Tag: Malaysia
Firms drive ENEOS’ USD2.1bn multijurisdictional Chevron deal
ENEOS acquires Chevron Asia-Pacific downstream fuels and lubricants assets for JPY336 billion, pending 2027 approvals
Dispute resolution partner returns to Skrine in Malaysia
Skrine strengthens dispute resolution practice with the return of partner Brenda Chan
Zul Rafique acts on landmark USD267m green sukuk for solar plant
Zul Rafique & Partners advises on Tenaga Nasional’s landmark MYR1.05 billion green sukuk financing for the largest solar power plant in Malaysia
WFW charts AirAsia’s USD19bn aircraft purchase order
Watson Farley & Williams advises Malaysia-headquartered AirAsia on a USD19 billion purchase of 150 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft
Linklaters steers Genting Group’s USD1.25bn securities offer
Linklaters advises Malaysia-headquartered Genting Group on its issuance of USD1.25 billion dual-tranche subordinated perpetual securities
ASL adds maritime and employment partner from Skrine
Malaysian law firm Adnan Sundra & Low appoints Dhanyaa Shreeya as a partner for three practice areas
Firms steer shipping operator MTT’s USD164m IPO in Malaysia
Firms advise on MTT Shipping and Logistics’ IPO on the Bursa Malaysia, raising MYR652 million (USD164 million)
Walkers, Baker McKenzie guide USD1.9bn Singapore tower buy
Walkers and Baker McKenzie advise on Malaysian developer IOI Properties Group’s SGD2.5 billion (USD1.9 billion) Singapore tower buy
Christopher & Lee Ong advises on Malaysian sushi chain’s IPO
Malaysian law firm Christopher & Lee Ong has advised on Empire Premium Food’s listing on the Bursa Malaysia
Zaid Ibrahim & Co elevates Jonathan Lim to managing partner
Malaysian law firm Zaid Ibrahim & Co promotes Jonathan Lim Hon Kiat as managing partner, effective 3 April 2026
Norton Rose, Kinstellar steer USD2.2bn Asia clean energy JV
Norton Rose Fulbright and Kinstellar have advised on a USD2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture between UAE renewable energy company Masdar
RDS brings in ex-Federal Court judge as litigation partner
Malaysian law firm RDS Partnership appoints former Federal Court judge Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal as a litigation partner
HHQ boosts corporate practice with two new partners
Malaysia’s Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ) has strengthened its corporate and transactional capabilities with the addition of Tan Jun Kit and Justin Ng?
Malaysia’s Azmi & Associates opens new office in Putrajaya
Malaysian law firm Azmi & Associates opens a new office in Putrajaya on 1 April 2026
M&A: A new way
As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel
Firms steer Malaysia’s landmark USD722m healthcare IPO
Malaysia’s Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO) and Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh (MKP) are among the firms having advised on Sunway Healthcare Holdings’ IPO
Malaysia lagging in AI governance, says RDS’ Michele Lim
Michele Kythe Lim, newly appointed head of the corporate governance and compliance practice at RDS Partnership
Geopolitics to hit 2026 M&A: New Donaldson & Burkinshaw partner
Yi Wayn Ng acknowledges that ongoing geopolitical factors “will undoubtedly influence M&A dynamics in 2026”
Malaysia’s Zul Rafique & Partners rehires employment talent
Kuala Lumpur-based law firm Zul Rafique & Partners has brought back Janice Wong as a partner in its employment and industrial relations practice group
Chooi & Company’s MP sees big rise across practice areas??
Fresh from taking the reins as Chooi & Company’s managing partner, Yeong Hui Yap is already preparing for the growth
Malaysia’s RDS hires former head of practice at Rahmat Lim
RDS Partnership has bolstered its energy, infrastructure and projects practice with the appointment of Kamilah Kasim as a partner
Malaysia’s Skrine opens India desk to tap cross-border work
Malaysian law firm Skrine has launched a dedicated India desk in response to a sharp increase in cross-border corporate activity between the two countries
Nominate now! Malaysia’s Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2026 Malaysia Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in March 2026
Malaysia’s RDS in strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng
RDS Partnership has formed a strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng Law Offices to support Malaysian clients expanding into the country
Malaysia’s HHQ bolsters dispute resolution with new head
Malaysian law firm Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ) has appointed former Skrine veteran Siva Kumar Kanagasabai
Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2025
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape
S&R, Saraf assist on IHH Healthcare’s USD490m Fortis stake
Saraf and Partners and S&R Associates have advised on IHH Healthcare’s USD490 million open offer to acquire a 26.1% stake in Fortis Healthcare
Malaysia’s ASL launches dedicated practice, adds new head
Kuala Lumpur-based Adnan Sundra & Low (ASL) has established a dedicated employment advisory and litigation practice, hiring Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah
Multi-practice boost for Malaysia’s CLO in Sanjay Mohan merger
CLO merges with Sanjay Mohan to expand disputes, advisory services and regional legal strength
Malaysia’s Tanoriz strikes formal China alliance in boost
Tanoriz (Malaysia) and W&H Law Firm (China) formed a partnership to jointly promote investment and provide integrated legal services
AHP, Freshfields, CMS, Skrine drive Petronas-Eni oil-gas JV
Petronas and Eni have formed a 50:50 joint venture to combine oil and gas assets in Malaysia and Indonesia with legal support from Freshfields, CMS, Skrine, and AHP
Anderson Mori launches Malaysia desk to tap investment surge
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia
LAW Partnership forms regional alliance in Malaysia
LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia
MoFo, Freshfields drive SoftBank’s USD5.4bn ABB robotics buy
MoFo advised SoftBank on its USD5.4bn acquisition of ABB’s robotics unit, with Freshfields advising ABB
No time to rest
