Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 1
About
Provided by Skrine
Skrine’s Corporate practice is long-established and especially active on high-value cross-border investments. We have been consistently ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and International Financial Law Review 1000 (IFLR 1000) for our experience in practice areas such as mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, projects, infrastructure and energy, real estate, and banking and finance.
Our Corporate practice has been commended for having “vast experience, skills and knowledge” (IFLR 1000) and that we “understand the business, the client's requirements and work around them without compromising the legal position”. Further, we have been praised for our “good response and turnaround times” (Chambers Asia-Pacific).
To’ Puan Janet Looi, Cheng Kee Check, Phua Pao Yii and Fariz Abdul Aziz are established names in the corporate landscape, setting the bar for our Corporate practice.
Our strong expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring and investments facilitates comprehensive service to our clients. Our Corporate team has in-depth knowledge, experience and understanding of various industries and the applicable laws and regulations in the infrastructure and transport, oil & gas, energy and natural resources, privatisation, education, halal, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, hospitality and tourism sectors.
Chambers Review
Skrine has a leading corporate law practice in Malaysia, frequently engaged on cross-border mandates. The experienced team of practitioners regularly handles M&A and joint ventures, as well as corporate restructuring, ranging from technology and healthcare to financial services. The firm acts for domestic corporates and GLCs, as well as international companies, and is also active for both Malaysian and international private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds. Some of its key clients are Foot Locker, Setia HC Ventures and GIC.
Work Highlights
- Skrine advised CVC Capital Partners in connection with an absorption-type company split in Japan involving the transfer of the personal care business of Shiseido to the newly formed Fine Today Shiseido, including the transfer of assets and employees in Malaysia from Shiseido Malaysia to Fine Today Malaysia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skrine has a super professional M&A team. The team has efficiency, knowledge and resourcefulness in difficult situations. The team comfortably handles complex projects and tight deadlines. I appreciate their flexible and customer-focused approach."
"Skrine has a super professional M&A team. The team has efficiency, knowledge and resourcefulness in difficult situations. The team comfortably handles complex projects and tight deadlines. I appreciate their flexible and customer-focused approach."
Notable Practitioners
Janet Looi is a senior partner at Skrine and one of Kuala Lumpur's leading corporate lawyers. She is adept at handling both cross-border and domestic acquisitions, the establishment of joint ventures and disposals of shareholdings, handling matters in sectors such as healthcare and technology.
Fariz Abdul Aziz ascends in the rankings following an active year handling impressive cross-border work while a partner at Skrine. He has a well-respected M&A practice in Malaysia, including a strong focus on energy transactions.
"Fariz is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services. His attention to detail, thorough understanding of complex legal issues and dedication to his clients' needs are factors contributing to the superior level of service he provides."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Malaysia
Members
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Industries
Provided by Skrine
Aviation
Competition
Corporate Advisory and Transactions
Education
Environment
Halal Industry
Healthcare, Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Hospitality and Tourism
Insurance and Reinsurance
Maritime and Shipping Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
Oil & Gas, and Energy
Projects and Infrastructure
Wealth Management, Trusts and Charities