Corporate/M&A - Malaysia
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"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."
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.
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."