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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia

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Our Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice handles all aspects of corporate and commercial transactions as well as mergers & acquisitions, including private equity deals, corporate restructuring exercises, joint ventures, supply of goods or services and foreign investment. We also offer comprehensive legal advice and services to both local and foreign clients in all areas essential to setting up and maintaining a business or corporate presence in Malaysia.

We have acted for multinational corporations, government and government-linked companies, financial institutions, private and public-listed companies as well as individuals in a diverse range of industries. We have also often acted as the lead international counsel on cross-border matters.

Recognised by prestigious industry publications like IFLR1000, Chambers Asia Pacific and Asialaw Profiles, we have been consistently ranked as a top-tier corporate and M&A practice.

Industries (9)

  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Oil & Gas
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications

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Corporate/M&A - Malaysia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill maintains a well-regarded corporate law practice in Kuala Lumpur, offering the full range of corporate and commercial services to clients in Malaysia. The firm frequently handles cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, FDI, private equity deals and corporate restructuring. The team assists Malaysian and international clients, including GLCs and private equity houses, and is especially active on deals in the insurance, TMT, pharmaceutical, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill acted for ICON Offshore, an offshore support vessel public listed company in Malaysia, regarding the proposed acquisition of 40 maritime assets and equity interests across Southeast Asia, valued at USD90.11 million.

Strengths

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  • The team were very accommodative and attentive. They responded promptly to the client's urgent requests throughout the transaction.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The partners at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill are not only experts in their respective areas but are also very easy to work with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They are always reachable, provide very prompt responses and are ready to assist with our queries at any time of the day.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Weng Hwee Tay
    Weng Hwee Tay

    Weng Hwee Tay

    Tay Weng Hwee leads Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's corporate law group in Malaysia. He has a busy legal practice encompassing corporate restructuring and IPO listings, including those on the LEAP Market, as well as M&A across a range of sectors.

    • He is very responsive and practical.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
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