In the financial technology and digital asset space, Raja, Darryl & Loh is well versed in regulatory matters, compliance, and documentation mandates. The team advises on a broad number of matters, ranging from digital banking and cross-border payment solutions to payment systems, peer-to-peer financing and digital asset exchanges. The team has recently been active advising on the FinTech aspects of debt-fundraising on the capital markets. Chew Phye Keat oversees the running of the practice, which is supported by Chong Mei Mei, who regularly liaises with local regulatory authorities for licences and approvals for Malaysian businesses.
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‘Having worked with Chong Mei Mei for several years, she is always willing to go beyond in providing her legal advice and expertise in her area of practice to us as her long-served client.’
Key clients
- AEON Bank (M) Berhad
- Bursa Malaysia RAM Capital Sdn Bhd
- Apple Inc
- Namirial S.p.A.
- WeLab Holdings Limited HK
- Fasset Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Worldpay Group
- dLocal
- Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
Work highlights
Advised Bursa Malaysia RAM Capital Sdn Bhd in respect of its launch of a secondary market for the BR Capital Platform.
Advising Prasarana Malaysia Bhd in respect of the re-tendering process in respect of the procurement of the cashless open payment system for its transportation network (railways and buses) in Malaysia.
Advising a foreign technology company on a template referral agreement with centralised exchanges registered in Malaysia that will enable users to exchange fiat currency to cryptocurrency on the client’s integrated platform.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Chew Phye Keat
Other key lawyers
Chong Mei Mei