Banking & Finance - Malaysia
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"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."
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.
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."
