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Since its inception in 2010, Zharif Nizamuddin has emerged as a boutique law firm in Malaysia, known for its bespoke legal solutions and commitment to delivering exceptional value across a broad range of sectors.
With a foundation built on strategic thinking and a deep understanding of business dynamics, the firm has been instrumental in guiding government-linked companies, statutory bodies, high-net-worth individuals, small medium enterprises and multinational corporations through complex legal landscapes.
The firm’s ethos, "Invoke the Bespoke", underpins its dedication to crafting tailored legal strategies that align with its clients' unique goals and challenges. The firm runs four synergistic practice areas, namely: corporate commercial, financial crimes & asset recovery, dispute resolution, and conveyancing.
Highlights
The firm was particularly active in the corporate and M&A area as well as in joint ventures, private equity, venture capital and private investments. Specialised sectors include renewable energy, semi-conductors and integrated chips, beauty and cosmetics, and media production and distribution. Recent highlights of the firm include advising on joint venture between Vista Sinar and FMJ Synergy and the development of an urban park in Elmina, Selangor.
Key clients
Key clients include Aquawalk, Crewstone International, EV Arena (Elmina), KV Arena, Tenggara Capital, SKOP Productions, and Vista Sinar.
Wei Lih Ho & Co., in association with Deloitte Legal is an independent Malaysian law firm. Part of Deloitte Legal, the firm is equipped with a network of more than 2,500 legal professionals operating in more than 75 countries.
Highlights
The firm has a focus on corporate and M&A, covering commercial contracts, joint ventures, foreign direct investment, competition laws, corporate real estate, employment laws, restructuring, private wealth and family governance.
The firm is well-equipped to assist clients in navigating local regulations, executing cross-border transactions, and resolving complex legal issues with confidence.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Worldwide Stainless, Shandong WFIT Investment Management, and Grab Holdings.
Testimonials
"With professional work attitude, serious and responsible approach, comprehensive services, and smooth team communication." (M&A client)
"Expert in the field of M&A." (M&A client)
"Very commercial and focused on solving issues rather than being too technical." (M&A client)
"We like that we are kept informed throughout the whole process, with complex legal jargon simplified into clear, actionable insights. Firm ensures that its team is available to address our inquiries or concerns promptly, fostering trust and confidence." (M&A client)
"Very professional." (Investment funds client)
Wei Lih Ho
"She can provide us with thoughtful and comprehensive suggestions; quickly solve problems when they arise; and ensure smooth communication."
"Very hardworking and professional."
"Understands the clients' requirements very clearly and tailors effective and efficient solutions to them. Also being able to communicate it well to the clients."
"She instils confidence in us when assisting to handle complex matters by breaking it down into bite-sized issues which are easier to manage/solve."
Mei Sin Ding
"Responsive, concise, knowledgeable, able to provide advice."
Founder Lee Choon Wan established Lee Choon Wan & Co. in 1992, offering clients a broad range of legal services in various fields and locations. The firm's active practice areas encompass banking and finance, capital markets, corporate m&a, project development, and restructuring.
In Feb 2024, Lily Tan Chea Li, formerly one of the founders and joint managing partner at Albar & Partners, joined Lee Choon Wan & Co. as the new managing partner.
Highlights
The firm boasts an esteemed reputation in the equity capital markets, consistently offering sophisticated legal counsel that spans the entire gamut of equity financing, encompassing initial public offerings, rights issues, equity bridge financing, private placements, and secondary offerings, as well as intricate reverse takeovers. Recent highlights include acting as the legal counsel for 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings in its initial public offering on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, the largest IPO in Malaysia in the past seven years.
In addition, the firm is equipped to handle intricate financing matters and provide professional guidance on various types of loan deals, including syndicated and Islamic financing.
The firm was involved in transactions throughout Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific in the corporate industry, serving prominent listed companies, private equity firms, financial institutions and multinational corporations.
Established in 2018, Gan Lee & Tan is a Malaysian law firm headquartered in Petaling Jaya. Key figures include partner Ming Chiek Gan.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is recognised for its capital markets team, which has experience in advising on digital debt and equity offerings.
Key clients
Clients include Fusang Exchange.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Capital markets
"Their turnaround time and in-depth legal knowledge in addition to their professionalism."
Full-service law firm Azmi & Associates was founded in 2000 and is led by managing partner Ahmad Lutfi Abdull Mutalip. The firm has a team of 22 partners spread across offices in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang.
Highlights
The firm boasts well-established banking and finance, capital markets, and corporate and M&A practices and is also active in the projects space.
Recent highlights include advised Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad on the financing and restructuring of Tawarruq asset financing facilities amounting to RM 329.46 million (US$79.57 million).
