Kuok Yew Chen > Christopher & Lee Ong > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

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.

According to satisfied clients, which include world leading software giants and tech conglomerates, Christopher & Lee Ong is the ‘best in the industry’. Working across the e-commerce, fintech, and e-health sectors, the group is known for its ability to adeptly navigate the ever-changing TMT landscape. Core workflows include advising on data protection breaches, negotiating complex cloud and IT contracts, and handling open-source licensing and agile development issues. Having recently introduced a specialist tech disputes practice, which focuses on TMT and FinReg matters, the department is well placed to advise on an unparalleled range of work, often relating to cybersecurity, AI, and data centres. Other work highlights include handling instructions from European countries seeking assessments of Malaysian laws in the context of international data transfers, and advising on satellite and internet peering services, in light of Malaysia’s development of 5G. Deepak Pillai, reputed for his ‘unique and sharp mind’, has ample experience in advising public sector agencies on tech policies and cloud services, and leads the offering alongside Kuok Yew Chen, a leading figure in large-scale telecoms projects. Intan Haryati is recommended for her strengths in outsourcing and digital media matters, Anissa Maria Anis focuses on the media and entertainment industry, and Yong Shih Han covers media and advertising laws.