Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets - Malaysia
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Zaid Ibrahim & Co is a pre-eminent law firm for DCM work in Malaysia, highly respected for its in-depth finance expertise. The team also regularly handles sophisticated Islamic structures as well as conventional security offerings, and is well-placed to assist clients with acquisition and project finance transactions. The firm represents leading Malaysian and international banks, as well as issuers and borrowers. The team offers notable experience in multicurrency medium-term notes and sustainability-linked sukuk.
Work Highlights
Zaid Ibrahim & Co acted for BNP Paribas in its financing of an Airbus A321-251NX aircraft.
Zaid Ibrahim & Co acted for HSBC Amanah Malaysia in an Islamic securitisation transaction which involved the securitisation of Shariah-compliant motorcycle hire-purchase receivables.
Notable practitioners
Lilian Liew is a partner at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. She is recognised by sources as a market leader in Kuala Lumpur, particularly for her work on DCM transactions, including sukuk and conventional bonds.
Chin Sook Kwan is a partner at Zaid Ibrahim & Co in Kuala Lumpur. She is a respected practitioner who is known particularly for her work in DCM.
