Corporate/M&A

Zain & Co has a diverse corporate law practice in Kuala Lumpur, assisting clients with a range of M&A, due diligence, private equity and franchise mandates. The firm is well versed in sectors such as oil and gas, TMT, insurance, finance and healthcare, while often advising on IP aspects of transactions. The team frequently acts for leading Malaysian corporates and GLCs and is able to draw on its global Dentons connections to assist with cross-border deals.

"Zain & Co has a strong team with good national and international connections and in-depth knowledge of the sector. The team provides direct, clear and well-rounded legal advice."

"The firm and its partners understand the intricacies of corporate transactions and are able to provide practical solutions."

"They deal with everything very swiftly."

Zain & Co. advised Permodalan Nasional on the disposal of its shares in Maybank Asset Management via a put option exercise to the remaining shareholder, Malayan Banking.

Salwah Abdul Shukor is a senior partner at Zain & Co. She has a broad corporate law practice assisting Malaysian and foreign clients with investments and corporate regulatory issues. "She is very balanced in her views and provides practical solutions. She's also very responsive in her services." "Salwah always makes herself available to answer every question promptly and gives excellent guidance to make sure we are aware of all processes."