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Our banking and finance practitioners represent both financial institutions and corporate borrowers in every manner and aspect of loan transactions. These transactions include single bank loans and credit facilities (ranging from short-term unsecured facilities to global banking facilities involving multijurisdictional collateral), bilateral loans, syndicated loans and participations, and typically comprise term loans, revolving loans, letter of credit facilities and/or bid loan facilities. 

Having acted for both lenders and borrowers, or as transactional counsel on numerous deals, we draw on unique insight to develop creative and effective strategies for negotiation, compliance and risk management. We have helped structure and close pioneering transactions in international money centers as well as emerging markets.

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Banking & Finance - Malaysia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Wong & Partners has a highly regarded team of finance lawyers in Malaysia, assisting lenders and borrowers with conventional and Islamic finance transactions and leveraging a regional network to handle cross-border matters. The firm is especially active for leading financial institutions, with expertise across banking regulatory matters, and acquisition and syndicated finance, often assisting clients with both inbound and outbound deals. The team frequently advises on deals in the real estate, healthcare and energy sectors, among others, advising both Malaysian and foreign clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Wong & Partners acted for the Export-Import Bank of Malaysia on granting a USD50 million overseas contracting financing facility to Berjaya Construction.

Strengths

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Wong & Partners are able to provide detail-oriented and well-thought-out advice on complex structures and matters.

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Asia-Pacific

I appreciate the experience and counsel of the partners in navigating the complexities and helping me focus on the areas that truly matter the most.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chin Hian (Mark) Lim
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Chin Hian (Mark) Lim
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Band 1

Mark Lim (Lim Chin Hian) is a partner who has an impressive reputation in the Malaysian market for advising a broad range of clients on project and acquisition financings and DCM issuances, including Sharia-compliant deals.

He knows his stuff well and is very eloquent. He provides value add by looking beyond the legal and considering the commercial aspects as well. 

Mark is incredibly practical. He has a real ability to manage stakeholders diplomatically and firmly as required, which is important for progressing difficult transactions and when negotiating. 

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Esther Chik
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Esther Chik
3
Band 3

Esther Chik is a partner at Wong & Partners in Kuala Lumpur. She has expertise in domestic and cross-border loan facilities and refinancings, including real estate finance.

She is ready to assist and accommodate the clients as best as she can.

She is a professional yet approachable lawyer, able to break down complex subjects to clients with different levels of comprehension and experience. 

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Elaine Foo
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Elaine Foo
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Up and Coming

Elaine Foo is a partner at Wong & Partners experienced in a range of financings including term loans, syndicated loans and acquisition finance. She acts on cross-border and domestic transactions and restructuring for borrowers and lenders.

Elaine is able to provide a commercial and legal point of view when advising on issues. 

She is experienced and very responsive. Besides, she is also very patient in explaining and making sure we understand the legal implications. 

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Chin Hian (Mark) Lim
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Chin Hian (Mark) Lim
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Esther Chik
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Esther Chik
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Band 3
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Elaine Foo
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Elaine Foo
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Up and Coming
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