity capital markets side, the team handles IPOs in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, as well as employee share schemes and REITs, whereas in debt capital markets, the group is well versed in the renewable energy space. The team is also noted for its investment funds know-how, and regularly advises global clients on the marketing of offshore private investment funds. Wan Kai Chee is experienced in foreign direct investment into Malaysia and schemes of arrangements and vestings, while Kelvin Loh expertly handles sustainability-linked finance, Basel III-compliant bonds, and listed convertible preference share issuances. Zandra Tan covers corporate finance, Geraldine Su advises private equity firms on sovereign funding and project finance, Tan Yan Yan handles fund and collective investment scheme formations, while Livia Hong oversees joint venture and shareholder arrangements.

Rahmat Lim & Partners advises leading domestic and international financial institutions on cross-border lending, asset financing, project financing and investment funds. The team is also renowned for its Islamic finance offering, which involves handling Islamic finance contracts and sukuk issuances. The group is under the guidance of Wan Kai Chee and Kelvin Loh, whose expertise spans convertible and exchangeable bonds and syndicated loans. Azman bin Othman Luk concentrates on securities regulation and structured financing; Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree assists financial institutions with bilateral loans; and Geraldine Su is engaged by investment and commercial banks on Islamic financing. Florence Yong is skilled in maritime matters relating to leasing and financing, while Vivien Yeow assists major Malaysian corporations in various financing mandates.

The team at Rahmat Lim & Partners assists local and international clients on the development and implementation of various types of fintech, advises on matters such as equity crowdfunding, electronic evidence, and online payment systems. Jointly leading the team is Azman bin Othman Luk, who handles finance transactions, while Wan Kai Chee specialises in foreign direct investment and fintech, lending his assistance to the firm’s wide roster of clients.

Engaged by banks, start-ups, and e-commerce platforms, Rahmat Lim & Partners is well versed in fintech regulatory and compliance work, and often advises on online payment systems and equity crowdfunding platforms. With demonstrable experience in TMT disputes, the group is collectively led by Azman bin Othman Luk, Wan Kai Chee, and Pauline Khor, who is skilled in matters concerning IP and tech. Karen Foong is a key contact, as is Penny Wong, who handles personal data protection and cloud computing work.