Key clients
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Established in 2017, Malaysian law firm Ramesh Dipendra Jeremiah Law is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is recognized for its corporate and M&A team, which is experienced in sectors including consumer products, hospitality, real estate, technology, telecommunications and financial services.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Investment funds
"RDJL solicitors are professional, diligent and timely in their work with us."
M&A
"They are very detailed oriented and responsive to any ad hoc queries."
Established in 1975, local law firm Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh has offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The firm extends its presence beyond Malaysia through its relationship with Eversheds Sutherland.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is consistent performer in capital markets and corporate and M&A work.
Sectors of experience include real estate, technology, construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
Key clients
Notable clients include Avolon Leasing, SMBC Aviation Capital, Macquarie AirFinance, MUFG Bank, AerCap, AirAsia Group, Asia Aviation Capital, MTT Shipping & Logistics, RHB Islamic Bank, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, Public Bank, Dialog Group and Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia).
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets
"Knowledgeable in compliance-related matters and the legal aspects. Very practical in their approach to issues."
M&A
"Commercial awareness of the transaction being proposed. Attention to details and listen and formulate the terms to mitigate risk based on past experiences."
Aaron Sankar & Cois a boutique law firm established in 2021. The team is led by Aaron Gerard Sankar, a legal practitioner with more than 18 years of experience in handling corporate advisory and transactional matters.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm specialises in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, projects and real estate. It serves clientele including public listed companies, international corporations, small and medium enterprises, foundations, startups and entrepreneurs.
Key clients
Notable clients include Alfranko Development, Asian Football Confederation, Chip Eng Seng Corporation, Club Med Asia Pacific, Fast Energy Holdings, Kumon Institute of Education, Minda Global and Malaysian Humanitarian Foundation.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Asset finance
"Always willing to support and give correct legal advice."
M&A
"Thorough and good drafting."
Abdullah Chan & Co is a corporate law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm is authorised to practise as lawyers in Malaysia including in Labuan International Business and Financial Centre. It regularly advises financial institutions and corporations on acquisition, property and asset financing.
Highlights
The firm has a strength in the financing and corporate sectors. It stands out for its expertise in the aviation and aerospace sectors. Other key experience is in the oil and gas, financial services and real estate sectors, advising both private and government clients on M&A, compliance, privatisation and inbound and outbound direct investment.
During the past research cycle, the firm continued to be active in banking and finance, project, and M&A. Recent highlight of the works includes advised seller Permodalan Nasional Berhad in $15 billion merger between the Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) group of companies and MBSB Bank Berhad (MBSB) banking group.
Key Clients
Key clients of the firm include Permodalan Nasional Berhad.
Testimonials
Asset Finance
“Good teamwork among their staff, pro-active action and initiative to solve problems with many commitments, easily accessible anytime.”
M&A
“Partner and team from Abdullah Chan & Co are very professional, dedicated and approachable. They are able to provide insight and provide solution on the issues/matters arising during the transaction/corporate exercise process. They possess high standard of legal knowledge and experience and able to provide proposed solution on the matters promptly.”
Project Development
“Dedication of the partner in charge and quality of advice.”
Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi
“Sound aviation legal knowledge, willingness to solve problems.”
Hui Lu Yap
“Quality of documentation drafting & advice in real estate, speed of execution, dedication to the client and transaction.”
Li Yee Wong
“Ms Li Yee possesses strong professional knowledge and experience. She is able to provide solutions to the issues arising from the transaction/corporate exercise process. She is dedicated, approachable and very responsive.”
Vincent Chan
“Mr Vincent possesses outstanding and high standards of knowledge and experience. He is able to solve all the issues arising from the transaction/corporate exercise process. He is dedicated, approachable and very professional.”
Established in 1997, Chellam Wong is a firm in Kuala Lumpur that focuses primarily on corporate and commercial dispute resolutions.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm boasts well-established corporate and M&A, capital markets, commercial and business advisory, privacy, internet and technology, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and real estate and property.
Key clients
Key clients includeFusang Exchange, Sharp Electronics (Malaysia), Sin Line Tek Electronic, Maqo Engineering, WCM Oil & Gas, Sttoke, Personal Banc, Advanced Digital Venture, YHL Foods, EP Manufacturing, Strat Aero Malaysia, DCOM Holdings and Greenverse.
Established in 2020, D&P Law Group (David & Paulian) is a full-services boutique firm located in Kuala Lumpur. The team is made up of alumni of well-known domestic and regional law firms in Malaysia.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm focuses on providing precise legal solutions in primary areas of corporate, commercial, construction and property transactions.
