Clifford Chance advises Malaysian corporates and multinationals on a range of cross-border matters from its Singapore ‘superhub’. The firm’s dedicated team focused on Malaysia covers corporate and M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, investment funds and projects. The group is particularly noted for its work in sectors including energy and resources, financial institutions, private equity, real estate, consumer goods, healthcare, logistics, and TMT. Valerie Kong helms the team and acts as trusted advisor to sovereign wealth funds, government-linked entities and corporates. Thomas England leads on the team’s banking and finance work, while Daryl Liu is the main contact for any funds and investment management matters.
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Key clients
- Yondr
- KKR
- OMS Group
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Levanta Renewables
- Navis Capital Partners
- Affin Bank
- Cuckoo
Work highlights
Advising Yondr Group on its project financing for a hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.
Advised KKR & the OMS Group on a $292.5m debt financing.
Advised on the IPO of Cuckoo International (MAL) Sdn Bhd.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Valerie Kong
Other key lawyers
Tom England; Daryl Liu