Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Malaysia
What the Team is Known For
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 and private equity deals. The department is especially active within the insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors.
Strengths
The firm is deeply rooted in the M&A scene and able to provide advice relevant to the acquisition. They have a finger on the pulse of the industry and can advise on best market practices.
They have the capability and expertise to deal with novel issues. They are commercially minded and can offer clear advice on how to progress the deal despite the legal risks involved.
Work Highlights
Wong & Partners acted as the Malaysian counsel for S&P Global on the sale of its global engineering solutions business to KKR.
Notable practitioners
We find Andre to be very comfortable in negotiating tough issues.
He's very responsive, very helpful and gives commercial, practical advice.
Munir is a very good navigator for his clients.
Munir is smart and capable, consistently demonstrating a deep understanding of complex legal issues and delivering effective solutions.
Her proactive communication, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to the deal's success have made her an indispensable asset.
She is very responsive, commercial and pragmatic.
Addy Herg has notable experience in domestic M&A and foreign direct investments. He is well placed to advise on matters involving China.
He is really responsive and willing to find out different ways to assist. Addy also has a strong capability to communicate and language skills, especially in Mandarin.
He is a savvy adviser with good business acumen.
He doesn't just dish out the law but provides solutions.
Ee Von Teo attracts strong praise from clients for her expertise and familiarity with M&A in Malaysia. She has experience of handling large acquisitions and investments in regulated sectors as well as privatisations and private equity transactions.
We trust Ee Von to always have the calm presence required in the face of difficult negotiations.
She has the industry knowledge and the M&A expertise. She's familiar with the process and what it entails and is able to guide us through it.
A trusted and highly competent adviser.