About
Provided by Rahmat Lim & Partners
Our Banking & Finance team advises on both domestic and cross-border lending, from simple unsecured bilateral loans to the most complex syndicated transactions. Our team has in-depth knowledge of the domestic Malaysian market, coupled with extensive familiarity with international market standards such as use of Loan Market Association (LMA) and Asia-Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) documentation.
We regularly act for leading Malaysian and international financial institutions, as well as public and private corporations in financing matters, including transactions relating to the Labuan International Business & Financial Centre. The size and strength of our Banking & Finance practice allow us to handle some of the largest and most cutting-edge asset financing, structured financing, acquisition and leveraged financing, project financing, Islamic financing, and debt restructuring transactions in Malaysia and the region.
Chambers Review
Rahmat Lim & Partners has a well-respected finance practice in Malaysia, covering a notable variety of conventional and Islamic deals for both borrowers and lenders. The lawyers are especially adept in project and acquisition finance, while also assisting leading domestic and international financial institutions and corporates with a range of banking regulatory issues, syndicated loans and debt refinancing, as well as DCM and aircraft finance. Rahmat Lim & Partners draws on its connection with Allen & Gledhill in Singapore to advise on cross-border mandates. Clients represented include LG Petronas Chemicals Malaysia and Lotus's Stores.
Work Highlights
- Rahmat Lim & Partners advised Lotus's Stores on a MYR2.3 billion syndicated term loan.
- Rahmat Lim & Partners represented OCBC Bank and OCBC Al-Amin Bank in relation to the establishment of an Islamic commercial papers programme and an Islamic MTN programme with a combined nominal value of MYR800 million by Kimlun.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rahmat Lim & Partners have in-depth knowledge with regards to structuring and security arrangements for complex financing. They are extremely helpful and responsive in terms of clarifying concerns raised."
"They are responsive and deliver client-oriented advice."
"Rahmat Lim & Partners have in-depth knowledge with regards to structuring and security arrangements for complex financing. They are extremely helpful and responsive in terms of clarifying concerns raised."
"They are responsive and deliver client-oriented advice."
Notable Practitioners
Azman bin Othman Luk is the managing partner at Rahmat Lim & Partners. He often advises syndicates of lenders on financings in Malaysia, including loan facilities and sukuk.
Kelvin Loh is a partner with a notable practice advising financial institutions and conglomerates on loan facilities, refinancing and DCM issuances.
"Kelvin is quick on his feet, knowledgeable in his area of expertise and responsive to client requests and queries."
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