Yee Ming Yau > Christopher & Lee Ong > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile
Christopher & Lee Ong Offices
LEVEL 22, AXIATA TOWER NO. 9, JALAN STESEN SENTRAL 5
KUALA LUMPUR SENTRAL, 50470
KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
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Yee Ming Yau
Position
Partner, Christopher & Lee Ong, Malaysia
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment & Benefits
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Career
Yee Ming is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in Christopher & Lee Ong, and has been in legal practice for over 20 years with deep industry knowledge across multiple sectors including telecommunications, information technology, logistics engineering, oil and gas services, and retail businesses.
With over 10 years of experience in strategy, commercial and general management roles within various multinational corporations across multiple industries, Yee Ming’s forte is managing complex negotiations, especially in a technical environment, and drawing upon his ability to provide sound legal advice with significant commercial and industry insights.
Clients leverage Yee Ming’s industry experience by engaging him to lead their in-house M&A teams in advising on project-managing, negotiating and closing transactions.
He has been engaged in projects involving the engineering, procurement and construction of monorail lines, wireless telecoms networks and information technology systems. He has also been involved in undertaking due diligence and advising on acquisitions and disposals of IT businesses, oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and waste treatment and disposal businesses, logistics businesses, mining concessions, commercial real estate projects and franchised retail businesses in the region, particularly in Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. Yee Ming has also consulted on and developed templates incorporating best practices for use in large-scale procurements.
Clients of the firm have lauded Yee Ming as “a good negotiator who provides strong advice” and a very “attentive” lawyer.
Education
- LLB University of Melbourne
- B.A. University of Melbourne
- Barrister & Solicitor, Australia
- Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya
Lawyer Rankings
Malaysia > Labour and employment
(Leading partners)Christopher & Lee Ong
has notable strength in a wide range of contentious matters, from poor performance, unfair dismissal, to constructive dismissal, often representing clients in court or mediation. Often acting for start-up businesses, multinational corporations, and government-linked companies, the practice is also noted for its advisory offering. Jointly leading the practice is Yau Yee Ming, who has extensive experience advising clients on retrenchments, restructuring, and overseeing winding-up procedures, while Kelvin Kho advises on labour contracts, handbooks, and regulatory compliance. Another a key member of the team, Rubini Murugesan is regularly called upon to represent and advise local and international companies in matters of termination, constructive dismissal, and misconduct.
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A
Renowned for its ‘rich practical experience’, the corporate and M&A department at Christopher & Lee Ong stands out for its comprehensive industry coverage, advising on joint ventures, share acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and venture capital deals. Adrian Chee, who is regarded as ‘one of the best in the market’, advises on the acquisition and disposal of stakes in private and public companies, Yon See Ting
focuses on cross-border corporate finance deals, and Yau Yee Ming operates within the telecoms and logistics sectors, advising on the acquisition of IT businesses. Kuok Yew Chen is well-equipped to assist private equity funds and multinationals on the full suite of M&A matters, while Por Chuei Ying covers capital reduction exercises. All individuals named above collectively lead the practice. Kelvin Kho focuses on companies’ investments and operations, whereas Tracy Wong handles financial regulatory and corporate governance work.
Lawyer Rankings
- Corporate and M&A Malaysia
- Leading partners Malaysia > Labour and employment
- Labour and employment Malaysia