FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 2
About
Provided by Halim Hong & Quek
The HHQ Technology Practice Group specializes in providing cutting-edge legal solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the technology sector.
Type of Work Handled
- Regulatory compliance and advisory on emerging technologies
- Intellectual property protection and enforcement
- Drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology transfers
- Advising on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and FinTech compliance
- Data protection and privacy advisory, including cross-border data transfer compliance
- Cybersecurity incident response and compliance advisory
- Dispute resolution in technology-related matters
Categories of Clients
- Technology startups and scale-ups
- FinTech companies
- Global technology conglomerates
- E-commerce platforms
- Venture capital firms and investors
- Telecommunications providers
- Businesses implementing AI and blockchain solutions
Specializations
- FinTech: Digital banking, cryptocurrency, payment systems, and DeFi solutions
- Cybersecurity: Advising on compliance with the Cyber Security Act 2024, incident response frameworks, and data breach management
- Artificial Intelligence: Compliance with AI regulations, including the EU AI Act
- Data Privacy: Crafting robust data governance frameworks and responding to regulatory inquiries
- Blockchain and Tokenization: Structuring tokenized assets and smart contract advisory
- Telecommunications: Licensing, acquisition, and regulatory compliance for providers
Chambers Review
Halim Hong & Quek is a well-known law firm in Malaysia. The firm has developed a strong reputation for advising clients on the legal aspects of incorporating blockchain technology into their businesses and the regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency-related services, in addition to advising clients involved in digital payment solutions and e-wallet services.
Ong Johnson is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Halim Hong & Quek advised GENO,a UK-based Blockchain-as-a-Service provider, on several matters including addressing regulatory requirements and advising on the design of smart contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Halim Hong & Quek understand how to navigate the complex Malaysian bureaucratic requirements. Moreover, all the team members who were involved with us understood all of our needs."
"The team's key strengths are speed of work, clarity of legal advice and ease of collaboration. Its lawyers are able to understand problems very quickly, without even having to get on a call."
"The team members possess in-depth knowledge and practical experience.They also have a broad range of professional contacts and networks, offering rapid access to industry information and resources."
"The team at Halim Hong & Quek understand how to navigate the complex Malaysian bureaucratic requirements. Moreover, all the team members who were involved with us understood all of our needs."
"The team's key strengths are speed of work, clarity of legal advice and ease of collaboration. Its lawyers are able to understand problems very quickly, without even having to get on a call."
"The team members possess in-depth knowledge and practical experience.They also have a broad range of professional contacts and networks, offering rapid access to industry information and resources."
Members
Provided by Halim Hong & Quek
Johnson Ong
Head of Department
Khai Yi Lo
Head of Department
Nicole Shieh
Winn Wong
Industries
Provided by Halim Hong & Quek
Automotive
Banking & Finance
Blockchain
Cryptocurrencies
Cyber Security
Data Centres
Data Protection
FinTech
InsurTech
Insurance
Media
SaaS
Technology
Telecommunications