Mr Chan Kwan Hoe > Zul Rafique & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

Zul Rafique & Partners
D3-3-8 SOLARIS DUTAMAS
NO 1 JALAN DUTAMAS 1
50480 KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia

Work Department

Banking & Finance, Islamic Finance and Capital Markets

Position

Chan Kwan Hoe is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice group.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the University of Sheffield and a Masters in Law (LLM) from the University College London. He is also a Barrister-at-Law from Lincoln’s Inn and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2003.

Kwan Hoe’s main area of practice is corporate banking, syndications, project financing, and capital markets financing. His work covers conventional financing as well as financing under Shariah principles. He has advised on the issuance of bonds and Sukuk by local and foreign issuers in Malaysia and the issuance of asset-backed securities involving the securitisation of property and receivables in Malaysia.

Career

Kwan Hoe was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2003.

Languages

English, Bahasa Malaysia

Memberships

Malaysian Bar

Education

Kwan Hoe holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the University of Sheffields and a Masters in Law (LLM) from the University College London. He is also a Barrister-at-Law of Lincoln’s Inn.

Lawyer Rankings

Malaysia > Banking and finance

With a fine record in securing big-ticket engagements from Malaysia’s largest banks, as well as an array of international corporations, the practice at Zul Rafique & Partners showcases expertise in cross-border financing, asset-based securitisation transactions, Islamic financing, and offshore lending. The firm boasts a wealth of experience in advising on debt capital raising exercises, securitisation, and continues to work on medium term note programmes. Loh Mei Mei leads the team and is regularly consulted by regulatory authorities and corporations to provide insight on innovative products, policy guidelines, and financing structures. Celine Rangithan is well-versed in investment banking matters and Sukuk issuances. Chan Kwan Hoe, Ashela Ramaya, and Kung Suan Im are key members of the department.

Malaysia > Capital markets

Zul Rafique & Partners has a fine track record in advising its bank of clients on the full spectrum of financing matters, both conventional and Islamic. Engaged by Malaysia’s major banks and financial institutions, the group frequently handles debt capital raising exercises, asset-backed securitisation matters, offshore lending, and corporate debt rescheduling concerns. Recent standout work includes the team’s provision of advice to HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad on the establishment of a RM1bn sustainability-linked Sukuk issuance. Loh Mei Mei, an industry veteran, leads on banking and finance matters and has demonstrated expertise in syndications, structured finance, and corporate banking. Kung Suan Im, Ashela Ramaya, Celine Rangithan, and Chan Kwan Hoe, also collectively lead the team and boast a wealth of capital markets experience between them.

Malaysia > Islamic finance

With strong foundations in banking and finance and debt capital markets, Zul Rafique & Partners’ Islamic finance practice is well-equipped to advise an array of local and international financial institutions. The firm frequently advises on Islamic medium-term notes programmes and commercial papers, in addition to structures involving Shariah principles such as Musyarakah, Mudharaba, Murabaha, Istisna, and Ijarah. Expert Loh Mei Mei leads the team alongside Ashela Ramaya, Kung Suan Im, Celine Rangithan , and Chan Kwan Hoe, all of whom have demonstrable experience in sustainability-linked Sukuks.