Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 3
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+60 3 6208 5888About
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 Sharia-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.
Work Highlights
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advised OSK Holdings on the legal documentation for its Islamic term financing and revolving credit facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm always keeps itself up-to-date on the current market and advises us on how to navigate this ever-changing landscape."
"The team provides detailed answers to every question asked. Every aspect is looked at when providing advice."
"The firm always keeps itself up-to-date on the current market and advises us on how to navigate this ever-changing landscape."
"The team provides detailed answers to every question asked. Every aspect is looked at when providing advice."
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 Sharia-compliant products.
"He is a very strong and experienced individual who advises the client on the way forward without compromising the client's position."
"He is generally an expert in his area of practice and is very knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Malaysia
Members
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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