Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree > Rahmat Lim & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

Rahmat Lim & Partners
SUITE 33.01, LEVEL 33, THE GARDENS NORTH TOWER
MID VALLEY CITY, LINGKARAN SYED PUTRA
59200 KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
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Work Department

Banking & Finance, Islamic Finance and Maritime & Aviation.

Position

Rashid is a Partner in the Financial Services Department of Rahmat Lim & Partners.

Career

His principal area of practice is banking and finance. He has acted for financial institutions and major corporates on a wide spectrum of financing transactions including domestic and cross-border bilateral and syndicated loans, acquisition and project financing, aviation financing, Islamic financing and debt restructuring. He also advises on companies and securities laws, as well as assisting financial institutions in the development of a variety of structured products.

Prior to joining Rahmat Lim & Partners, he was a practicing accountant and was an associate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Languages

English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Education

Rashid holds a Diploma in Islamic Finance certified by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He was called to the Malaysian Bar in 2011.

Lawyer Rankings

Malaysia > Banking and finance

(Leading individuals)

Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree – Rahmat Lim & Partners

Rahmat Lim & Partners is renowned for its specialism in the banking and finance arena, with demonstrated expertise in cross-border lending, acquisition and leveraged financing, debt restructuring transactions, and complex syndicated deals. Regularly engaged by reputable local and international financial organisations, the practice, headed by Wan Kai Chee, is also well-versed in sustainability-linked loans, fintech projects, and Sukuk issuances. Managing partner Azman bin Othman Luk has a wealth of experience in debt capital markets and securities regulation, while Kelvin Loh leads numerous bond transactions and frequently advises on Islamic financing facilities. Geraldine Su is often instructed by major corporations and private equity firms in multi-jurisdiction finance transactions, and Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree advises on bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as Islamic financing mandates. Florence Yong is another key contact in the group.

Malaysia > Islamic finance

Rahmat Lim & Partners has established itself as a leader in the banking and finance and capital markets spheres, allowing it to benefit from a steady pipeline of Islamic finance engagements. Led by Wan Kai Chee, who principally focuses on fintech and investment funds, the firm has demonstrable experience in Islamic finance contracts, including financing under the principles of Ijarah, Mudharabah, and Musharakah. Acting for major regional banks including the likes of Maybank Investment and RHB, the team also counts Sukuk issuances and medium-term notes programmes within its scope of work. Kelvin Loh, Azman bin Othman Luk, and Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree are key members of the department.