Wong & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile

‘Lydia Kong – great knowledge on competition laws with practical application, which was very much appreciated.’

‘Advice given is well researched on both domestic and foreign laws. Speed and turnaround time is also very good.’

‘Well versed with the law, business applicable advice.’

‘They will approach the case in different ways to others, and their suggestions are very unique.’

‘The firm has a diverse set of expertise with quite wide and reputable affiliates globally, which makes collaboration more achievable in which they could be a one stop centre.’

‘Esther Chik is very professional.’

‘Wong & Partners gives good advice when it comes to negotiation due to the breadth of loans and financial institutions the practice has dealt with. The negotiations are effective in time, matching both the borrower and lender’s expectations.’

‘Our primary engagement is with Esther. The partner is very knowledgeable, understands the client’s objective and how to achieve it given the target timeline.’

‘The team has the relevant experience dealing with local Malaysian listing requirements and Central Bank regulations. They are also able to dedicate resources to provide quick turnaround and to provide sound legal advice having taken into account my company’s internal requirements.’

‘Having worked with Wong Sue Wan over the years, I find her to be very knowledgeable and practical. She is able to assess our needs and provide sound legal advice for our consideration.’

‘The firm’s strengths lie with the exceptional people, bench, knowledge depth and the response when demanded. The firm has also great understanding of our business.’

‘The team we work with is excellent and tenacious about getting to the crux of the problem, identifying risks but more importantly, helping create acceptable solutions to complex problems. Unlike many firms, they do try to see things from our perspective, but without compromising on legal matters. I like that they push back on things but don’t just leave it as a fait accomplis.’

‘Teo Ee Von is frank, insightful and solution oriented. She puts in the hours to get to resolution and leads her teams very well. Compared to her legal peers, she is a step ahead in finding the bridge to find appropriate solutions to our needs, without sacrificing her or the firm’s integrity.’

‘The team demonstrates exceptional capabilities and strength, marked by their profound expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks and providing strategic counsel across various sectors. Their meticulous attention to detail, combined with a proactive approach to identifying potential legal risks and opportunities, ensures comprehensive and robust support for our endeavours.’

‘What sets Stephanie Phua apart from her competitors is her understanding of our unique needs and consistently delivering insightful, strategic advice tailored to our specific circumstances. Her exceptional ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address them demonstrates a remarkable foresight. We have particularly valued her meticulous attention to detail, and genuine partnership approach, which fosters a collaborative and trusting relationship.’

‘The M&A practice is strong, with an international sensibility about it. The partners I have worked with (Andre, Addy and Ee Von) are top-notch professionals, who have a deep understanding both of the insurance industry as well as the regulators in Malaysia. They bring added value to the client by providing insights into the market as well as commercial considerations.’

‘Eddie Chuah and his team are attentive to our cases and needs. With them, we can rest assured that our cases will be in good hands. They are well versed with current case laws which helps in our more informed decision and understands our position well.’

‘Eddie Chuah has vast experience and knowledge in litigation. He is able to deliver invaluable and sound advice as well as strategy in more complicated matter.’

‘Eddie Chuah is our go-to person for all of our matters in our company despite him being in the dispute resolution team, and he is always interested and involved. He is very hands on with litigation matters.’

‘Eddie Chuah – always ready to answer questions and concerns from the client, able to grasp, decipher and offer practical advice and solutions even in complex matters.’

‘Eddie provides sound and commercially aligned legal advice tailored to the customer’s requirements. The team is also experienced in litigation matter and able to provide several options moving forward in each case.’

‘Janice Tay stands out for her ability to analyse the issues fast and suggest practical solutions in a fashion way. She exhibits good understanding of clients’ issues and provides well-rounded solutions.’

‘The team is made up of dynamic individuals, always ready to serve and attend to client’s inquiries. The team breaks conventional style of case presentation of just words and texts- they have good presentation skills and summarise facts of complex cases succinctly for easy grasp and understanding of the judge and clients, in clear and concise power point slides even during remote hearing! Absolutely impressed!’

‘The team not only keeps us updated on the progress of the case, but they also always give us practical outcomes of such progress.’

‘Sue Wan Wong is an experienced partner and a market leader.’

‘Swift responses and a competent team that meets the demand of the client.’

‘Very competent team with excellent advice and communication and a high level of professionalism and preparation.’

‘Trishelea Ann Sandosam and her team have been an amazing outside engagement for us in Malaysia. They are always available and have come through for us on an urgent basis on several occasions.’

‘Trishelea Ann Sandosam’s approachable nature and always being available is a quality appreciated especially when we have urgent matters.’

