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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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The Banking & Finance Practice advises local and international private and public companies, governments and government-related entities, investment funds, banks and other financial institutions and individuals in a wide range of financial or funding transactions.

From origination until completion, we help clients navigate through an ever-evolving and complex maze of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements to implement financing exercises, whether by way of debt, equity or otherwise, including restructuring proposals.

We have financing experience in the fields of telecommunications, internet-related transactions, energy, media, securities, pharmaceuticals, environment, insurance, banking, direct sales, wholesale and retail trade, plantation, transport, construction and infrastructure. We also work closely with government and regulatory bodies such as Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, the Registrar of Companies, Bursa Malaysia, the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.

Industries (15)

  • Telecommunications
  • Energy
  • Media
  • Securities
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Environment
  • Insurance
  • Banking
  • Direct sales
  • Internet-related transactions
  • Transport
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade
  • Plantation

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Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets - Malaysia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has an established legal department, frequently advising high-profile Malaysian and global lenders on conventional and Islamic financing. Notable for its skilful handling of sophisticated Sharia-compliant transactions, it possesses broad expertise across debt restructuring and regulatory issues, syndicated loans, asset finance and real estate finance, as well as sukuk issuances.

Work Highlights

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advised RCE Marketing regarding a Personal Financing-i Facility offered by Yayasan Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Perlis, ensuring compliance with legal and Shariah requirements.

  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill advised Bank Pembangunan Malaysia on the enhancement of its existing template legal documentation for all of the bank's corporate Islamic financing facilities.

Strengths

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill are very fast and responsive.

    Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They have in-depth understanding of the relevant laws.

    Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Megat Hizaini Hassan
    Band 3Megat Hizaini Hassan

    Megat Hizaini Hassan

    Megat Hizaini Hassan has significant expertise in the Islamic finance sphere in Malaysia. He frequently advises financial institutions on complex sukuk structures. He is particularly well-versed in advising on banking regulatory matters relating to Sharia-compliant products.

Ranked Individuals at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (1)

Malaysia

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