Corporate & Finance (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 1
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+6566925700About
Provided by Linklaters
We have a long and consistent history of working on many of the ‘firsts’ and award winning transactions in the Malaysian market. This is best evidenced by our involvement in the largest corporate and financing deals in Malaysia. With over twenty years’ experience working with major corporates, banks, industrial and commercial organisations, and federal and state authorities in Malaysia, we continue to entrench ourselves by being involved in pioneer deals in the jurisdiction, of which several are for leading Malaysian banks/corporates and the government.
As members of our Malaysia team based in Asia primarily have longstanding experience working in the country, a core strength of our international practice has been the local knowledge and expertise that we have developed over the years from completing, and building on, some of the most complex and challenging transactions. The team also comprises fluent Bahasa speakers who deepen our understanding of and involvement in the Malaysian legal and commercial environment.
Chambers Review
Linklaters has an experienced team of Singapore-based lawyers handling legal work in Malaysia, with a key strength in equity and debt issuances, as well as M&A and private equity deals. The firm is also well versed in Islamic finance, including sukuk deals. The team is especially active in the banking, energy, healthcare and retail sectors and is regularly instructed by leading domestic GLCs, as well as Malaysian and international financial institutions. Notable clients of the firm include AXA, DBS Bank and CIMB Bank.
Singapore-based Amit Singh, Jonathan Horan, Philip Badge and Sophie Mathur are key points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Citibank on the sale of its consumer banking franchises in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Bahrain, valued at approximately USD3.7 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Linklaters team is well resourced, with deep knowledge and familiarity with local practices."
"Linklaters are distinguished from their competitors for their problem-solving mindset; they are extremely innovative as a team. It's been a tremendously positive experience."
"The Linklaters team is well resourced, with deep knowledge and familiarity with local practices."
"Linklaters are distinguished from their competitors for their problem-solving mindset; they are extremely innovative as a team. It's been a tremendously positive experience."