Banking & Finance - Malaysia
What the team is known for
Christopher & Lee Ong has an established and experienced legal team in Kuala Lumpur that handles a comprehensive range of finance matters on behalf of both Malaysian and international banks. The team often advises energy companies on project financing, while also handling syndicated loans, real estate finance and refinancing. The firm handles deals in the energy, hospitality and construction sectors and is conversant in both conventional and Islamic finance.
Strengths
"Christopher & Lee Ong can draw upon their experience and a wide variety of partners to come up with creative yet legally sound solutions."
Work highlights
Christopher & Lee Ong as Malaysian counsel assisted seven of Nufarm's Malaysian subsidiaries with Nufarm's entry into a five-year AUD800 million revolving asset-based facility.
Notable practitioners
Adrian Chee is a leading practitioner in Kuala Lumpur with particular strength in DCM and Islamic finance work, often advising on high-yield bonds and sukuk programmes.
Jack Chor rises in the ranking table this year. He is a partner who especially advises clients on project financing deals in Malaysia, acting for both lenders and borrowers. He is active on cross-border financing involving power projects and industrial facilities.
Jennifer Lee is a well-known lawyer in Kuala Lumpur's banking and finance market, regularly advising on DCM matters. She often acts for leading Malaysian banks on Islamic and conventional financing.
