Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region
Ranked Individual
Provided by Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Our Islamic Finance team have stamped its mark in this field for its pioneering involvement in the Islamic financial services sector from advising on the legal and regulatory framework that governs Islamic financial products to compliance, product design, structuring as well as documentation and operation. Our in-depth understanding of the religious legal principles governing Islamic financial services, and ability to deal with the nuances of Islamic financing transactions, which includes balancing jurisdictional issues, commercial motivations, taxation and other regulatory considerations, make us well-positioned to advise you in exploring new frontiers and negotiating the complex legal, cultural and practical landscapes of Islamic financial services across Asia.
Provided by Chambers
Zaid Ibrahim & Co maintains a strong reputation as a go-to Malaysian law practice for its capability across a large spectrum of Islamic financings, including sukuk, corporate loans, refinancing and trusts work. The firm provides a full suite of regulatory, structuring and tax advice in relation to Islamic finance, with recent experience advising on sustainability-linked issuances.
Provided by Chambers
Head of Islamic Finance
Provided by Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Sook Kwan Chin
Global 2026
Practice area: Islamic Finance
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
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