Renowned for its debt capital markets expertise, Zaid Ibrahim & Co is frequently instructed on complex mandates involving the issuance of bonds, commercial papers and medium term notes. The team’s experience of securitisation and structured finance extends across real property, hire purchase receivables and whole business securitisations. Lilian Liew and Chin Sook Kwan form the duo who head up the practice. Liew is a popular choice for large debt restructurings and sustainability-linked financing. Sook Kwan is highly regarded for her expertise in asset securitisation and other structured financing transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team at ZICO is one of the leading capital markets practices in Malaysia and have been at the forefront of offshore financing in the conventional and sukuk markets for a number of years. Their depth of knowledge and experience provides a strong value add to any transaction.’
‘Sook Kwan and Lilian are both very approachable and commercial when acting on capital markets matters, solutions-oriented and able to guide the parties to a sensible outcome.’
Key clients
- HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad
- Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
- Maybank Investment Bank Berhad
- CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Work highlights
Advised HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad on the first ever Islamic Securitisation Transaction in Malaysia.
Acted as legal advisers to (i) Maybank Investment Bank Berhad as the principal adviser, and (ii) CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and Maybank Investment Bank Berhad as the joint lead arrangers for the establishment of an Islamic commercial papers programme and Islamic medium term notes programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Lilian Liew; Chin Sook Kwan