Wong Beh & Toh > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile
Wong Beh & Toh Offices
PETI #30, LEVEL 19, WEST BLOCK
WISMA SELANGOR DREDGING, 142-C JALAN AMPANG
50450 KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
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Wong Beh & Toh > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malaysia > Capital markets Tier 2
Praised as ‘one of the most established and experienced law firms in handling IPO cases and capital fund raising exercises in northern Malaysia’, Wong Beh & Toh’s capital markets practice advises clients across a range of industries on high-value mandates involving equity and IPOs. In addition to its regional work, the offering is also equipped to handle cases that are cross-jurisdictional in nature. IPO specialist Yeap Lin Lin frequently leads on the team’s capital markets work and Chin Lit Fwu is another key contact.Other key lawyers:
Yeap Lin Lin; Chin Lit Fwu; Leong Wei Chung; Cynthia Toh Mei Lee
Testimonials
‘Wong Beh & Toh is one of the most established and experienced law firms in handling IPO cases and capital fund raising exercises in northern Malaysia. Most public listed companies will seek out their advice on corporate matters. They have a strong track-record and strong technical knowledge.’
‘The team is able to provide practical solutions to comply with the latest listing requirements, and relevant laws and regulations. The team is very committed and they respond instantly to clients’ queries.’
‘Yeap Lin Lin is our go-to partner. She is outstanding and has over twenty years’ IPO experience. She has expertise in law and in accounting and finance, so can structure listing schemes and group restructurings for IPO or M&A from a financial angle as well as a legal angle.’
‘Yeap Lin Lin is renowned for her stamp duty exemption application abilities, owing to her accounting background. She is easy-going and pleasant to work with; she understands the clients’ needs very well and is very up-to-date with listing requirements, laws and regulations. She is very dedicated to her works always and super efficient.’
Key clients
Audience Analytics Limited
Ecofirst Consolidated Berhad
AME Elite Consortium Berhad
Aurelius Technologies Berhad
Swift Integrated Logistic Sdn Bhd
AIM Tetap Teguh Group Sdn Bhd
Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad
Mobilia Holdings Berhad
Pekat Group Berhad
Aztech Global Ltd
Kobay International Berhad
Yenher Holdings Berhad
Astino Berhad
JHM Consolidated Berhad
RGT Berhad
Eng Kah Corporation Berhad
CAB Cakaran Corporation Berhad
Work highlights
- Acting for Audience Analytics Limited, conducting due diligence on Malaysian-based subsidiaries and advising the Issuer on laws and regulations of Malaysia in relation to its proposed IPO.
- Advised Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and AmInvestment Bank Berhad for underwriting and placement of the IPO Shares.
- Advised Alliance Investment Bank Berhad and CIMB Investment Bank Berhad for underwriting and placement of IPO Shares.
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
Wong Beh & Toh regularly acts for private clients, with advice covering areas such as due diligence, applications to authorities and drafting of documents for the acquisition or disposal of companies. ‘Committed partner’ Cynthia Toh and Chin Lit Fwu are key contacts in the team.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘WBT is a firm that we have worked with for a long time. Known for their advisory services for M&A transactions.’
‘Cynthia Toh is a committed partner with relevant experience.’
‘They understand our technology sector very well and we note that those reputable technologies public listed companies are their long-term clients. They are efficient and with updated knowledge. They also provide practicable solutions and can help to seal corporate deals fast and efficiently.’
Key clients
Audience Analytics Limited
Ecofirst Consolidated Berhad
AME Elite Consortium Berhad
Aurelius Technologies Berhad
Swift Integrated Logistic Sdn Bhd
AIM Tetap Teguh Group Sdn Bhd
Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad
Mobilia Holdings Berhad
Pekat Group Berhad
Aztech Global Ltd
Kobay International Berhad
Yenher Holdings Berhad
Astino Berhad
JHM Consolidated Berhad
RGT Berhad
Eng Kah Corporation Berhad
CAB Cakaran Corporation Berhad
Wong Beh & Toh > Firm Profile
The firm: Wong Beh & Toh was established in 2002. Its areas of practice include: equity capital markets, debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, competition and personal data protection, corporate and commercial work, general banking, property and estate planning.
The firm aims to provide technical expertise, a business friendly approach, a good relationship with clients and flexibility when dealing with matters. It has been involved in a number of high-profile and complex deals.
The firm’s clients are both domestic and overseas from America, Europe and Asia. The firm has a portfolio of clients from a broad range of sectors including: investment banking, stock broking, insurance, banking, venture capital and investment funds, private equity, other financial services, oil and gas, shipping and transportation, infrastructure, property and hotels, engineering, construction, plantations, agriculture, information technology, bio-technology, manufacturing, retail chains, multinationals, foreign legal firms and charitable organisations. A major portion of the firm’s clients are public listed companies and financial institutions. Its clients also include smaller companies and individuals with sophisticated needs.
Areas of practice: The firm focuses strongly on equity capital markets work, advising clients on fund-raising and listings in Malaysia but also advises on a range of other matters including, debt capital markets, banking, foreign investment, corporate and commercial work, property and estate planning among others. It also offers extensive expertise in securities law, stock exchange rules, and regulatory compliance. Wong Beh & Toh is best known for its capital markets and corporate commercial work. Its IPO deals have included landmark IPOs involving Peoples’ Republic of China issuers and large capital offerings like 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad. Wong Tat Chung and Cynthia Toh are leading lawyers in its equity capital markets practice. The firm is best known for its formidable capital markets practice.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate finance and equity capital markets | Wong Tat Chung | ||
| Corporate finance and equity capital markets | Cynthia Toh | ||
| Primary and secondary equity placements | Patricia Toh | ||
| Primary and secondary equity placements | Cynthia Toh | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Wong Tat Chung | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Cynthia Toh | ||
| Corporate restructurings | Wong Tat Chung | ||
| Corporate restructurings | Cynthia Toh | ||
| Debt restructurings and debt capital markets | Patricia Toh | ||
| Corporate banking | Wong Tat Chung | ||
| Corporate banking | Patricia Toh | ||
| Competition and antitrust | Wong Tat Chung | ||
| Competition and antitrust | Cynthia Toh | ||
| Corporate joint ventures | Wong Tat Chung | ||
| General corporate and commercial practice | Cynthia Toh | ||
| General corporate and commercial practice | Patricia Toh | ||
| Commercial property | Patricia Toh | ||
| Retail property | Patricia Toh | ||
| Retail banking | Patricia Toh | ||
| Trusts and settlements | Patricia Toh | ||
| Property joint ventures | Patricia Toh | ||
| Intellectual property | Yeap Lin Lin |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 17 at this office : 15Languages
English Malay Hokkien Cantonese Mandarin- Capital markets