Drawing on its international network of offices, the team at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is adept at handling the full range of issues concerning merger filings, applications, and compliance. The group is well-equipped to handle mandates with cross-border elements, often involving overseas competition regulators. Practice co-lead Ken Chia is noted for his longstanding expertise in competition-related compliance matters, and merger control issues. Co-head Celeste Ang specialises in disputes involving investigations involving allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. Economist Lip Hang Poh is a key figure within the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is highly knowledgeable of competition, particularly in the aviation industry. It was able to succinctly put forth arguments and rebuttals to the regulators and engage clients in a timely manner.'
- 'Lip Hang Poh is an exceptional competition economist. His expertise in the aviation industry has been tremendously helpful to us throughout the process. He is able to leverage on the goodwill he has with key regulators, ensuring that we are constantly updated on the filing process.'
- 'Working together on the recent Competition Act amendments in Malaysia, the competition economist, Mr. Poh Lip Hang, played an essential role, providing rigorous economic analysis to underpin proposed legislative changes, particularly those related to merger control and enforcement powers of the Malaysian Competition Commission.'
Key clients
- Superloop Limited
- Shell
- Malaysia Competition Commission
- Jebsen & Jessen Pte Ltd
- Hyundai Motor Group
Work highlights
Advising the consortium consisting of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, UEM Group, and Employees Provident Fund on the successful offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
Assisted Superloop Limited in relation to its March 2024 notice directing Aussie Broadband Limited (ABB) to dispose of shares as required by Superloop's constitution.
Advised the Malaysia Competition Commission on its proposed amendments to the Malaysia Competition Act 2010 and the Competition Commission Act 2010.
Practice head
Ken Chia; Celeste Ang
Other key lawyers
Lip Hang Poh