Ms Stephanie Phua > Wong & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

Wong & Partners
LEVEL 21, THE GARDENS SOUTH TOWER
MID VALLEY CITY, LINGKARAN SYED PUTRA
KUALA LUMPUR 59200
Malaysia
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Work Department

Transactional - Mergers & Acquisitions

Position

Partner

Career

Stephanie Phua is a partner in the Corporate, Commercial & Securities Practice Group of Wong & Partners. She is an experienced partner in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity, and has authored various publications including The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide for Malaysia in Private Equity.

Stephanie’s main area of focus is on mergers and acquisitions, take-overs, private equity investments, and corporate reorganisations. She has undertaken numerous inbound and cross-border transactions in various industries and has represented a large number of leading foreign and domestic multinationals, global and regional PE/VC firms, and prominent Malaysian household brands. Her experience spans all aspects of documentation, negotiation, due diligence and regulatory compliance.

Stephanie is a strong advocate of corporate law in Malaysia. She has been invited to present and moderate events on Malaysian company and corporate legislation including conferences organised by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM), the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAISCA) and the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).

In addition, Stephanie is a key partner in the private equity and reorganisation practices of the Baker McKenzie member firms across China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, where she helps to develop and implement growth strategies in these practice areas. Stephanie had also worked previously in the Sydney office of Baker McKenzie.

Lawyer Rankings

Malaysia > Corporate and M&A

(Leading partners)

Stephanie Phua – Wong & Partners

Distinguished by its extensive global network as a member firm of Baker McKenzie, Wong & Partners is lauded for its strengths in big-ticket M&A mandates, often operating across the life sciences, financial services and insurance industries. Andre Gan spearheads the department and is well-equipped to advise on high-value transactions, public company takeovers and venture capital matters. Munir Abdul Aziz leverages his experience in the field to assist multinational corporations in corporate reorganisations and divestments of shares, Stephanie Phua concentrates on private equity investments, and Addy Herg demonstrates a focus on the Chinese investment market. Ee Von Teo advises on transactions concerning the privatisation of public companies in Malaysia, while the ‘knowledgeable and practicalSue Wan Wong is a key contact for IPO work and the acquisition of interests in financial institutions. Brian Chia retired in January 2024.