Department profile
Skrine

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Skrine

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About

Provided by Skrine

Skrine’s Corporate practice is long-established and especially active on high-value cross-border investments. We have been consistently ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and International Financial Law Review 1000 (IFLR 1000) for our experience in practice areas such as mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, projects, infrastructure and energy, real estate, and banking and finance.

Our Corporate practice has been commended for having “vast experience, skills and knowledge” (IFLR 1000) and that we “understand the business, the client's requirements and work around them without compromising the legal position”. Further, we have been praised for our “good response and turnaround times” (Chambers Asia-Pacific).

To’ Puan Janet LooiCheng Kee CheckPhua Pao Yii and Fariz Abdul Aziz are established names in the corporate landscape, setting the bar for our Corporate practice.

Our strong expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring and investments facilitates comprehensive service to our clients. Our Corporate team has in-depth knowledge, experience and understanding of various industries and the applicable laws and regulations in the infrastructure and transport, oil & gas, energy and natural resources, privatisation, education, halal, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, hospitality and tourism sectors.

Industries (14)

  • Aviation
  • Competition
  • Corporate Advisory and Transactions
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Halal Industry
  • Healthcare, Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Insurance and Reinsurance
  • Maritime and Shipping Advisory
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Oil & Gas, and Energy
  • Projects and Infrastructure
  • Wealth Management, Trusts and Charities

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Malaysia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Skrine has a leading corporate law practice in Malaysia, frequently engaged on cross-border mandates. The experienced team of practitioners regularly handles M&A and joint ventures, as well as corporate restructuring, ranging from technology and healthcare to financial services. The firm acts for domestic corporates and GLCs, as well as international companies, and is also active for both Malaysian and international private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Skrine acted as Malaysian counsel for Blackstone in its acquisition of AirTrunk, a data centre platform in the Asia Pacific region.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • One of Skrine’s key strengths lies in its longstanding reputation for excellence and integrity in the legal industry, particularly in corporate/M&A.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are responsive and provide practical advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Janet L H Looi
    Band 2Janet L H Looi

    Janet L H Looi

    Janet Looi is a senior partner at Skrine and one of Kuala Lumpur's leading corporate lawyers. She is adept at handling both cross-border and domestic acquisitions, the establishment of joint ventures and disposals of shareholdings, handling matters in sectors such as healthcare and technology.
  • Band 3Fariz Abdul Aziz
    Band 3Fariz Abdul Aziz

    Fariz Abdul Aziz

    Fariz Abdul Aziz is known for handling impressive cross-border work while a partner at Skrine. He has a well-respected M&A practice in Malaysia, including a strong focus on energy transactions.

    • Fariz Abdul Aziz is client-focused and communicates with clarity, ensuring that advice is both actionable and aligned with our strategic goals.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingSheba Gumis
    Up and ComingSheba Gumis

    Sheba Gumis

    Sheba Gumis handles a wide range of transactions, such as joint ventures, divestments, share subscription agreements and asset acquisitions. She often assists foreign investors with M&A matters, including associated compliance issues.

Ranked Individuals at Skrine (3)

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