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Cheang & Ariff

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Cheang & Ariff

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About

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Our Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team is dedicated to handling the entirety of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, private equity deals, corporate restructuring exercises, joint ventures, supply of goods or services, and foreign investment. Our comprehensive legal services cater to both local and foreign clients, covering all essential aspects of establishing and maintaining a business or corporate presence in Malaysia.

Our clientele encompasses multinational corporations, government and government-linked entities, financial institutions, private and public-listed companies, as well as individuals across diverse industries. With extensive experience, we frequently serve as lead international counsel on cross-border matters, demonstrating our capacity to navigate complex global transactions.

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Corporate/M&A - Malaysia

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Cheang & Ariff offers deep legal expertise in ECM and M&A matters in Malaysia. The team is well placed to handle IPOs and rights issuances, frequently acting for issuers. The firm represents both private equity funds and strategic investors, and is active for Malaysian clients in various industries including manufacturing, chemicals and technology.

Work Highlights

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  • Cheang & Ariff advised CCK Consolidated Holdings and PT Adilmart on a conditional share purchase and subscription agreement with Astrantia, a special-purpose vehicle set up by Creador for the acquisition of existing shares from CCK, and the subscription to new shares in PT Adilmart.

Strengths

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  • They have given us good and timely advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • What truly set them apart was their responsiveness, clarity in communication, and ability to align their legal strategies with our business objectives.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • We are very happy working with Cheang & Ariff.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ming-li Tan
    Band 2Ming-li Tan

    Ming-li Tan

    Tan Ming-li is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. She frequently acts on behalf of issuers on IPOs and is well respected by market commentators.
    • From the initial strategy discussions through to execution, she demonstrated a rare combination of legal mastery, commercial acumen, and client-first thinking.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She is a very experienced corporate lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Cheang & Ariff (1)

Malaysia

  • Profile image of Ming-li Tan

    Ming-li Tan

    Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets

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