Hsian & Co is a Malaysian boutique law firm that provides services primarily in the practice areas of corporate and corporate real estate, to existing and new clients. Founder Hsian was a partner in the corporate and securities department of Wong & Partners.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm has experience in corporate M&A, corporate real estate, and industrial and manufacturing retail sectors.
In M&A, the firm assists with joint ventures, take-overs, restructuring and reorganization exercises, funding arrangements, structuring advice and incorporation. It also provides advice on regulatory, licensing and operational issues, including on employment, data privacy and compliance matters. Sectors of activities include manufacturing, retail, automotive, financial services, property development and asset management.
In the real estate space, the firm has expertise on hospitality transactions. Clients include property developers, MNCs, funds, asset owners and asset users, hotel operators and owners.
Key clients
Notable clients include Grab, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Bintang Capital Partners, Marriott International, WPP, Delegation of the EU, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Samsung Corning, GS Shop, Rajawali Group and Mulia Group.
Joel & Co is a law firm that provides practical legal solutions from small and medium enterprises to multinational companies. It has an office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm is active in the banking and finance, capital markets, corporate, company secretary, conveyancing, employment/tax/pension, and mergers and acquisitions spaces.
Key clients
Key clients include Po & Jet Plantation Development, Maystar Beauty, Ecosys Group, Gembox, Omnipay Malaysia, Little Planet Vacation (MM2H) and Evermix Concrete.
LAW Partnership is the relationship firm of the global firm Eversheds Sutherland. LAW Partnership has an office in Kuala Lumpur, and it predominantly takes the lead on matters within the Malaysian jurisdiction.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm is best known for its corporate and M&A works. The team advises local and international funds, investment banks, multinational organizations and start-ups on corporate transactions in Malaysia, ASEAN and across the APAC region.
The team possesses industry experience and knowledge in private equity and venture capital transactions across the manufacturing, healthcare, luxury, oil and gas, financial services, telecommunications and technology sectors.
Lee & Poh Partnership is a boutique corporate and commercial law firm run by young entrepreneurial lawyers. The firm is based in Kuala Lumpur.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm has strengths in corporate M&A, capital markets and financial services regulatory work.
Key clients
Notable clients include MyStartr.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Timely response, understand commercial practices, able to structure our needs into agreement."
Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership is a full-service commercial law firm that has two offices in Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The firm is part of SCG Legal, a network of leading international law firms consisting of 12,000 lawyers in more than 60 countries.
Focusses/ specialisms
Main areas of practice include appellate advocacy, banking and finance, capital markets, civil and commercial disputes, construction and arbitration, mergers and acquisitions and real estate deals.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets
"They are very helpful and provided professional advice about our IPO. They always put themselves in the customer’s shoes; and offer us a solution with a clear timeline of execution."
Project development
"Very professional in their work and particularly helpful in client enquiries. Their team knows its work well and is able to perform satisfactorily."
Established in 2018, The Law Office of Anil & Tan provides a comprehensive range of legal services to both private individuals and companies. The firm is based in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm has extensive experience in project development, infrastructure and projects areas. It has been involved in major construction, infrastructure and operation projects involving both public and private sectors.
Wei Chien & Partners is a corporate law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 2015.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm specialises in corporate and commercial, capital markets/fund asset management, and real estate and property.
Key clients
Notable clients include Phillip Mutual, Artroniq, BIMB Investment Management, PMB Investment and Kenanga Investors.
Cheang & Ariff is a distinguished Malaysian law firm with two offices in Kuala Lumpur. The firm’s lawyers are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal advice and resources to clients. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of legal services to clients, as a member of WPC, a reputable regional law network founded by WongPartnership in 2017, and a member of Advoc and Nextlaw Global Referral Network.
Highlights
The firm is a consistent performer across the financial and corporate space.
In the past year, the firm continued to be active in banking and finance, equity capital markets, and M&A. The firm covers both conventional and Islamic finance and advises domestic and international financial institutions and corporate borrowers.
In the capital markets, the firm works with stakeholders such as issuers, lead arrangers and managers, trustees, facility and security agents, and credit rating agents on an array of debt and equity mandates. During the research period, the firm was particularly active in the equity capital markets. Recent highlights of works include advising on the IPO in conjunction with the listing of Oriental Kopi Holdings and the IPO of MKH Oil Palm.
The corporate team has been regularly advising clients in sectors including real estate, construction, shipping, logistics and automotive. Recent transactions include assisting the acquisition of Malaysia Venture Capital Management and Penjana Kapital by Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
Key clients
Key clients include Aquawalk Group, CIMB Bank, CCK Consolidated Holdings, Kenanga Investment Bank, Khazanah Nasional, Malayan Banking, Maybank Investment Bank, MKH Oil Palm, RHB Bank, and Oriental Kopi Holdings.
