Founded in 1963, Skrine is one of the largest and best-known law firms in Malaysia. The firm’s office is located in Kuala Lumpur. It is the exclusive Malaysian member for Lex Mundi and the Pacific Rim Advisory Council. 

Focusses / specialisms  

Skrine is the firm of choice for top-quality M&A and projects work in Malaysia. The firm also has well-established banking and capital markets practices. 

In capital markets, the firm often acts for issuers, underwriters, guarantors, investors, sponsors, trustees, rating agencies and financial institutions. 

The firm’s prized M&A team has extensive experience advising on high-value cross-border and domestic mandates, with a special focus on the insurance and energy sectors. 

In projects, the firm provides advice throughout the project life cycle and is known for its work in real estate, infrastructure, energy (traditional and renewable), industrials and transport. 

In restructuring and insolvency, the firm acts for financial institutions and the insolvency practitioners of the Big Four accounting firms. 

Key clients 

Key clients include GIC Ventures, Setia HC Ventures, SR Technics Switzerland, AIA, Healthcare Digital Technologies, Kwasa Logistics, Ekuiti Nasional, Repsol Exploracion and Malaysian Technology Development Corporation. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Insolvency 

"The partner in charge is able to give clear and practical advice and is responsive." 

M&A 

"Skrine has a wide range of expertise from insolvency, commercial litigation, conveyancing, corporate, maritime, employment etc. The partners are well regarded, very experienced in their respective fields and very practical in their approach. Fast response and approachable."