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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Dato’ Andri Aidham Badri
Quick facts
# Partners

10

# Other qualified practitioners

25

# Total number of practitioners

35

Languages

English, Malay, Mandarin and other Chinese dialects

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development : Power
Project development : Infrastructure
Project development : Energy
Firm overview

We specialise in Corporate (Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets and Projects), Banking & Finance and Dispute Resolution. Within these areas we have exceptional teams focused on mergers & acquisitions, debt and equity capital markets, Islamic financing, projects, infrastructure & energy, real estate & REITs, litigation and arbitration, restructuring and insolvency, compliance and corporate governance.

Since our inception in 1976, we have established a stellar reputation as the trusted legal adviser on some of the most prominent and complex transactions involving Malaysian interests. We consistently rank in the top brackets of industry surveys, with many of our partners credited as star advisers.

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Hedge funds
  • Investment funds
  • Islamic finance
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
Sector expertise
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Oil and gas
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Social infrastructure
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Tourism
Address:
Suite A-38-8, Level 38, Menara UOA Bangsar, No. 5 Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, Wilayah Persekutuan,
Kuala Lumpur, 59000
Tel:+60327802888 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.kaaplaw.com
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Banking and finance
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Capital markets : Debt
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Active since 1976, Kuala Lumpur-headquartered local law firm Kadir Andri & Partners is known for its strong capital markets team. Key figures at the firm include senior partner Abdul Kadir Kassim and partner and head of corporate Tan Kong Yam. 

Highlights 

The company has a strong reputation for its expertise in handling equity and debt capital markets, as well as corporate, banking and finance, and dispute resolution matters. Throughout the research period, the company has been highly involved in capital markets and M&A activities.  

In capital markets, the firm continued to be active in debt issuances, IPOs and private placement of shares, representing issuers, underwriters and financiers, as well as domestic and international institutional investors. 

The corporate team was fully occupied with executing prominent public acquisitions. Additionally, they maintained a strong presence in various industries, such as food and beverage, financial services, and media and hospitality.  

Some notable achievements include assisting the successful $1.7 billion refinancing of VTTI Finance B.V. and the IPO of Prolintas Infra Business Trust. 

In 2024 and 2025, the firm expanded its team with the addition of corporate M&A partner Boon Giap Eng and project partner Sia Yen Hua. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Latham & Watkins, Worldwide Holdings, Pantai Holdings, Prolintas Managers, and UMW Holdings. 

Testimonials 

"The knowledge and know-how are commendable. Reflects the professionalism in deliverables." (Banking and finance client) 

Hua Sia Yen  

"Skilled in advisory and drafting." 

Deal Highlights
12 results12 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Techna-X - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
Techna-X
Issuer
Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd
Issuer
UEM Sunrise Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
UEM Sunrise Bhd
Issuer
UEM Sunrise Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
UEM Sunrise Bhd
Issuer
Techna-X - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
Techna-X
Issuer
Putrajaya Bina Sdn Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
Maybank
Underwriter
Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd
Issuer
Petronas Energy Canada Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Canada (National)
Bond issue
Petronas Energy Canada Ltd
Issuer
Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd
Issuer
MAG Holdings Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
MAG Holdings Bhd
Issuer
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Bond issue
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd
Issuer
Federal Land Development Authority - Financing
2021-07-17
Kadir Andri & Partners
Malaysia
Financing
Dato' Andri Aidham Badri
Federal Land Development Authority
Regulator
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