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About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills

We have a deep and longstanding history and over three decades of experience in Malaysia as one of the largest international law practices in Southeast Asia.

Our lawyers advise international corporations and Malaysia's largest private and state-owned companies as well as government agencies on business in Southeast Asia and beyond, including cross-border transactions, projects, regulatory and finance matters (including Islamic finance).

Our Malaysia Group can help you navigate the institutions, regulations, cultures and politics that you will encounter drawing on the industry and Asia knowledge of our seven offices in Southeast Asia, China and Japan, and within our international network. The depth of our Malaysia-related transactional experience and understanding of Malaysia's legal and political landscape adds real value to our international and local clients alike. 

We manage our Malaysia practice from Singapore and have well-established relationships with the best Malaysian law firms for Malaysian law advice.

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills houses a broad corporate and finance practice combining offshore legal expertise in its Singapore office with an on-the-ground presence in Kuala Lumpur. The team is regularly instructed by blue-chip international and Malaysian companies on cross-border deals, with a focus on M&A, joint ventures, capital markets, private equity and financings. The firm is also well equipped for Islamic finance and debt restructuring matters and is especially knowledgeable of the infrastructure, energy, finance and healthcare sectors.

Notable practitioners

Glynn Cooper in Singapore is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Hebert Smith Freehills acted for Ramsay Health Care and Sime Darby on selling its four-hospital joint venture in Malaysia and Indonesia to Columbia Asia.

Members

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Glynn Cooper

Head of Department

Clients

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Axiata Group Berhad

Digital Nasional Berhad

Hibiscus Petroleum

Industries

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Consumer

Energy

Financial services

Infrastructure

Pharmaceuticals and healthcare

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)