Corporate/M&A

Wong & Partners has a standout corporate team in Malaysia with a deep bench of lawyers servicing a high-profile domestic and international clientele. Notable for its cross-border expertise, the team has impressive credentials in M&A, joint ventures, franchise, private equity and venture capital deals. Also well versed in ECM deals, including IPO and share subscriptions. Especially active within the retail, manufacturing, consumer goods and TMT sectors. KV Asia Capital, Ekuinas and Juris Technologies are notable names represented.

The team at Wong & Partners often receives praise for its international capabilities, as a client comments that it is "essentially my lighthouse to manoeuvre through cross-border terrains."

Another client highlights the competencies of the team, explaining that it is "client-focused, pragmatic and able to provide holistic advice, particularly on deals involving multiple jurisdictions."

Wong & Partners advised KV Asia Capital on the divestment of its entire stake in TF Value-Mart, an operator of a chain of grocery retail stores across several states in Malaysia, to Intermediate Capital.

Andre Gan is a partner in Kuala Lumpur. He is a corporate lawyer of significant reputation, well regarded for advising on cross-border M&A in a wide range of sectors. An interviewee observes that he is "very responsive and understands the needs of the business."

Brian Chia is a partner at Wong & Partners. He remains a leading corporate lawyer in Kuala Lumpur, advising on significant acquisitions, including in the private equity sphere. A client comments that he is "one of the best lawyers I have dealt with. He is very practical and commercially savvy."

Munir Abdul Aziz is the managing partner at Wong & Partners and is respected for frequently advising Malaysian and foreign corporates on acquisitions. He has sector expertise in various areas such as telecoms, chemicals and consumer goods. A client praises him for "providing excellent advice" and being "a good sounding board during tough negotiations."

Stephanie Phua is a partner in Kuala Lumpur with a notable corporate law practice. She has particular strengths advising on private equity investments, M&A and corporate restructuring across numerous industries.