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Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance (International Firms) - Malaysia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a well-regarded international law firm which regularly handles matters within the Malaysian market. The team maintains an active practice advising international and domestic clients in Malaysia, especially on M&A and capital markets transactions. The firm is well-placed to assist companies in the energy, finance and retail sectors. The practice draws on resources from its Singapore and Hong Kong offices, as well as further afield, and often collaborates with domestic Malaysian law firms to provide a full range of advice to clients.

Notable practitioners

Arun Balasubramanian, who splits his time between Hong Kong and Singapore, is a key point of contact for clients.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised Affinity Equity Partners on the sale of Island Hospital to IHH Healthcare, a Kuala Lumpur-headquartered international healthcare group, through a competitive auction process.

Strengths

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