Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | Global

Malaysia

The Corporate/M&A rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Malaysia.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Rahmat Lim & Partners
  2. Skrine
  3. Wong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
2

Band 2

  1. Shearn Delamore & Co
    Shearn Delamore & Co 22 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network
  3. Kadir Andri & Partners
  4. Zaid Ibrahim & Co
3

Band 3

  1. Zain & Co - Member of Dentons
    Zain & Co - Member of Dentons 17 Years Ranked
  2. Adnan, Sundra & Low
  3. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
  4. Raja, Darryl & Loh
  5. Zul Rafique & Partners
4

Band 4

  1. Abdullah Chan
    Abdullah Chan 5 Years Ranked
  2. Albar & Partners
  3. Foong & Partners
  4. Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
5

Band 5

  1. Wong Beh & Toh 3 Years Ranked
  2. Azmi & Associates
  3. Cheang & Ariff
  4. Chooi & Company
  5. Daniel & Wong
  6. Lim Jo Yan & Co
  7. Murad Yee Partnership
  8. Tay & Partners
1

Band 1

  1. Andre GanWong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
  2. Janet L H LooiSkrine
  3. Pui Yee MoyRahmat Lim & Partners
2

Band 2

  1. Choi Chuan (Nicholas) Tan
    Choi Chuan (Nicholas) Tan Shearn Delamore & Co6 Years Ranked
  2. Adrian CheeChristopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network
  3. Chee Hoong ChiaRahmat Lim & Partners
  4. Kong Yam TanKadir Andri & Partners
  5. Lee Won ChenRahmat Lim & Partners
  6. Munir Abdul AzizWong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
  7. Samuel HongKadir Andri & Partners
3

Band 3

  1. Salwah Abdul Shukor Zain & Co - Member of Dentons16 Years Ranked
  2. Adrian KohMah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
  3. Fariz Abdul AzizSkrine
  4. Gilbert GanZaid Ibrahim & Co
  5. Jerry Ong Kok WahZul Rafique & Partners
  6. Jo Yan LimLim Jo Yan & Co
  7. See Ting YonChristopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network
  8. Stephanie PhuaWong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
  9. Yew Chen KuokChristopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network
4

Band 4

  1. Vincent Chan Abdullah Chan10 Years Ranked
  2. Aaron Gerard SankarAaron Sankar & Co
  3. Addy HergWong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
  4. Ee Von TeoWong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
  5. Hooi Ping SeetAlbar & Partners
  6. Wai Lun LeongFoong & Partners
  7. Wei Lih HoWei Lih Ho & Co in association with Deloitte Legal
  8. Weng Hwee TayLee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
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Up and Coming

  1. Sheba GumisSkrine

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
  2. Skrine
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Wong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Shearn Delamore & Co
    2
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked

    Shearn Delamore & Co has a pre-eminent corporate law department in Kuala Lumpur, adept at handling a range of M&A, private equity, joint venture and corporate restructuring mandates. The practice covers a range of industry sectors including real estate, technology and consumer goods. The firm is especially well placed to handle cross-border transactions, frequently representing leading domestic and international companies, including European companies.

  2. Christopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Kadir Andri & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Zain & Co - Member of Dentons
    3
    Zain & Co - Member of Dentons
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Adnan, Sundra & Low
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Raja, Darryl & Loh
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Zul Rafique & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Abdullah Chan
    4
    Abdullah Chan
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Abdullah Chan is a noted corporate law team in Malaysia, adept at handling M&A and FDI, corporate restructuring and joint ventures, with particular expertise in advising on bank mergers. The firm frequently acts for financial institutions and funds on corporate matters, as well as companies in a range of sectors. The department advises foreign and Malaysian entities from the firm's Kuala Lumpur office.
  2. Albar & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  3. Foong & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  4. Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. 5
    Wong Beh & Toh
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Azmi & Associates
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  3. Cheang & Ariff
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  4. Chooi & Company
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  5. Daniel & Wong
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  6. Lim Jo Yan & Co
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  7. Murad Yee Partnership
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  8. Tay & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5