Corporate/Commercial: Equity Capital Markets | Asia-Pacific

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.

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.

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.

Christopher & Lee Ong has a well-regarded team of corporate lawyers in Kuala Lumpur, advising clients on a broad range of transactional and regulatory issues in Malaysia. The firm acts for domestic and international clients on public and private M&A, private equity deals and corporate restructuring, including cross-border transactions, for which it leverages its regional network. The team is especially active in the healthcare, manufacturing, technology and retail 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.

Lee Choon Wan & Co is a Malaysian law firm well known for its expertise in equity capital markets, including focusing on initial public offerings, as well as providing general corporate advisory.