Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow’s capital markets offering spans both debt and equity, advising on liability management transactions, including exchange offers, tender offers and consent solicitations across the region. On the equity side, the team acts for major regional and global organisations on capital raisings in domestic and international markets. Ashok Lalwani, who leads the practice, is experienced in public and private securities offerings as well as cross-border M&A. Alexander Stathopoulos' practice focuses primarily on international securities offerings across Southeast Asia.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Pleasant and helpful in every way.'
‘Ashok has been very supportive and understanding towards the Company's journey.'
'Alexander Stathopoulos is a go-to partner when it comes to Malaysian ECM deals.'
'Alexander Stathopoulos having taken over as Head of ECM SEA is a strong addition to the team.'
Key clients
- Merrill Lynch
- CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
- Maybank
- Grasim Industries Limited
- Telekom Malaysia
- Bank of America
- RHB Investment Bank
- JP Morgan
- Maybank Securities
- UBS
- Primech Holdings Ltd.ch
- Citibank
Work highlights
Acted for Merrill Lynch and CIMB Investment Bank in respect of the sale of $444m worth of shares in AMMB Holdings Berhad.
Acted for Maybank, UBS and RHB as underwriters' international counsel on the listing on the Malaysian stock exchange of Eco-shop Marketing Berhad.
Representing RHB and AmBank as underwriters for the proposed listing of Cuckoo International.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Ashok Lalwani
Other key lawyers
Alexander Stathopoulos; Natania Ng; Andre Sng