Maintaining its upward trajectory, Christopher & Lee Ong leverages its membership of the Rajah & Tann Asia network to advise a mix of national and foreign financial institutions and conglomerates. The group is experienced across the gamut of banking and finance matters, ranging from syndicated lending and Islamic finance to securitisation. Fiona Sequerah leads the practice and demonstrates skill in local and offshore bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, Islamic financing instruments and aviation finance. Chor Jack assists developers and sponsors on the financing required to fund large-scale solar projects, while Teo Siang Ly’s workload includes loan documentation, compliance matters and security documents. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of Adrian Chee and Jennifer Lee from Adnan Sundra & Low, who focus on project finance and structured finance, respectively.
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‘The team from CLO has been extending great assistance in providing legal advice to support our China Desk's business, we are working extremely close with CLO's team on a day to day basis.'
‘One of the strongest points of working with CLO is their ability to adjust and adapt to growing mechanisms of complex deals. Part of one of the largest group of affiliated law firms in Asia, it is easy to tap into their network in different jurisdictions.’
‘In depth knowledge, proactive in providing solutions and timely responses.’
‘Personal touch, hands on partners, senior associates and associates. Transparent regarding deliverables, timing of delivery of deliverables and quality of work. We've been utilising the services of Adrian Chee, Jennifer Lee Tze Hui for many years. Fantastic.’
‘Adrian Chee Meng Yan and Jennifer Lee - Professional, calm despite storms, focused, good leadership (their team has been intact for many years with very minimal attrition which really helps us clients in reducing adjustment period to different working styles). My #1 corporate lawyers.’
Key clients
- Solarpack Suria Sungai Petani Sdn Bhd
- Jadestone Energy PLC
Work highlights
Advised Solarpack in relation to the proposed issuance of ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Wakalah of up to RM305m in nominal value, based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.
Advised the borrower in respect of a USD50m bridge financing facility for the acquisition by companies within the borrower’s group of certain hydrocarbon-producing assets and for some of its operational purposes.
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; Teo Siang Ly; Adrian Chee; Jennifer Lee