Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 2
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Zain & Co in Malaysia is a member law firm of Dentons. It has an established real estate team, frequently busy on land acquisitions and disposals, as well as leasing and tenancy agreements. The team is especially active on deals relating to office, retail, and commercial developments, as well as industrial properties. It is regularly engaged by Malaysian property developers and GLCs, as well as foreign entities. Clients include PNB Retail Mall, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera and Seriemas Development.
Work Highlights
- Zain & Co advised PNB Merdeka Retail Mall on the proposed tenancies, licensing and lease of retail units at the KL118 tower at Warisan Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly experienced and well versed in the real estate business. They provide comprehensive advice, explaining related risk exposure and delivering all-encompassing drafting that aims to protect the interests of the client."
"They have good real estate transactional experience and are able to provide both technical and practical insights to balance risks."
"They are highly experienced and well versed in the real estate business. They provide comprehensive advice, explaining related risk exposure and delivering all-encompassing drafting that aims to protect the interests of the client."
"They have good real estate transactional experience and are able to provide both technical and practical insights to balance risks."
Notable Practitioners
Mariza Azen Mat Rasip is a senior partner at Zain & Co, based in Kuala Lumpur. She is a well-regarded practitioner who regularly acts on transactional real estate mandates and also covers licensing concerns.
"Mariza is well versed and up to date with the latest developments in conveyancing."
"Mariza is highly skilled in undertaking intricate and complex one-of-a-kind transactions."
Zain Azrin Zain Azahari is a senior partner based in Kuala Lumpur. He advises clients on commercial and industrial building transactions, as well as retail property leasing work.
"Azrin is always responsive and flexible to the client's needs. He has a good sense of the Malaysian real estate market and provides practical options."
"He is easy to work with, responsive and knowledgeable."