Andre Gan > Wong & Partners > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

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.

The antitrust and competition group at Wong & Partners is a popular choice among global and domestic clients, which turn to the team for advice on competition advisory matters in addition to compliance considerations. The group demonstrates a wealth of knowledge in international merger control matters and pricing policies. Leadership is shared between Andre Gan and Lydia Kong, both of whom are specialists in the field. Gan is reputed for his strengths in M&A-related competition work, and in the financial services and consumer goods spaces. Kong frequently undertakes work relating to internal audits, investigations and merger control.