Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Malaysia
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.
Strengths
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill are very fast and responsive.
They have in-depth understanding of the relevant laws.
Work Highlights
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.
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.
Notable practitioners
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.