Distinguished by its digital banking expertise, Islamic digital banks regularly instruct Raja, Darryl & Loh to advise on their applications for digital banking licences. The firm is also well versed in aviation finance, with a client base that includes multiple aircraft leasing companies. Chew Phye Keat oversees the running of the practice. Chong Kok Seng is a standout feature of the team, primarily for his wealth of knowledge of aviation finance. Syed Adam Alhabshi is also an asset to the practice for his extensive Islamic finance expertise.
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Key clients
- Public Islamic Bank Berhad
- Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad
- Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad
- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad
- AEON Bank (M) Berhad
- Malayan Banking Berhad
- KAF Digital Bank Berhad
- Citaglobal Capital Sdn Bhd
- Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad
- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad
- Mizuho Bank
Work highlights
Advised AEON Bank (M) Berhad on legal documentation for a suite of new business banking products.
Advising Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad on, and drafting the documentation for, the National Energy Transition (NET) Financing Facility.
Advised Public Islamic Bank on enhancing and restructuring its Musyarakah Mutanaqisah home financing product.
Practice head
Chew Phye Keat
Other key lawyers
Chong Kok Seng; Syed Adam Alhabshi