Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 2
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+60 3 6208 5888About
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Our Real Estate Practice handles all aspects of property transactions as well as real estate-related disputes.
On transactional matters, we regularly advise owners, lenders, borrowers, investors and others on acquisition and disposal of all types of interest in real estate. We have acted on numerous real estate financings, from the preparation of documents through compliance of regulatory requirements to financial close. Our experience includes dealings ranging from industrial, commercial and residential developments to hotels and hospitals.
Our wide array of clientele encompasses local and foreign entities, banks and financial institutions, fund managers, property developers, investors, private and public-listed companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.
Recognised by prestigious industry publications like The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Asialaw Profiles, we have been consistently ranked as a top-tier Real Estate and Construction Practice.
Chambers Review
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has a recognisable presence in the real estate legal space in Malaysia, providing a full-service offering. The team regularly advises property developers on joint ventures to develop mixed-use, industrial and residential developments, alongside lease agreements. The team also takes on disputes in the construction and projects space. The Holstein Milk Company, Lagenda Properties and UEM Sunrise are among its notable clients.
Work Highlights
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advised Mapletree Logistics Trust Management on the acquisition of two plots of lands located in Selangor by its subsidiary from Privileged Achievement and Sheng Loong Enterprises, in a matter worth MYR65.6 million.
Strengths
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"LHAG portray a very high standard of professionalism and their vast knowledge and experience make the client feel comfortable working with them."
"LHAG has very good communication skills to introduce Malaysia's legal requirements and practices in a simple and clear way, with support in English and Chinese."
"LHAG portray a very high standard of professionalism and their vast knowledge and experience make the client feel comfortable working with them."
"LHAG has very good communication skills to introduce Malaysia's legal requirements and practices in a simple and clear way, with support in English and Chinese."
Notable Practitioners
Tay Weng Hwee is a partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill and is based in Kuala Lumpur. He has a robust practice advising on the sale and acquisition of real estate.
Bella Yee Chu Chai is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. She frequently advises on land acquisitions and disposals, as well as lease matters. She acts for Malaysian property developers and landowners, alongside foreign entities.
"Her insights in handling complex requests from the client are extremely smart."
"Bella is able to respond and advise us promptly on all of our land dealings."
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Malaysia
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