Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 1
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Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
We support our clients from inception to the final close out of construction projects. With the best possible legal advice from a team with long and wide experience and cutting edge knowledge of the key issues affecting the industry, clients are assured of minimizing project risk. Should a dispute be unavoidable, our clients are also backed by a professional team, which has a strong reputation for resolving complex high-end disputes.
Chambers Review
Christopher & Lee Ong has a leading projects legal team in Malaysia, known in the market for its extensive regional expertise in power and infrastructure. The team is able to advise on both project finance and development, frequently acting on renewable energy projects, including hydro and solar energy, as well as infrastructure projects. Additionally, the group is well-placed to assist clients with construction and O&M agreements. The firm represents both Malaysian and international clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Christopher & Lee Ong advised a combined cycle gas turbine plant company on the design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and testing of a 1,200MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a strong understanding of the energy industry in Malaysia, with their vast experience engaging government and private developers."
"The team is well-versed with agreement details and market and operation challenges on the ground and with authorities. It has the ability to see issues well and provide options and solutions."
"They have a strong understanding of the energy industry in Malaysia, with their vast experience engaging government and private developers."
"The team is well-versed with agreement details and market and operation challenges on the ground and with authorities. It has the ability to see issues well and provide options and solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Lee is a partner at Christopher & Lee Ong and is based in Kuala Lumpur. A pre-eminent lawyer in this space, he advises on the financing, construction and development of projects in a range of sectors, including renewable energy and infrastructure.
"He expresses keen interest in our project and brings along his vast experience to advise us."
Jack Chor is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur and moves up in the rankings this year on account of his growing reputation in Malaysia's projects market. He has notable expertise in renewable energy regulatory issues and project development.
"He has a deep knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the renewable energy market in Malaysia and his advice is actionable and commercially substantiated."
"His commercial vision is very strong. He is a straightforward, competent, agile and quality individual."
Lim Siaw Wan is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. She has a growing legal practice and is noted by market commentators for her expertise in this space. She has particular strength in project development, including for infrastructure and power mandates.
"She is very experienced in her area of practice."
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Rajah & Tann Asia
Malaysia