Banking & Finance - Malaysia
What the team is known for
Rahmat Lim & Partners has a well-respected finance practice in Malaysia, covering a notable variety of conventional and Islamic deals for both borrowers and lenders. The lawyers are especially adept in project and acquisition finance, while also assisting leading domestic and international financial institutions and corporates with a range of banking regulatory issues, syndicated loans and debt refinancing, as well as DCM and aircraft finance. Rahmat Lim & Partners draws on its connection with Allen & Gledhill in Singapore to advise on cross-border mandates. Clients represented include LG Petronas Chemicals Malaysia and Lotus's Stores.
Strengths
"Rahmat Lim & Partners has a strong team of experienced partners and conscientious associates to effectively support transactions."
Notable practitioners
Azman bin Othman Luk is the managing partner at Rahmat Lim & Partners. He often advises syndicates of lenders on financings in Malaysia, including loan facilities and sukuk. "Azman is a very experienced and capable solicitor."
Kelvin Loh is a partner with a notable practice advising financial institutions and conglomerates on loan facilities, refinancing and DCM issuances.
Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree joins the rankings following strong work assisting corporate clients with financing transactions including Islamic financing, debt restructuring and project financing.