Wong & Partners prides itself in its expertise in both non-contentious and contentious tax matters. Adeline Wong, ‘a veteran of the industry’, spearheads the practice with a particular experience in providing direct and indirect tax advice on the digital economy. Boasting a diverse client portfolio of household names, the team’s practice capabilities span cross-border work on transfer pricing, trade and customs and tax litigation. Yvonne Beh regularly advises on sales and service tax issues, while Krystal Ng provides ’commercially sound advice’ across a breadth of cross-border issues such as double tax treaties and income tax. On the litigation front, Jason Liang represents clients on a variety of issues ranging from anti-avoidance to stamp duty, while Istee Cheah focuses on tax matters relating to success planning.
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‘The team has a very strong sense and understanding of the issues and delivered practical solutions and strategies in enabling our case to move forward. We were very impressed with the team's sincere care which was showcased through their delicate management in handling our case around the sensitivities involved.’
‘The team's strength is their deep understanding and experience in tax matters, such as tax controversy, tax incentive negotiations and practical tax application.’
- 'Adeline Wong is a veteran in the industry. Her wealth of knowledge in the tax field and deep understanding of the company's business has earned herself a loyal fan here. I believe that she will be able to impart her skills and knowledge to the other members on her team.'
- ‘Krystal Ng stands out for her experience and ability to provide commercially sound advice.’
- 'Yvonne Beh is an experienced legal counsel and I have benefited a lot from her detailed and practical advice. Her ability to dive deep into the subject matter and explain the concepts in an easy-to-understand manner made her our go-to contact for indirect tax-related issues in Malaysia.’
‘Wong & Partners excel with their expertise, knowledge, quality of legal advice, local and global network and client service. This is the expectation of every client and they have certainly delivered. An exceptionally talented team who are able to understand the client's situation, guide and support.’
‘Jason Liang, an exceptionally talented lawyer, demonstrates all the qualities and values of what I have come to expect from the Wong and Partners' tax practice. Above all, he is passionate in his craft. He is strategic, an expert in his field and takes time to understand the client.’
‘Wong & Partners' tax team is very responsive to our issues, and they deliver the support we need in a timely manner.’
Key clients
- AS Watson Group
- Impianika Development Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
Advised a pan-Asian retailer on the intended sale of its stakes in a chain of hypermarkets and supermarkets in Malaysia to a local conglomerate, providing comprehensive advice on potential transactional tax costs.
Advised a global manufacturer of optical products on optimising its transfer pricing position to ensure a coherent and defensible position across both Malaysia and Japan.
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Practice head
Adeline Wong; Yvonne Beh; Krystal Ng; Jason Liang; Istee Cheah