Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (International Firms) | Global

A&O Shearman is a leading international law firm active in the Malaysian market, assisting a range of large multinationals and prominent domestic clients. The firm is especially adept at handling Islamic finance transactions, also regularly advising on high-value capital markets issuances, restructuring, M&A, private equity investments and project finance. The team is entrusted by Malaysian corporates, GLCs, sovereign wealth funds and international investors, particularly in the energy, TMT and finance sectors. The firm primarily handles Malaysia work from its Singapore base, while also leveraging its other international offices.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer houses a broad corporate and finance practice combining offshore legal expertise in its Singapore office with an on-the-ground presence in Kuala Lumpur. The team is regularly instructed by blue-chip international and Malaysian companies on cross-border deals, with a focus on M&A, joint ventures, capital markets, private equity and financings. The firm is also well equipped for Islamic finance and debt restructuring matters and is especially knowledgeable of the infrastructure, energy, finance and healthcare sectors.

Clifford Chance is a standout international law firm that provides an impressive breadth of service in the Malaysian market. The practice advises prominent domestic and international financial institutions and corporates on big-ticket M&A, capital market and financing deals. The firm is well placed to advise on Islamic finance matters, including in relation to projects, and often advises on deals in the energy, manufacturing, aviation and banking sectors. Clifford Chance primarily services Malaysia work out of its Singapore office, as well as drawing on other regional and global bases.

Milbank offers a strong presence within the South-East Asian markets and assists clients with Malaysia-related matters from its Singapore office. It frequently provides counsel to international financial institutions and notable domestic entities on cross-border capital markets, equity and inbound investment transactions.