Testimonials
"Well-organized, detail-oriented, highly efficient, high-quality work." (Bank lending: lender side client)
"The firm is my go-to for Malaysian matters – prompt, user-friendly and accessible at all levels." (Equity capital markets client)
Adriel Lau
"Well-organized, detail oriented, highly efficient, high-quality work."
Ming Sun Yoon
"Ming Sun is user-friendly, approachable and an assuring presence. He runs a well-oiled team that gets the job done."
Founded in in 1999, Jeff Leong Poon & Wong is an internationally affiliated law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm has 45 lawyers and now has affiliate offices under JLPW Cross Border Asia in the region.
Highlights
The firm has expertise in strategic investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and takeover defence, corporate governance, banking finance and capital markets.
The firm regularly advises on complex business transactions, special corporate internal and regulatory investigations and dispute resolution for foreign investors, multinational companies, foreign law firms, SMEs and industrial conglomerates, public listed companies, government-linked companies, commercial, investment and Islamic banks, stockbroking companies, and insurance and reinsurance companies.
Established in 1999, Albar & Partners is one of Malaysia’s leading law firms in banking and Islamic finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial law. The firm’s reputation has been forged by offering innovative and value-added solutions, grounded in clarity, insight and win-win partnerships.
Azmi & Associates is a full-service corporate law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, comprising over 110 lawyers and 23 trainee solicitors, with offices in Johor Bahru, Penang and Putrajaya.
We act as a cost-effective one-stop centre to provide legal support for your corporate objectives, from conception to completion.
Our global reach is strengthened through active membership in a global network of independent law firms with 23,000 lawyers headquartered in Florida, USA, enabling us to provide seamless cross-border legal support.
Our commercially savvy lawyers are known for their innovative work and responsive service in domestic and cross-border transactions, earning recognition in global legal directories like The Legal 500, Asian Legal Business, Chambers Global, and IFLR1000.
Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO) is distinguished by its extensive range of legal services and outstanding client representation. Boasting a team of over 120 lawyers, with many recognised as leaders in their respective fields, CLO is unwavering in its commitment to high standards of legal excellence.
At CLO, we eschew traditional legal advisory roles, positioning ourselves as strategic partners dedicated to crafting innovative solutions that propel your business forward. Our deep-seated presence in Malaysia empowers us to offer a comprehensive array of services meticulously designed to address complex legal challenges with precision.
Our lawyers combine local market expertise with international best practices, enabling us to deliver results-oriented advice to expertly navigate the intricacies of the Malaysian legal landscape.
As a member of the Rajah & Tann Asia network, CLO has a significant regional footprint in Southeast Asia. This strategic affiliation enables us to offer integrated, one-stop solutions and ensures the seamless delivery of cross-border legal services, optimising outcomes for our clients across multiple jurisdictions.
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.
Rahmat Lim & Partners is an award-winning, full-service law firm in Malaysia dedicated to the provision of high-quality legal services to a wide range of premier clients. Established in 2010, the firm is consistently ranked as a market leader in Malaysia for major practice areas, with many of its partners recognised as leaders in their respective fields. The firm is an associate firm of Allen & Gledhill LLP, Singapore, and has a strong regional network. The firm’s lawyers combine sound local knowledge with best international practices to provide value-added advice and exceptional service to clients.
Wong Beh & Toh is a Corporate, Commercial and Financial Services law firm whose work includes, international and cross-borders, complex deals and structures matters. We, advice public listed corporations, multi-nationals, financial services institutions and other clients both domestic and overseas with sophisticated needs with services in areas including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, finance and financing services, employment, intellectual property, information technology, commercial and real estate property, trusts and inheritance.
Established in 1905, Shearn Delamore & Co. is one of the leading law firms in Malaysia. With over 100 lawyers and 230 staff, the firm has the resources to run and manage the most complex projects, transactions and matters. This would include co-ordinating and managing cross-border transactions together with the foreign and international law firms with whom we continuously work with.
By combining our diverse experience and interdisciplinary collaborations, we are able to provide a complementary range of skills. The firm maintains extensive global network links with foreign law firms and multilateral agencies, including the World Law Group (WLG), the World Services Group (WSG) and the Employment Law Alliance (ELA). Shearn Delamore & Co. formed an alliance with Drew & Napier LLC from Singapore, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad from the Philippines, Makarim & Taira S. from Indonesia, and Tilleke & Gibbins from Thailand to launch a formidable blue-chip legal network named Drew Network Asia (DNA). DNA is a ‘firm of firms’ that operates as a united collective, bringing both international perspectives and local expertise to the table. If regional co-ordination is required for any transaction or project, we can draw upon the resources of and can work together with some of Asia’s best law firms.
