Wei Lih Ho & Co in association with Deloitte Legal

Asia Pacific

Managing Partner: Ho Wei Lih

Number of lawyers in the firm: 8

Number of other lawyers in the global network: 2500+

Languages:English, Chinese and Malay

Firm Overview:

Wei Lih Ho & Co. is an independent Malaysian law firm providing a full range of legal solutions. It is part of the renowned Deloitte Legal network with more than 2,500 legal professionals operating in more than 75 countries. The firm’s affiliation with the Deloitte Legal network allows it to draw upon the collective knowledge and experience of more than 2,500 legal professionals across 75 countries.

The firm advises on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial contracts, strategic alliances and joint ventures, foreign direct investment, competition and antitrust laws, corporate real estate, employment laws, restructuring, private wealth and family governance.

With access to a wide array of industry specialists and an unparalleled range of professional services encompassing strategy, finance, human capital, risk, technology, audit, tax, and legal expertise from other parts of the Deloitte network, the firm is well-equipped to address even the most intricate legal challenges. Its collaboration across various practice areas enables it to develop comprehensive end-to-end solutions that go beyond pure legal considerations, ensuring holistic and all-rounded support for clients’ needs.

The firm’s managing partner, Ms Ho Wei Lih was a partner of a large corporate law firm in Malaysia and its associate firm in Singapore prior to setting up Wei Lih Ho & Co. She represents private equity funds and multinational corporations as lead counsel in corporate and M&A transactions spanning the ASEAN region. She also advises high net worth individuals and business families on inter-generational wealth transfer, asset protection, family governance and business succession. Wei Lih is proficient in Chinese.

Main Areas of Practice:

• Competition & Antitrust
• Corporate Commercial
• Corporate Real Estate
• Employment & Benefits
• Energy & Resources
• Foreign Investment
• Hospitality and Tourism
• International Trade
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Client
• Projects
• Restructuring & Insolvency
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Firm’s Competitive Edge:

The firm understands the legal, cultural, and business environment within the Asian region. It is attuned with evolving market trends, enabling the firm to provide up-to-date advice on a wide spectrum of matters.

The team’s track record is a testament to its commitment to excellence and professionalism, with numerous deals successfully executed across various sectors in Malaysia and the broader Asian region. The firm prides itself on creating tailored solutions that meet the needs of its clients. It blends legal excellence with business know-how - drawing on the wider skills and track record of Deloitte.

Whether executing cross-border mergers & acquisitions, navigating intricate regulatory framework, or advising on international business strategies, its proven track record underscores its dedication to achieving success for its clients on both local and international fronts. It is here to get things done, focusing not just on the right advice, but also practical execution. Where legal meets business. Where vision is brought to life.

Clientele Diversity:

Clients come from diverse industries, reflecting the firm’s adaptability and proficiency across sectors, such as manufacturing, retail, education, energy, healthcare, financial services, property development, technology, media and telecommunications. The team works with multinational corporations (MNCs), private equity funds, venture capital funds, foreign and local listed corporations, financial institutions, foreign and local government-linked companies or state-owned investment funds, individual founders and strategic investors.

Recent Transactions:

• Advised Worldwide Stainless Sdn. Bhd. as transaction counsel on its acquisition of the entire share capital in Bahru Stainless Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia’s sole producer of cold-rolled stainless steel, from Acerinox S.A.
• Advised Shandong WFIT Investment Management Co., Ltd on its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Nilai Education Sdn. Bhd. that owns and operates Nilai University
• Advised Tiffany Yow, the co-founder of The Flow Studio, a yoga and reformer pilates studio, on the investment by Bintang Capital Partners in the Flow Studio
• Advised Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd, a Japan-based packaging container manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on its acquisition of the entire equity interest in Premier Centre Group Sdn. Bhd., a leading contract manufacturer
• Advised Terberg Environmental Holding B.V., a world leader in waste collection equipment manufacturing, on its acquisition of Zenith Engineering Pte Ltd, a renowned waste management equipment provider based in Singapore, and IG Zenith Sdn Bhd based in Malaysia
• Advised Heritas Capital, a Singapore private equity fund in disposing its equity interest in the holding company of the Timberland Hospital to the IHH Group
• Advised Shenzheng International Trade (Hainan) Co., Ltd. in relation to its acquisition of 100% equity interest in Mila Education Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“MEMSB”). MEMSB is the owner and operator of Mila University (MIU) located in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan

Office:

Address: Level 11, Menara LGB TTDI, 1, Jalan Wan Kadir, TTDI, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: +603 7610 7899

Key contact: Ho Wei Lih

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]