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Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia

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Corporate/M&A - Malaysia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Zain & Co has a diverse corporate law practice in Kuala Lumpur, assisting clients with a range of M&A, due diligence, private equity and franchise mandates. The firm is well versed in sectors such as oil and gas, TMT, insurance, finance and healthcare, while often advising on IP aspects of transactions. The team frequently acts for leading Malaysian corporates and GLCs and is able to draw on its global Dentons connections to assist with cross-border deals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Zain & Co advised Fusion Heights Development in relation to the purchase and development of a 185 acre land in Sepang, Selangor at a purchase price of MYR100.73 million.

Strengths

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  • The assigned partners and the team have always delivered as expected and would go the extra mile to ensure that the best quality of advisory is provided.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The team at Zain & Co made efforts to provide timely responses and convene discussions on short notice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Zain & Co are always responsive and have experience of the local market.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pauline Ngiam
    Pauline Ngiam

    Pauline Ngiam

    Pauline Ngiam is a partner at Zain & Co. She has been recognised for her strength in acting for well-known clients on a diverse range of acquisition and sale matters.

    • Ms Pauline was very strong in her legal knowledge and had deep market knowledge which she shared generously to propose solutions to us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Pauline is to-the-point and straightforward.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Salwah Abdul Shukor
    Salwah Abdul Shukor

    Salwah Abdul Shukor

    Salwah Abdul Shukor is a senior partner at Zain & Co. She has a broad corporate law practice assisting Malaysian and foreign clients with investments and corporate regulatory issues.
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