The capital markets offering at David Lai & Tan covers a diverse spectrum of work, including fund raising and corporate exercises, take-overs, capital fund raising and IPOs. Tan Yee Boon is responsible for heading up the practice, which benefits from his expertise in IPOs and fund raising exercises. Standout members of the group include Stephanie Chan Pik Jia, who is active in listings on Bursa Malaysia; and Carol Chong Yan Teng, who is well versed in the construction, manufacturing, renewable energy and fintech spaces.
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Testimonials
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‘The team members are very dedicated and are able to meet the demands of professional parties within a very short timeline. They go extra miles to ensure that their clients achieve their goals.’
‘Stephanie Chan is very knowledgeable and experienced in capital markets work. She is able to convey the requirements of Bursa Malaysia to her clients in an easy-to-understand manner. She is able to quickly identify difficult issues and propose ways to resolved them. ’
‘David Lai & Tan stands out for its integrated, partner-led approach that combines deep sectoral knowledge with commercially astute legal advice. The team is known for its responsiveness, strategic insight, and ability to handle high-value, complex matters across multiple industries. Regulatory compliance matters are clearly articulated to ensure easy understanding and to facilitate the identification of potential due diligence concerns.'
‘One of the key strengths of Stephanie Chan is her sharp ability to identify all relevant laws and regulations applicable to a matter. She also has a deep understanding of how these laws and regulatory frameworks impact the client’s business operations in practice. She consistently applies this insight to deliver advice that is both legally sound and commercially relevant.'
Key clients
- Sorento Capital Berhad
- Azam Jaya Berhad
- RichTech Digital Berhad
- Hydropipes Berhad
- Powertechnic Group Berhad
- Cheeding Holdings Berhad
- Guan Huat Seng Holdings Berhad
- Sorento Capital Berhad
- Azam Jaya Berhad
- RichTech Digital Berhad
- Hydropipes Berhad
- Powertechnic Group Berhad
Work highlights
Advised Azam Jaya Berhad on the listing on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
Advised Sorento Capital Berhad on the listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities.
Advised RichTech Digital Berhad on the listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Carol Chong Yan Teng
Practice head
Tan Yee Boon
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Chan Pik Jia; Carol Chong Yan Teng