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Global Malaysia Corporate/M&A

The Global-wide Corporate/M&A Chambers research covers the elements of law related to various types of corporate and M&A transactions, with particular interest in firms’ ability to advise clients in multi-jurisdictional mandates. Firms who feature in this table excel in cross-border deals including company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, capitalisations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements, securities and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. This section also recognises the expertise required to assist clients with large-scale private equity buyouts. 

Rankings overview for Departments

2
Band 2
  1. Shearn Delamore & Co
    Shearn Delamore & Co 20 Years Ranked
  2. Adnan, Sundra & Low
  3. Kadir Andri & Partners
  4. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
  5. Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law)
3
Band 3
  1. Zain & Co - Member of Dentons 15 Years Ranked
  2. Albar & Partners
  3. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
4
Band 4
  1. Chooi & Company + Cheang & Ariff
  2. Foong & Partners
  3. Raja, Darryl & Loh
  4. Zul Rafique & Partners
5
Band 5
  1. Abdullah Chan
    Abdullah Chan 3 Years Ranked
  2. Wong Beh & Toh
    Wong Beh & Toh 1 Years Ranked
  3. Azmi & Associates
  4. Lim Jo Yan & Co
  5. Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
  6. Tay & Partners

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. 1
    Wong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Wong & Partners has a standout corporate team in Malaysia with a deep bench of lawyers servicing a high-profile domestic and international clientele. Notable for its cross-border expertise, the team has impressive credentials in M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. The department is especially active within the insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods and TMT sectors. Generali Asia, Vantage Data Centers and Eastman Chemical Company are notable names represented.
  2. Rahmat Lim & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1
  3. Skrine
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. Shearn Delamore & Co
    2
    Shearn Delamore & Co
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 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, the latter including European companies. Clients represented include Scientex, Henkel and Storskogen Schweiz.
  2. Adnan, Sundra & Low
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Kadir Andri & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
  4. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
  5. Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law)
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. 3
    Zain & Co - Member of Dentons
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 15 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 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. Clients of the team include Chemical Company of Malaysia and Permodalan Nasional.
  2. Albar & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3
  3. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3
4
Band 4
  1. Chooi & Company + Cheang & Ariff
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4
  2. Foong & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4
  3. Raja, Darryl & Loh
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4
  4. Zul Rafique & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 4
5
Band 5
  1. Abdullah Chan
    5
    Abdullah Chan
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Abdullah Chan has a noted corporate law team in Malaysia, adept at handling M&A and FDI, corporate restructuring and joint ventures, with particular expertise 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. Wong Beh & Toh
    5
    Wong Beh & Toh
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Wong Beh & Toh has a highly regarded and experienced legal team, with a vibrant ECM practice in Kuala Lumpur. Especially proficient in IPOs and 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. Ecofirst Consolidated, AME Elite Consortium and AIM Tetap Teguh are clients of the team.
  3. Azmi & Associates
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 5
  4. Lim Jo Yan & Co
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 5
  5. Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 5
  6. Tay & Partners
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 5