Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
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Christopher & Lee Ong ably assists clients with competition regulatory investigations, as well as often advising on company collaborations in the Malaysian market. It also has experience advising on merger control in the aviation and telecoms sectors. The firm represents Malaysian and international conglomerates across sectors including insurance, digital platforms, food and beverages, financial services and manufacturing. Prudential Assurance is a notable client.
Work Highlights
- Christopher & Lee Ong assisted both Prudential and Progressive insurance companies in an investigation brought by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC). The team represented the clients at the hearing before MyCC in connection with alleged infringement by the General Insurance Association of Malaysia of competition law relating to horizontal agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are able to advise on not just the legal requirements but also the practical matters which are valuable to the clients."
"The team are able to advise on not just the legal requirements but also the practical matters which are valuable to the clients."
Notable Practitioners
Yon See Ting is a highly regarded competition lawyer who frequently advises on MyCC investigations, as well as resale price maintenance, merger control and competition compliance.
"She possesses a deep understanding of competition law."
"Her years of experience put her in an unbeatable position. She is very sharp in spotting issues and always on top of everything."
Jane Guan enters the rankings this year thanks to positive client feedback for her practice focused on competition and antitrust. She ably assists with major MyCC investigations, as well as merger filings before the Malaysian communications and aviation regulators.
"Jane is very sharp in spotting issues and understands the needs of her clients."