‘The Wong & Partners team has a unique reputation for being extremely responsive, a young and dynamic bunch.’

‘Eddie Chuah is always helpful round the clock in answering all questions, and his cross-department diverse knowledge and competency make him the right go-to person within his firm.’

‘Industry knowledge and a commercial outlook. Quick turnaround.’

‘Ai Leen Tang is very responsive and gives practical advice.’

‘The Wong & Partners construction disputes team goes the extra mile to understand and relate to a client’s risk appetite and culture of its organisation.’

‘Special recognition should be given to Chih-wen Ooi for his exemplary display of tactical and strategic measures employed in navigating litigious matters. His approach in always thinking ahead, anticipating responses from a counter-party, and responding in a manner that puts us in an advantageous position has provided our company with much needed comfort.’

‘The collaboration of the team enable them to provide response to client’s requirement in an efficient and professional manner.’

‘A young, dynamic team who complement each other. They work hard together and foster strong teamwork with all parties involved.’

‘Janice Tay is astute and provides clear and comprehensive advice. Chih-wen Ooi provides sound advice with detailed explanations.’

‘Ai Leen Tang is tenacious, driven, meticulous and has a great work ethic.’

‘The team has a very strong sense and understanding of the issues and delivered practical solutions and strategies in enabling our case to move forward. We were very impressed with the team’s sincere care which was showcased through their delicate management in handling our case around the sensitivities involved.’

‘The team’s strength is their deep understanding and experience in tax matters, such as tax controversy, tax incentive negotiations and practical tax application.’

‘Adeline Wong is a veteran in the industry. Her wealth of knowledge in the tax field and deep understanding of the company’s business has earned herself a loyal fan here. I believe that she will be able to impart her skills and knowledge to the other members on her team.’

‘Krystal Ng stands out for her experience and ability to provide commercially sound advice.’

‘Yvonne Beh is an experienced legal counsel and I have benefited a lot from her detailed and practical advice. Her ability to dive deep into the subject matter and explain the concepts in an easy-to-understand manner made her our go-to contact for indirect tax-related issues in Malaysia.’

‘Wong & Partners excel with their expertise, knowledge, quality of legal advice, local and global network and client service. This is the expectation of every client and they have certainly delivered. An exceptionally talented team who are able to understand the client’s situation, guide and support.’

‘Jason Liang, an exceptionally talented lawyer, demonstrates all the qualities and values of what I have come to expect from the Wong and Partners’ tax practice. Above all, he is passionate in his craft. He is strategic, an expert in his field and takes time to understand the client.’

‘Wong & Partners’ tax team is very responsive to our issues, and they deliver the support we need in a timely manner.’

‘Very professional in its approach and one of the few firms in Malaysia with a very well-versed private equity setup.’

‘Esther Chik stands out for her deep understanding of the market and of the client’s requirements. Very prompt in delivering her services.’

‘A dynamic team, who are always prepared to go the proverbial extra mile for their clients for better collaboration.’

‘One of the best projects firm in the country.’

‘The skillsets, diverse backgrounds, and calm, commercially sound minds. Overall a brilliant team.’

‘Faez Abdul Razak is a true guru at what he does. Anticipating commercial realities and working around them from day one to ensure a smooth journey for clients.’

‘Faez Abdul Razak is a superstar in the making, with his ability to do all this with calmness and poise.’

‘The team stays abreast of the latest legal trends and developments to offer innovative solutions and ensuring a wide range of perspective and ideas that enrich their legal strategies.’

‘Faez Abdul Razak stands out for his meticulous attention to detail and his dedication to understanding clients’ needs and always provided strategic advice. His responsiveness and ability to build strong, trust-based relationship make him a client favourite.’

‘I was thoroughly impressed by the level of expertise and professionalism displayed by Faez Abd Razak and his team. They exceeded my expectations in every way. Faez and his team made a complex legal matter understandable and manageable and their guidance was invaluable.’

‘The team adopts a very customer-focused culture and is available to join calls/meetings on a relatively short notice. They also have strong knowledge on the areas being covered, thereby allowing them to provide highly relevant legal advice.’

‘The individuals demonstrated innovative thinking in the manner they approached the problems on which we required their support. This enabled us to achieve a satisfactory outcome.’

‘The team I worked with is led by Serene Kan, and the whole team is very efficient and truly understands our needs and objectives. What really impressed me is that the team is fully aligned with us on the ultimate business goal and timeline and utilize its resources across different areas of law.’

‘Serene Kan is very practical and prompt in providing her advice, which is always effective on the point.’

‘Quality advice and efficiency.’

‘Serene Kan is very responsive and committed to delivering quality work product.’