Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
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Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice is one of the leading practices in its field.
We are consistently involved in the most challenging, complex and high profile transactions in Malaysia and across the region.
With a solid foundation in deal structures and mechanics, and extensive knowledge of corporate law and practice, our M&A practice is marked by the ability to deliver speedy, commercially-oriented and integrated services and advice, which is complemented by our Firm’s other practice areas.
We advise both public and private organisations and financial institutions on a broad range of transactions, including local and regional joint ventures, share and business acquisitions and disposals, corporate re-organisations, privatisations and mergers, leveraged buyouts, schemes of reconstruction and amalgamation, capital restructuring, inward and outward investments and private equity investments.
Chambers Review
Rahmat Lim & Partners maintains a market-leading corporate law offering in Malaysia, with an impressive team of lawyers regularly acting on cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. The firm advises on share acquisitions and divestments, business restructuring, joint ventures and private equity investments. The team also handles a steady flow of ECM work, including both Malaysian and foreign listings. The department often handles deals in the TMT, finance, real estate and insurance sectors, and acts for a range of clients including multinationals, listed companies and GLCs.
Work Highlights
- Rahmat Lim & Partners acted for Columbia Asia Healthcare on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care.
- The firm also advised the managing underwriter, joint underwriters, lead bookrunner and joint bookrunners on Prolintas Infra's proposed IPO on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide timely and precise legal opinions. The team is always ready to assist and deliver solutions that meet our timelines and specific needs."
"RLP is generally regarded as a top legal firm in Malaysia with strong senior and junior partners. Very importantly, it has sufficient legal associates to manage deliverables in a timely manner."
"The team is knowledgeable in the subject matter, proactive and has the ability to engage with other parties to seek solutions."
"They provide timely and precise legal opinions. The team is always ready to assist and deliver solutions that meet our timelines and specific needs."
"RLP is generally regarded as a top legal firm in Malaysia with strong senior and junior partners. Very importantly, it has sufficient legal associates to manage deliverables in a timely manner."
"The team is knowledgeable in the subject matter, proactive and has the ability to engage with other parties to seek solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Moy Pui Yee leads Rahmat Lim & Partners' corporate law practice in Kuala Lumpur. She is a leading figure in the market who regularly acts on major cross-border acquisitions, including private equity deals.
"She has a commercial mindset and is keen to provide value-add as opposed to merely advising on the boundaries of the law."
Chia Chee Hoong moves up in the rankings following an impressive year acting on notable share sales in Malaysia. He is particularly well-placed to act on private equity deals, as well as handling other corporate transactions across numerous sectors.
Chen Lee Won is a partner in Kuala Lumpur and is a well-respected M&A lawyer with expertise in foreign investments into Malaysia. She frequently acts on behalf of Malaysian and foreign buyers and sellers on a wide range of deals.
Zandra Tan has a strong track record in ECM transactions and has a notable specialism in REITs. She is able to assist with both Malaysian and foreign listings.
"She's very familiar with complex structures and has a willingness to engage other stakeholders to secure support and consent."
"She's highly experienced and has strong communication skills."
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