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2025 Edition
Banking and finance (asialaw)
Tier 3
35 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Adnan Sundra & Low (asialaw)
9 practice areas
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Albar & Partners (asialaw)
5 practice areas
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Rahmat Lim & Partners (asialaw)
8 practice areas
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Wong & Partners (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Zaid Ibrahim & Co (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Zul Rafique & Partners (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Tier 2

Christopher & Lee Ong (asialaw)
7 practice areas
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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (asialaw)
14 practice areas
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Shearn Delamore & Co (asialaw)
18 practice areas
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Shook Lin & Bok (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Skrine (asialaw)
13 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abdullah Chan & Co (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Azmi & Associates (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Cheang & Ariff (asialaw)
14 practice areas
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Jeff Leong Poon & Wong (asialaw)
6 practice areas
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KMD Lee & Co (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Kadir Andri & Partners (asialaw)
6 practice areas
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Raja Darryl & Loh (asialaw)
17 practice areas
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Tay & Partners (asialaw)
11 practice areas
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Zain & Co (asialaw)
8 practice areas
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Tier 4

Chooi & Company (asialaw)
16 practice areas
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Foong & Partners (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Halim Hong & Quek (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Lee Choon Wan & Co (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Naqiz & Partners (asialaw)
5 practice areas
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Trowers & Hamlins (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Notable

HL Lee & Co (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Kuek Ong & Associates (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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MahWengKwai & Associates (asialaw)
8 practice areas
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Mohamed Ridza & Co (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Nazmi Zaini Chambers (asialaw)
9 practice areas
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Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (asialaw)
9 practice areas
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Tan Norizan & Associates (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Zharif Nizamuddin (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Zi Li & Partners (asialaw)
4 practice areas
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Industry Sector: Banking and financial services (asialaw)
Notable
15 firms ranked
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Outstanding

Adnan Sundra & Low (asialaw)
9 practice areas
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Rahmat Lim & Partners (asialaw)
8 practice areas
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Shearn Delamore & Co (asialaw)
18 practice areas
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Skrine (asialaw)
13 practice areas
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Highly recommended

Albar & Partners (asialaw)
5 practice areas
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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (asialaw)
14 practice areas
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Shook Lin & Bok (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Wong & Partners (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Zaid Ibrahim & Co (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Zul Rafique & Partners (asialaw)
12 practice areas
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Recommended

Abdullah Chan & Co (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Christopher & Lee Ong (asialaw)
7 practice areas
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Raja Darryl & Loh (asialaw)
17 practice areas
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Notable

KMD Lee & Co (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Nazmi Zaini Chambers (asialaw)
9 practice areas
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Overview

KMD Lee & Co, a boutique law firm founded by Kim Meng (David) Lee and former Zaid Ibrahim & Co colleagues, specialises in capital markets, banking and finance, and corporate law. Led by Lee, the firm handles diverse domestic and international financial matters, including syndicated lending, aircraft finance, and debt restructuring. They represent various parties in both local and cross-border transactions. 

Client feedback 

The firm demonstrates a high level of professionalism, commercial awareness and responsiveness. The team is meticulous in its work and consistently delivers quality legal advice within tight timelines. Their partners are hands-on, approachable and proactive in offering practical solutions tailored to our commercial objectives. The firm also has strong capabilities in both conventional and Islamic finance and is well-versed with regulatory and compliance requirements in capital markets and banking transactions.” – Banking and finance 

Kim Meng (David) Lee  

David Lee exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional law firm partner through his deep expertise in domestic and international banking and finance, coupled with a strong commercial acumen. Dual-qualified in Singapore and Malaysia, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead complex, cross-border transactions with precision and strategic insight. His client-centric approach, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving have earned him recognition in legal directories such as IFLR1000 and Asialaw, where he is named as a leading and notable practitioner. Beyond technical excellence, David is a respected mentor and leader who fosters collaboration and upholds the highest standards of professionalism, making him a trusted advisor to clients and a key contributor to the strength of KMD Lee & Co.” 

Shu Li Sum 

She is hardworking, reliable and responsive. She has consistently produced quality work, communicates well, and is proactive in finding practical solutions. She is easy to work with and can be trusted to handle matters efficiently.” 

Linked Reviews
Banking and finance (asialaw)

Work highlights 

Advised syndicate lenders on a significant cross-border syndicated loan facilitating Mubadala Capital's acquisition of RelyOn Nutec, a global safety and competence training provider. The transaction was notable for its intricate security structure, including a Malaysian law share charge granted by a foreign company over Malaysia shares. 

Key clients 

HSBC, Lembaga Pembiayaan Ekspor Indonesia 

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