Munir Abdul Aziz > Wong & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

Leveraging its membership of the Baker McKenzie network, Wong & Partners’ roster of work often includes cross-border debt and equity capital markets mandates, ranging from IPOs and Reg S offerings to private placements. Advising an array of leading national financial institutions, the group is co-led by Mark Lim, who handles asset-backed securitisations, structured finance and debt capital markets issuances, and Munir Abdul Aziz, who has ample experience on the equity side, advising on international securities transactions. Esther Chik is recommended for her work in conventional and Islamic debt financing structures, while Elaine Foo focuses on fundraising transactions through the issuance of perpetual bonds and loan stocks.

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 practical’ Sue Wan Wong is a key contact for IPO work and the acquisition of interests in financial institutions. Brian Chia retired in January 2024.