Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 1
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Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
We support our clients from inception to the final close out of construction projects. With the best possible legal advice from a team with long and wide experience and cutting edge knowledge of the key issues affecting the industry, clients are assured of minimizing project risk. Should a dispute be unavoidable, our clients are also backed by a professional team, which has a strong reputation for resolving complex high-end disputes.
Chambers Review
Christopher & Lee Ong has a leading projects legal team in Malaysia, known in the market for its extensive regional expertise in power and infrastructure. The team is able to advise on both project finance and development, frequently acting on renewable energy projects, including hydro and solar energy, as well as infrastructure projects. Additionally, the group is well placed to assist clients with construction and O&M agreements. The firm represents both Malaysian and international clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Christopher & Lee Ong provided guidance to B.Grimm regarding its investment in reNIKOLA Holdings, a renewable energy company based in Malaysia, as well as the potential sale of its ownership stake in reNIKOLA Holdings to Pimpinan Ehsan, a listed entity in Malaysia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provide quick and accurate legal advice. They understand how our business operates and how we prefer to have our risks mitigated and interests protected."
"The team have keen commercial awareness, are very responsive and offer practical solutions."
"The team provide quick and accurate legal advice. They understand how our business operates and how we prefer to have our risks mitigated and interests protected."
"The team have keen commercial awareness, are very responsive and offer practical solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Lee is a partner at Christopher & Lee Ong and is based in Kuala Lumpur. A pre-eminent lawyer in this space, he advises on the financing, construction and development of projects in a range of sectors, including renewable energy and infrastructure.
Jack Chor is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur and moves up in the rankings this year on account of his growing reputation in Malaysia's projects market. He has notable expertise in renewable energy regulatory issues and project development.
"Jack has extensive knowledge from the commercial and legal perspectives to respond to any of his clients' questions."
Lim Siaw Wan is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. She has a growing legal practice and is noted by market commentators for her expertise in this space. She has particular strength in project development, including for infrastructure and power mandates.
Ranked Lawyers at
Rajah & Tann Asia
Malaysia