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Corporate and M&A

Raja, Darryl & Loh

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Raja, Darryl & Loh‘s corporate team is distinguished by its longstanding strengths in the banking and financial services, real estate, manufacturing, consumer goods, and retail sectors. Overseen by Chew Phye Keat, notable figures in the team also include Tai Chu Wei, who is an M&A expert; Joyce Teh, who is a key name for foreign direct investment and restructuring exercises; and Chong Kok Seng, who is specialised in the aviation sector.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The M&A team at RDL stands out for its unparalleled expertise and client-centric approach. Their unique blend of deep industry knowledge and innovative strategies ensures that every transaction is tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients.' 

  • ‘Joyce Teh is an exceptional M&A lawyer whose dedication, expertise, and innovative approach set her apart in the competitive landscape of mergers and acquisitions. Her ability to navigate complex transactions with precision and foresight makes her an invaluable asset to any team.' 

  • ‘They are very responsive and commercially minded. ’

  • ‘The team provides good support on my transactions and are very collaborative.’

  • ‘Joyce Teh is my go-to Partner for Malaysia corporate (M&A) matters.' 

  • ‘The firm has demonstrated strong commercial acumen by balancing legal risk with operational requirements, making them a valuable partner to our business’

  • ‘Chong Kok Seng - provided an exceptional combination of legal expertise and commercial insights. Proactively offers valuable alternative solutions, responsive and strategic thinking’

  • ‘Raja, Darryl & Loh are very knowledgeable and good at what they do. ’

Key clients

  • Zurich Insurance Group
  • JF Technology Berhad
  • KAF Investment Bank Berhad
  • Mega First Corporation Berhad
  • OpenText Corporation
  • Ann Joo Group
  • Hong Leong Group

Work highlights

Acted as Malaysian counsel in connection with the disposal by NYSE-listed Edwards Lifesciences.
Acted as the Malaysian counsel to Zurich Insurance Group in connection with its acquisition of American International Group.
Acting as Malaysian counsel and advising British oilfield services provider Petrofac Limited in respect of the Malaysian law elements that are connected to its financial restructuring under the UK Companies Act 2006.

Practice head

Chew Phye Keat

Other key lawyers

Tai Chu Wei; Joyce Teh; Chong Kok Seng