Corporate/M&A

Zul Rafique & Partners moves up the rankings on account of a strong performance from its long-established corporate group, experienced in advising domestic and international clients. The firm handles a range of M&A, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and regulatory mandates. The team is especially busy in the technology, real estate and banking sectors.

"They provide a consistently high level of counsel and are able to address questions in real-time."

"The firm has proven to be resourceful, responsive, business-savvy, good at providing practical solutions and good at customer engagement."

"The team provides concise advice with high priority for practicality and commercial considerations."

Zul Rafique & Partners advised the shareholders who collectively own 80% equity interest in Headline Media on the sale of 30% equity interest to iMedia Asia.

Jerry Ong Kok Wah leads the team's corporate department in Kuala Lumpur and has a broad practice encompassing M&A, divestments and joint ventures. He frequently acts for clients in the banking and technology sectors. "Jerry always brings a commercial overlay to his legal advice, which enables him to provide seamless guidance on transactions." "Jerry is an experienced lawyer with steadiness and professionalism. He is always committed to providing guidance as requested." "Jerry is professional, fast with turnarounds and provides good legal support."