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Gilbert Gan

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Zaid Ibrahim & Co

Zaid Ibrahim & Co

Malaysia

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Corporate and M&A

Zaid Ibrahim & Co maintains a strong reputation for corporate and commercial work, advising domestic and international corporations as well as emerging businesses. The team is frequently involved in large-scale transactions across diverse sectors such as communications, banking, insurance, energy, transport, manufacturing, mining, plantations and property. Forming the head of the practice is Gilbert Gan, who is a trusted advisor to government-linked companies; Muhammad Zukhairi Muhammed Salehudin, who is active in M&A and corporate restructuring transactions; Joan Ting Pang Chung, who frequently advises on joint ventures and takeovers; Wei Min Chua, who is the resident private equity expert; Muhamad Iliyas; Tan Wooi Hong; Nadarashnaraj Sargunaraj; and Ang Siak Keng. Another standout feature of the team is Jonathan Lim.
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Phone
+603 2087 9880
Email
[email protected]
Profile
ziclegal.com

Profile

Work Department
Executive Committee
Position

Managing Partner

Career

Gilbert is the Managing Partner of Zaid Ibrahim & Co.  He is recognised as one of Malaysia’s top 100 lawyers by Asia Business Law, and is regarded by the International Financial Law Review, Chambers & Partners and Asia Law Profiles as a leading lawyer. The Asia Pacific Legal 500 has described him as a first-class practitioner.

Corporate exercises undertaken include:

  • Take-Overs and Mergers of public companies including reverse take-overs, and Acquisitions and Disposals of private companies and businesses.
  • Corporate Restructurings.
  • Listings and other equity capital raising on Bursa Malaysia and regional stock exchanges.
  • Exchange Traded Derivatives such as Structured Warrants.
  • Exchange Traded Funds (ETF), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Private Equity Funds, Unit Trusts and other Collective Investment Fund schemes.
  • Joint Ventures and Foreign Direct Investments.

Gilbert is a senior Malaysian corporate and equity capital markets legal professional with more than 2 decades of advisory and transactional experience in Malaysia and other ASEAN jurisdictions on a wide range of complex and high-profile matters.  His clients include major government-linked companies, global and regional corporations as well as financial institutions.

Languages
English, Bahasa Malaysia
Education
  • Advocate and solicitor, High Court of Malaya
  • Advocate and solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), National University of Singapore
  • Notary Public, Malaysia

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The response time is within the deadline required. They are able to provide sound commercial advice.' 

  • ‘Commitment and dedication in ensuring that the deliverables are on time.’

  • ‘Zaid Ibrahim & Co’s Corporate and M&A practice is exceptional in its depth, responsiveness, and ability to deliver commercially sound advice under complex and time-sensitive circumstances.' 

  • ‘We have been consistently impressed by the calibre and dedication of the individuals we have worked with. Wooi Hong Tan stands out for his strategic leadership, clarity of thought, and ability to drive transactions to completion with a steady and solutions-oriented approach.’

  • ‘I recently had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Geraldine Oh and her exceptional team at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. on a complex Corporate Deal involving Private Equity Funds. The experience was nothing short of impressive, showcasing their profound capabilities and commitment.'

  • ‘Working directly with Geraldine Oh, the partner in charge, was a particular highlight. Her insights into this specialised area of law were not just invaluable—they were transformative, consistently illuminating pathways through challenges and ensuring our strategic objectives were met.'

Key clients

  • Malaysia Airports Berhad
  • KWAP
  • Software AG
  • Employees Provident Fund
  • Sime Darby Berhad
  • China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
  • RHB Investment Bank Berhad
  • Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera
  • ConocoPhilips Sabah Gas Ltd
  • Vynn Capital

Work highlights

Acting for the Employees Provident Fund in a voluntary takeover offer of the entire stake in Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
Acted for Sime Darby Group as the purchaser and subsequently offeror in this exercise for the Acquisition of 61.2% shares in UMW Group by Sime Darby Group.
Advised Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera in its sale of a 24% stake in Affin Bank Berhad to Sarawak State Financial Secretary as part of pairing down of its non-core assets and government sanctioned restructuring.