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David Lai & Tan

Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


David Lai & Tan

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Provided by David Lai & Tan

David Lai & Tan serves clients on a diverse spectrum of practice areas including capital fund raising, take-overs and acquisitions, joint venture and business co-operations and initial public offering.


Currently their clientele ranges from local small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational corporation (MNC). With the current expansion on practice areas and the wide range of complicated assignment completed over the past year, David Lai & Tan is working towards strengthening and building the department’s branding recognition to attract more clients and regional transactional deals. In every transaction, the firm’s experience in commercial litigation practice has definitely differentiate their practice where they are able to provide advices and spot issues which will avoid any vague and ambiguous situations in the event the matter goes into litigation.


David Lai & Tan had advised, represented and served Malaysian based company for their respective foreign and local listing which was completed successfully. The said successful foreign listing entails the admission and listing of a Malaysian based company and its group of companies on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, Singapore Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange.


In addition to the above, David Lai & Tan had acted as adviser for multiple corporate exercises undertaken by public listed companies listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.





Clients (6)

  • Wellous Holdings Sdn Bhd
  • Jati Tinggi Group Berhad
  • Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited
  • CPE Technology Berhad
  • KGW Group Berhad
  • Swang Chai Chuan Limited

Industries (17)

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Food & Beverage
  • Palm Oil
  • Renewable Energy
  • Development
  • Real Estate
  • Health & Wellness Products
  • Infrastructure Construction
  • Direct Sales
  • Interior Design & Renovation
  • Communication
  • Fabrication
  • Scheduled Waste Management
  • Biotechnology
  • Research & Development

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Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets - Malaysia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
David Lai & Tan offers expertise in corporate matters including advice on ACE and LEAP Market listings in addition to international listings on stock exchanges such as those of Hong Kong and New York. The team adeptly assists with share issuances, acquisitions, joint ventures and fundraising. The department frequently advises domestic and international clients in the manufacturing, healthcare and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • David Lai & Tan acted on the listing of Wentel Engineering Holdings on the ACE Market of the Bursa Malaysia Securities.

Strengths

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  • DLT is able to provide clear and concise solutions within an appropriate timeframe.

    Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They prioritise their clients and are effective at problem-solving.

    Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are very friendly, helpful and respond really quickly to our queries.

    Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Yee Boon Tan
    Band 2Yee Boon Tan

    Yee Boon Tan

    Tan Yee Boon secures a position in the ranking tables as an active head of the department at David Lai & Tan. His recent practice has focused on assisting clients with both domestic and international listings, on the ACE and LEAP Markets of Malaysia and on the stock exchanges of New York and Hong Kong.

    • YB Tan's ability to coordinate and motivate the team ensured that every legal and regulatory challenge was addressed promptly.

      Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is known for developing client-aligned, commercially viable solutions with a strong emphasis on achieving deal closure.

      Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is highly engaged with the client, providing precise solutions to arising issues.

      Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at David Lai & Tan (1)

Malaysia

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    Yee Boon Tan

    Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets

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