FinTech Legal - Malaysia
What the team is known for
Wong & Partners is a full-service Malaysian firm and part of Baker McKenzie's international network. It combines its local expertise with Baker McKenzie's global network to help FinTech companies in their operations. It regularly advises foreign FinTechs on market entry strategies and licensing, and on issues relating to digital payments.
Strengths
"Wong & Partners has gone above and beyond to help guide us through the stages of the application process, and gave us a great heads-up on the potential key issues so our application process was a breeze."
"The Baker McKenzie network brings in great clients who would have already done applications in jurisdictions like Hong Kong and Singapore, so they have an edge with that international FinTech expertise."
Notable practitioners
Sue Wan Wong brings considerable experience in financial regulatory matters to her FinTech practice. She advises major institutional and start-up clients on their investments into new technologies, and in developing FinTech offerings in payments, insurance and lending. "Sue Wan Wong is very practical and knows what she is doing for InsurTech players. She gives great assistance to us in this area. Keeping in mind our budget constraints, she helps set up more sources for growth. Sue Wan is amazing at navigating that uncertainty in the market."