Chambers Review
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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
They provide very strong technical and legal advice and at the same time are able to understand the commercial aspects due to their experience.
The attention to detail and the speed of turnaround are what I appreciate the most about the firm.
Work Highlights
Wong & Partners represented Public Investment Bank as the principal adviser and lead arranger in connection with the medium term notes programme of up to MYR250 million in nominal value for the issuance of medium term notes by MNH Global Assets Management as the issuer.
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 Lim has been able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency and knowledge on the banking and finance related legal matters, resulting in superior quality services and sound legal advice.
Mark has proven to be a reliable counsel who provides 'outside the box' solutions. He always has his client's interest first and this differentiates him from the rest.
Elaine is very knowledgeable and approachable. Whenever she handles our file, we know she will have our interest covered.
Her expertise, attention to detail and timely assistance were invaluable in ensuring a thorough and smooth process to complete a complex deal.