Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets | Asia-Pacific

Adnan, Sundra & Low is a top-rated law firm for ECM in Malaysia that regularly handles IPOs and secondary offerings, and often acts for leading banks and clients from the financial services and energy sectors. The firm is also well respected for its general corporate offering, with experience advising on domestic and international M&A transactions, as well as joint ventures and real estate acquisitions. The team especially acts for companies in the property and TMT sectors. Its key clients include Farm Fresh and Axiata Group.

Cheang & Ariff offers deep legal expertise in ECM and M&A matters in Malaysia. The team is well placed to handle IPOs and rights issuances, frequently acting for issuers. The firm represents both private equity funds and strategic investors, and is active for Malaysian clients in various industries including manufacturing, chemicals and technology.

Wong Beh & Toh houses a highly regarded and experienced legal team with a vibrant ECM practice in Kuala Lumpur. Especially proficient in IPOs on the ACE and Main Markets of Bursa Malaysia and in equity placements, the firm also advises on M&A matters. The team handles listings in Malaysia, as well as foreign markets such as Singapore, and predominantly acts for Malaysian companies from a range of sectors, particularly manufacturing, retail and technology. SenHeng New Retail, Hibiscus Petroleum and NationGate are clients of the team.

David Lai & Tan offers expertise in corporate matters including advice on ACE and LEAP Market listings in addition to international listings on stock exchanges such as those of Hong Kong and New York. The team adeptly assists with share issuances, acquisitions, joint ventures and fundraising. The department frequently advises domestic and international clients in the manufacturing, healthcare and energy sectors.

Foong & Partners is a boutique corporate law firm in Kuala Lumpur that is especially well known for handling ECM transactions. The firm advises clients on IPOs and voluntary takeover offers, including listings on the Main and ACE Markets of Bursa Malaysia. The team also has a robust practice handling public and private M&A and the incorporation of holding companies, as well as private equity deals. The department is able to leverage its connection with WongPartnership in Singapore to handle regional mandates. Clients include Jentayu Capital, Propel Global and Maxim Global.

Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong has an established corporate law practice in Kuala Lumpur, regularly advising on capital markets transactions, with particular expertise in IPOs. The firm acts for a range of Malaysian and Chinese clients, including those in the technology, industrial machinery and packaging industries. Clients benefit from the firm's dedicated China services group and it also has an associated office in Myanmar.

Rahmat Lim & Partners maintains a market-leading corporate law offering in Malaysia, with an impressive team of lawyers regularly acting on cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. The firm advises on share acquisitions and divestments, business restructuring, joint ventures and private equity investments. The team also handles a steady flow of ECM work, including both Malaysian and foreign listings. The department often handles deals in the TMT, finance, real estate and insurance sectors, and acts for a range of clients including multinationals, listed companies and GLCs. Clients advised include Citibank, Baring Private Equity Asia (now BPEA EQT) and AXA Asia.

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership enters the rankings for its expertise in ECM activities in Malaysia. The team advises clients on IPO listings including on the Main and ACE Markets of Bursa Malaysia. It also provides counsel to Malaysian companies wishing to list on the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Taiwan.