Christopher & Lee Ong is a popular choice for financing expertise among multinational companies, Malaysian enterprises and conglomerates. Its comprehensive banking and finance advisory expertise spans project, real estate, acquisition and asset financing, as well as syndicated lending and securitisation. Fiona Sequerah is responsible for overseeing the practice, which is ably supported by Jennifer Lee and Jack Chor. Lee’s expertise spans banking, structured finance, leveraged finance and debt capital markets transactions. Chor excels in the financing of energy and infrastructure projects and energy transition initiatives. Adrian Chee is also a key name in the team. Teo Siang Ly departed in April 2025.
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‘We have worked closely with Christopher & Lee Ong on several major transactions. What sets the firm apart is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a practical, business-minded approach. Their team is highly responsive, offering tailored solutions to meet both legal and business needs, while maintaining seamless communication with all stakeholders.'
‘ What makes Jennifer Lee stand out is her exceptional ability to combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of our business needs. She is highly strategic, always looking for practical solutions that align with our broader goals, rather than just focusing on the legal aspects.’
‘The team is highly experienced and provides good advice from the commercial perspective.’
'The team has the ability to breakdown complex legal requirements into real life applications.'
Key clients
- AirAsia Berhad
- Pengerang Energy Complex Sdn. Bhd.
- AIGF Advisors Pte. Ltd.
- Berjaya CKE International Sdn. Bhd.
- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- SG Realty Sdn. Bhd
Work highlights
Advised AirAsia Berhad in successfully securing £443m in funding through the issuance of Regulation S secured notes to aircraft lessors and private credit funds.
Advised Pengerang Energy Complex Sdn. Bhd. (“PEC”) in the financing of part of the project costs for a Condensate Splitter and Aromatics project.
Advised OCBC as lender counsel in respect of acquisition financing for the acquisition of prime real estate land to be rented to a local university.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Fiona Sequerah
Other key lawyers
Chor Jack; Adrian Chee; Jennifer Lee