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Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets - Malaysia
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Zaid Ibrahim & Co is a pre-eminent law firm for DCM work in Malaysia, highly respected for its in-depth finance expertise. The team also regularly handles sophisticated Islamic structures as well as conventional security offerings, and is well-placed to assist clients with acquisition and project finance transactions. The firm represents leading Malaysian and international banks, as well as issuers and borrowers. The team offers notable experience in multicurrency medium-term notes and sustainability-linked sukuk.

Strengths

"They have deep insights into the capital market industry, provide ideas for finding solutions to problems and have a wide range of experience in the capital market industry."

"The partners at Zico have a clear understanding of the market and the Malaysian law requirements for international DCM transactions."

Work Highlights

Zaid Ibrahim & Co. acted for Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank, on guaranteeing the issuance of SGD50 million five-year senior unsecured green bonds.

Notable Practitioners

Lilian Liew is a partner at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. She is recognised by sources as a market leader in Kuala Lumpur, particularly for her work on DCM transactions, including sukuk and conventional bonds. "Top class in every aspect!" "Lilian is known as one of the premier finance lawyers in Malaysia."

Chin Sook Kwan is a partner at Zaid Ibrahim & Co in Kuala Lumpur. She is a respected practitioner who is known particularly for her work in DCM. "Sook Kwan is always a pleasure to work with and brings on board years of legal experience and expertise."

Ranked Lawyers at
Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law)

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Lilian Liew
Head of Banking & Finance
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Sook Kwan Chin
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