Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 3
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Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
The Banking & Finance Practice advises local and international private and public companies, governments and government-related entities, investment funds, banks and other financial institutions and individuals in a wide range of financial or funding transactions.
From origination until completion, we help clients navigate through an ever-evolving and complex maze of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements to implement financing exercises, whether by way of debt, equity or otherwise, including restructuring proposals.
We have financing experience in the fields of telecommunications, internet-related transactions, energy, media, securities, pharmaceuticals, environment, insurance, banking, direct sales, wholesale and retail trade, plantation, transport, construction and infrastructure. We also work closely with government and regulatory bodies such as Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, the Registrar of Companies, Bursa Malaysia, the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Chambers Review
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has an established legal department, frequently advising high-profile Malaysian and global lenders on conventional and Islamic financing. Notable for its skilful handling of sophisticated Shari'a-compliant transactions, it possesses broad expertise across debt restructuring and regulatory issues, syndicated loans, asset finance and real estate finance, as well as sukuk issuances. Clients include AFFIN Islamic Bank and OSK Holdings.
Work Highlights
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill was engaged by AFFIN Islamic Bank to assist with the conversion of existing Term Financing-i facilities granted to Prestaharta from the bai bithaman ajil concept to the tawarruq concept and from Tawarruq Cash Line-i to Tawarruq Term Financing-i.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's team has impressive depth and breadth of skilled members who cover multiple areas, providing a comprehensive approach to problem-solving and ensuring success in different projects. They show great analytical skills and approach challenges with a systematic and strategic mindset."
"Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's team has impressive depth and breadth of skilled members who cover multiple areas, providing a comprehensive approach to problem-solving and ensuring success in different projects. They show great analytical skills and approach challenges with a systematic and strategic mindset."
Notable Practitioners
Megat Hizaini Hassan has significant expertise in the Islamic finance sphere in Malaysia. He frequently advises financial institutions on complex sukuk structures. He is particularly well versed in advising on banking regulatory matters relating to Shari'a-compliant products.
"Megat is well versed in matters related to Islamic and conventional banking and finance as he has the experience and the expertise required."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Industries
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Banking
Construction
Direct sales
Energy
Environment
Infrastructure
Insurance
Internet-related transactions
Media
Pharmaceuticals
Plantation
Securities
Telecommunications
Transport
Wholesale and Retail Trade