Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Malaysia
What the Team is Known For
Rahmat Lim & Partners maintains a market-leading corporate law offering in Malaysia, with an impressive team of lawyers regularly acting on cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. The firm advises on share acquisitions and divestments, business restructuring, joint ventures and private equity investments. The team also handles a steady flow of ECM work, including both Malaysian and foreign listings. The department often handles deals in the TMT, finance, real estate and insurance sectors, and acts for a range of clients including multinationals, listed companies and GLCs.
Strengths
Rahmat Lim & Partners stand out for their deep understanding of the Malaysian legal and regulatory landscape, coupled with their strong transactional execution capabilities.
They are doggedly determined to help you succeed, so I have confidence in their abilities.
Rahmat Lim & Partners' M&A practice is among the best in Malaysia and the region.
Work Highlights
Rahmat Lim & Partners advised CUCKOO International on the initial public offering and listing of shares on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
Rahmat Lim & Partners advised NTT Data Japan Corporation on the acquisition of GHL Systems and its subsequent delisting from the Bursa Malaysia Securities.
Notable practitioners
Chia Chee Hoong is well known for acting on notable share sales in Malaysia. He is particularly well placed to act on private equity deals, as well as handling other corporate transactions across numerous sectors.
Chee Hoong is calm under pressure and offers balanced advice that takes into account both legal risk and commercial outcomes.
Lee Won Chen is extremely bright. She can see a few steps ahead, as opposed to dealing with just the current problems. Her advice and guidance is very comprehensive.
Lee Won is a very experienced M&A practitioner and an extremely dedicated lawyer determined to help you see your deal through. She is my go-to lawyer in Malaysia.
Lee Won Chen's cleverness, quick wit, and ability to come up with simple solutions to deceptively complex issues make her a cut above most M&A practitioners.
A seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and meticulous attention to detail, Zandra excels in handling intricate transactions.