Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 1
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Adnan, Sundra & Low has an outstanding banking and finance law practice in Malaysia, highly reputed for its DCM offering and Islamic finance expertise. The firm is particularly experienced in advising issuers and arrangers on complex sukuk matters, regularly representing leading financial institutions in murabaha, musharaka and other Shari'a-compliant transactions, including green bonds. The team is also well versed in conventional financing transactions, including acquisition finance. The department is often involved in project finance and DCM transactions relating to the energy and infrastructure sectors. Some of its key clients include Maybank Investment Bank, CIMB Investment Bank and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia.
Work Highlights
- Adnan, Sundra & Low acted for CIMB Investment Bank on a MYR5.5 billion sustainability sukuk murabaha issuance by Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has been very timely and providing key insightful legal advice for our various transactions. What is great is the team’s understanding of the business, the industry and its corresponding legal developments and regulations. This then translates to ease of working together and efficiency in delivering value to the organisation and its business."
"Adnan, Sundra & Low have been able to find a solution for complex transactions."
"The team has been very timely and providing key insightful legal advice for our various transactions. What is great is the team’s understanding of the business, the industry and its corresponding legal developments and regulations. This then translates to ease of working together and efficiency in delivering value to the organisation and its business."
"Adnan, Sundra & Low have been able to find a solution for complex transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Deepak Sadasivan is the managing partner at Adnan, Sundra & Low. He is a pre-eminent banking and finance lawyer in Kuala Lumpur with market-leading expertise in Islamic finance and DCM matters.
Edward Ng is a partner at Adnan, Sundra & Low in Malaysia. He has a notable practice acting on project finance and Islamic finance mandates, including in relation to DCM issuances. He is highly adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters.
Gan Kok Ling is a partner at Adnan, Sundra & Low. She has a robust practice advising on DCM matters in Malaysia, as well as loan facilities. She has particular sectoral expertise in the real estate and energy spaces.
"Kok Ling demonstrates a high level of commitment and responsibility in meeting client aspirations and needs."