Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 3
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+60 3 6208 5888About
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Our Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice handles all aspects of corporate and commercial transactions as well as mergers & acquisitions, including private equity deals, corporate restructuring exercises, joint ventures, supply of goods or services and foreign investment. We also offer comprehensive legal advice and services to both local and foreign clients in all areas essential to setting up and maintaining a business or corporate presence in Malaysia.
We have acted for multinational corporations, government and government-linked companies, financial institutions, private and public-listed companies as well as individuals in a diverse range of industries. We have also often acted as the lead international counsel on cross-border matters.
Recognised by prestigious industry publications like IFLR1000, Chambers Asia Pacific and Asialaw Profiles, we have been consistently ranked as a top-tier corporate and M&A practice.
Chambers Review
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill maintains a well-regarded corporate law practice in Kuala Lumpur, offering the full range of corporate and commercial services to clients in Malaysia. The firm frequently handles cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, FDI, private equity deals and corporate restructuring. The team assists Malaysian and international clients, including GLCs and private equity houses, and is especially active on deals in the insurance, TMT, pharmaceutical, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advised WCE Holdings in connection with the proposed disposal of a 40% share interest in its subsidiary, Radiant Pillar, to IJM Properties for a consideration of MYR494 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill team are well versed in the law and business practices. They go above and beyond to identify what's relevant to the client's issue to ensure everything works smoothly. "
"The team are knowledgeable in handling M&A transactions and able to provide quick legal advice on complex matters."
"The Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill team are well versed in the law and business practices. They go above and beyond to identify what's relevant to the client's issue to ensure everything works smoothly. "
"The team are knowledgeable in handling M&A transactions and able to provide quick legal advice on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Tay Weng Hwee leads Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's corporate law group in Malaysia. He has a busy legal practice encompassing corporate restructuring and IPO listings, including those on the LEAP Market, as well as M&A across a range of sectors.
"Mr Tay is detail-focused and sharp in resolving legal issues. He is able to identify dispute matters and provide effective advice as well as solutions. His vast commercial exposure and corporate background enable him to provide good legal services to clients."
"Tay Weng Hwee is experienced in M&A transactions and always able to provide commercially viable legal advice to the client promptly."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Bella Chu Chai Yee
Keshanivaarini Baskaran
Steven S Y Tee
Wai Sum Teo
Head of Department
Industries
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