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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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About

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Our Real Estate Practice handles all aspects of property transactions as well as real estate-related disputes.

On transactional matters, we regularly advise owners, lenders, borrowers, investors and others on acquisition and disposal of all types of interest in real estate. We have acted on numerous real estate financings, from the preparation of documents through compliance of regulatory requirements to financial close. Our experience includes dealings ranging from industrial, commercial and residential developments to hotels and hospitals.

Our wide array of clientele encompasses local and foreign entities, banks and financial institutions, fund managers, property developers, investors, private and public-listed companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.

Recognised by prestigious industry publications like The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Asialaw Profiles, we have been consistently ranked as a top-tier Real Estate and Construction Practice.

Industries (12)

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

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Real Estate - Malaysia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has a recognisable presence in the real estate legal space in Malaysia, providing a full service offering. The team regularly advises property developers on joint ventures to develop mixed-use, industrial and residential developments, alongside lease agreements. The team also takes on disputes in the construction and projects spaces.

Work Highlights

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill assisted Super Micro Computer and Super Micro Computer Malaysia with its USD16.5 million acquisition of industrial land within Senai Airport City Industrial Park in Johor Bahru.

Strengths

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  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is efficient, careful and precise.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team understands the client's instructions and curates services reflecting those instructions. It is also able to provide good alternatives during negotiations.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Bella Chu Chai Yee
    Band 3Bella Chu Chai Yee

    Bella Chu Chai Yee

    Bella Yee Chu Chai is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. She frequently advises on land acquisitions and disposals, as well as lease matters. She acts for Malaysian property developers and landowners, alongside foreign entities.
    • She is well versed with market trends and changes.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Bella is wonderful. She understands her clients very well and provides services in accordance to her client's preference. She is patient and is able to deliver even with robust timelines.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Weng Hwee Tay
    Band 3Weng Hwee Tay

    Weng Hwee Tay

    Tay Weng Hwee is a partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill and is based in Kuala Lumpur. He has a robust practice advising on the sale and acquisition of real estate.

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