The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival
Malaysia’s top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Malaysian firms act on US Accenture’s Aristal takeover
Accenture has acquired Malaysian consulting firm Aristal, advised by Skrine and Raja Darryl & Loh
New Zaid Ibrahim & Co managing partner sets leadership goals
Zaid Ibrahim & Co has named Amin Abdul Majid as managing partner, effective 14 July 2025
Adnan Sundra recruits partner to continue disputes expansion
Adnan Sundra & Low appoints Kevin Prakash to lead its new construction disputes practice
Malaysia’s Sheng & Co rebrands, welcomes new leadership
Malaysia’s TSF Law rebrands as Teng, Sheng & Fatima with the admission of George Teng and Athira Fatima as partners
Zul Rafique advises on USD472m U Mobile deal in Malaysia
Zul Rafique & Partners advised TM Technology Services on its 5G partnership with U Mobile, led by Darren Kor Yit Meng
Vote for Malaysia’s top lawyers
ABLJ seeks input from in-house counsel to identify top private practice lawyers in Malaysia
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Sunny Liew boosts cross-border bench at new Malaysian firm
Ong Eu Jin Partnership appoints quad-qualified Sunny Liew to lead China-focused cross-border deals
Wong & Partners hires IP specialist from Malaysia rival
Wong & Partners has hired Celia Cheah as IP partner; she brings 20+ years of expertise from Christopher & Lee Ong
RDS secures partner for China corporate finance practice
RDS Partnership hires Siang Ly Teo as partner to lead its corporate banking and finance team amid expansion plans
含羞草社区 arbitration dilemma
Arbitration is favored for commercial disputes, but judicial review remains debated
RDS makes power moves, adding heavyweight talent as partners
RDS Partnership in Malaysia adds partners: Michael Soo, Wai Ming Yap, David Lee, Rajeswari K., and Chee K. Tan
BVI Premier Wheatley eyes APAC growth, targets Malaysia
BVI Premier Wheatley targets Malaysia for growth in the Asia-Pacific
Malaysia’s Robin Lynn & Lee boosts team with new partner
Robin Lynn & Lee, with DFDL, welcomes Caera Lee as partner, leading the firm's energy, natural resources & infrastructure practice
Adnan Sundra expands disputes bench with key team
Adnan Sundra & Low boosts its dispute resolution practice by adding partners Sudharsanan Thillainathan, Dawn Wong, and Tania Edward
Make your nominations now for Malaysia Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal?is conducting extensive research for the?2025 Malaysia Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in April 2025
Partner rejoins Zul Rafique in Malaysia construction boost?
Zul Rafique & Partners strengthens Malaysia’s sectors with Tengku Ieras Alaudin’s return
Five firms lead on SEA’s largest data campus financing
Yondr Group secures USD900 million for Southeast Asia’s largest data centre campus
Miura & Partners enters Malaysia in expansion streak
Miura & Partners expands into Malaysia via alliance with Donovan & Ho
A&O, Abdullah Chan act on USD1.2bn Malaysia data centres deal
Sime Darby Property secured a USD1.2 billion data centre deal with Pearl Computing
Malaysia’s Zul Rafique & Partners names new managing partner
Zul Rafique & Partners has named Lukman Sheriff Alias as its new managing partner, effective 1 January
Rahmat Lim adds tax partner Desmond Liew in Malaysia
Rahmat Lim & Partners has hired Desmond Liew Zhi Hong as a partner, boosting its legal service offerings
LAW Partnership expands dispute resolution team in Malaysia
LAW Partnership has added Shaun Tan as a partner and Rachel Tan as an associate, expanding its dispute resolution practice
RDS Partnership adds corporate expert in Malaysia?
RDS Partnership has recruited Raphael Tay, enhancing its M&A capabilities with his 40 years of legal experience
Malaysian firm co-founder launches Ong Eu Jin Partnership
Rosli Dahlan Saravana co-founder Ong Eu Jin, with colleagues Lily Lee Zai-Lii and Diane Ngu, forms Ong Eu Jin Partnership
Malaysia’s top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Conyers launches new practice amid demand in Singapore
Conyers has opened a litigation and restructuring practice in Singapore, led by Anna Lin
Appetite for M&A
After a long lull in investment activity, m&a deals are picking up across asia
Malaysia’s ASL boosts IP expertise with five recruits
Adnan Sundra & Low (ASL) has added partners Sri Sarguna Raj
Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2024
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape
Clients remain a priority despite HSF plan to close KL office
Herbert Smith Freehills to close Kuala Lumpur office by April 2024, but will still serve Malaysian clients.
Former Rahmat Lim corporate partner sets tie with Deloitte
After being a partner for more than 12 years at Malaysia’s Rahmat Lim & Partners, Ho Wei Lih has left to launch his own boutique law firm Wei Lih Ho & Co in Kuala Lumpur
Tiger’s eye
Malaysia has shown inner strength to overcome multiple recent trials, emerging as a contender for global investment and learning to prosper despite troubles in regional and global theatres
GC joins Trowers’ corporate team in Kuala Lumpur??
Trowers & Hamlins has hired corporate lawyer Geoff Allen as a partner in its Kuala Lumpur office
Malaysia’s top 100 lawyers 2022
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Global network for judicial dispute resolution is born
Judiciaries from Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Britain and the United States have established the International Judicial Dispute Resolution Network?
Investigation specialist bolsters Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co strengthened its regulatory and investigations offering with the hire of Tan Weiyi as a partner in Singapore.?Tan joined from Singapore’s law firm Harry Elias Partnership where she was a partner for more than two years
Linklaters advises Makro in retail transfer
Linklaters advised the Thai wholesale stores operator Siam Makro on its group restructuring through an entire business transfer
































































































































