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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Malaysia

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a leading international law firm active in the Malaysian market, assisting a range of large multinationals and prominent domestic clients. The firm is especially adept at handling Islamic finance transactions, also regularly advising on high-value capital markets issuances, restructuring, M&A, private equity investments and project finance. The team is entrusted by Malaysian corporates, GLCs, sovereign wealth funds and international investors, particularly in the energy, TMT and finance sectors. The firm primarily handles Malaysia work from its Singapore base, while also leveraging its other international offices.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised IHH Healthcare, a private healthcare group, on its USD900 million acquisition of Island Hospital Penang, a private hospital in Malaysia.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sheila Ahuja
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Sheila Ahuja
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Sheila Ahuja of A&O Shearman heads the dispute practice in Hong Kong and Singapore. She is extremely well versed in arbitration matters seated in a wide range of jurisdictions including London and Singapore.

Sheila Ahuja is a well-known practitioner in the field who is well respected and regarded highly.

James Mythen
James Mythen
Expertise Based Abroad

James Mythen in Singapore is regularly involved in M&A deals in Malaysia, including within the TMT, banking and healthcare spaces. He counts leading Malaysian corporates among his clientele.

James is practical and commercial-minded. He takes into account our position in a transaction and is firm when negotiating.

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Corporate & Finance

James Mythen
James Mythen
Malaysia, expertise based abroad in Singapore
Dispute Resolution

Sheila Ahuja KC
Sheila Ahuja KC
Malaysia, expertise based abroad in Singapore
Dispute Resolution (International Firms)

Sheila Ahuja KC
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Sheila Ahuja KC
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