Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance - Malaysia
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.
Strengths
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.
Wong & Partners are able to provide detail-oriented and well-thought-out advice on complex structures and matters.
Work Highlights
Wong & Partners acted for the Export-Import Bank of Malaysia on granting a USD50 million overseas contracting financing facility to Berjaya Construction.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.
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.
She is a professional yet approachable lawyer, able to break down complex subjects to clients with different levels of comprehension and experience.
She is ready to assist and accommodate the clients as best as she can.
She is experienced and very responsive. Besides, she is also very patient in explaining and making sure we understand the legal implications.
Elaine is able to provide a commercial and legal point of view when advising on issues.