Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 5
Email address
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+603 2691 0803About
Provided by Cheang & Ariff
Our Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team is dedicated to handling the entirety of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, private equity deals, corporate restructuring exercises, joint ventures, supply of goods or services, and foreign investment. Our comprehensive legal services cater to both local and foreign clients, covering all essential aspects of establishing and maintaining a business or corporate presence in Malaysia.
Our clientele encompasses multinational corporations, government and government-linked entities, financial institutions, private and public-listed companies, as well as individuals across diverse industries. With extensive experience, we frequently serve as lead international counsel on cross-border matters, demonstrating our capacity to navigate complex global transactions.
Chambers Review
Cheang & Ariff offers deep legal expertise in ECM and M&A matters in Malaysia. The team is well-placed to handle IPOs and rights issuances, frequently acting for issuers. The firm represents both private equity funds and strategic investors, and is active for Malaysian clients in various industries including manufacturing, chemicals and technology.
Work Highlights
- Cheang & Ariff acted for OMS Group on KKR's USD400 million investment into the group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand the client's needs from a commercial perspective, which is critical to decision-making."
"The team is very knowledgeable in handling complicated transactions."
"They have a strong support structure as well as a wide team of partners specialising in different advisories."
"They understand the client's needs from a commercial perspective, which is critical to decision-making."
"The team is very knowledgeable in handling complicated transactions."
"They have a strong support structure as well as a wide team of partners specialising in different advisories."
Notable Practitioners
Tan Ming-li is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. She frequently acts on behalf of issuers on IPOs and is well respected by market commentators.
"Ming-li is a very experienced lawyer who can not only provide advice from a legal perspective but also takes into consideration a client's commercial concerns."
"She has very good corporate legal experience."
"Tan Ming Li is very experienced and is always able to provide us with reliable advice."