Our firm focuses on high-end corporate commercial, capital markets and corporate finance work. We assist multinational and international corporations, public and private companies, and other business entities in various corporate transactions, including cross border transactions.
In 2013, we formed an alliance with WongPartnership LLP, a premier ASEAN law firm headquartered in Singapore with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Yangon, and in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Manila through associate firms of WPG, a regional law network launched by WongPartnership.
Zaid Ibrahim & Co is a full-service law firm and one of Malaysia's most highly regarded. With more than 110 lawyers, it has developed a reputation for devising innovative and practical solutions customised to our clients’ needs.
The firm’s impressive track record features engagements by local and multinational corporations on unique and complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity fund raising exercises, major infrastructure projects well as strategic law reform initiatives.
Zaid Ibrahim & Co is an independent Malaysian law firm and continues its dedication to providing exceptional legal services, drawing on its extensive experience and deep understanding of the Malaysian and regional legal landscape.
Wei Lih Ho & Co. is an independent Malaysian law firm providing a full range of legal solutions. The firm’s affiliation with the renowned Deloitte Legal network allows it to draw upon the collective knowledge and experience of more than 2,500 legal professionals across 75 countries.
The firm advises on corporate transactions, M&As, commercial contracts, joint ventures, foreign direct investment, competition laws, corporate real estate, employment laws, restructuring, private wealth and family governance.
With access to professional services encompassing audit, finance, technology, tax, and legal expertise from other parts of the Deloitte network, Wei Lih Ho & Co. is able to develop comprehensive end-to-end solutions that go beyond pure legal considerations, ensuring all-rounded support for clients’ needs.
Almost four decades ago five like-minded legal professionals took the leap in a challenging economic climate to form a firm dedicated to enhancing the quality of legal services based on a conviction that there was a need for a firm dedicated to excellence and driven by passion. This small group has since grown into the large firm that is Cheang & Ariff nestled in a central part of Kuala Lumpur and housed in a historic old-charm mansion amidst lush landscaped tropical surroundings. The commitment to deliver quality legal services which serves to combine legal principles and rules with a realistic appreciation of societal and commercial needs has transcended the original partners and has become a definitive creed amongst the firm’s current partners and associates.
Nazmi Zaini Chambers was established with a singular vision—to deliver strategic, high-quality legal services with integrity at their core. Led by Managing Partner Nazmi Zaini and supported by a multidisciplinary team, the firm has grown into a recognised name in corporate, infrastructure, financial services and regulatory law.
We act for a wide range of clients including public listed companies, GLCs, fintech innovators, private equity investors, project developers and regulators. Whether navigating mergers and acquisitions, advising on compliance frameworks or representing parties in arbitration and civil courts, we approach every engagement with rigour, responsiveness and deep sectoral insight.
Since its inception in 2010, Zharif Nizamuddin has emerged as a boutique law firm in Malaysia, known for its bespoke legal solutions and commitment to delivering exceptional value across a broad range of sectors.
With a foundation built on strategic thinking and a deep understanding of business dynamics, the firm has been instrumental in guiding government-linked companies, statutory bodies, high-net-worth individuals, small medium enterprises, and multinational corporations through complex legal landscapes.
The firm’s ethos, "Invoke the Bespoke," underpins its dedication to crafting tailored legal strategies that align with its clients' unique goals and challenges.
The firm runs four synergistic practice areas namely; Corporate Commercial, Financial Crimes & Asset Recovery, Dispute Resolution, and Conveyancing.
Corporate Commercial
Zharif Nizamuddin’s Corporate Commercial practice focuses on a wide range of corporate commercial matters including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Joint Ventures, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Regulatory Compliance. The practice is led by Managing Partner, Amir Zharif Abdullah, whose experience spans both working in an international law firm and corporate in-house counsel roles in a global group of energy and petrochemical companies.
The firm is recognized for its ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and has experience in dealing with sophisticated industries such as renewable energy, oil & gas, mining, and pharmaceuticals. Its advisory services extend beyond traditional legal counsel, with a focus on facilitating strategic partnerships and long-term growth for clients. Notable transactions include the following:
• Advised on the acquisition of a public listed company subsidiary through a RM500 million asset transfer and debt restructuring program.
• Advised on the RM150 million acquisition of a strategic stake in a solar and renewable energy company for the purpose of participating in the large-scale solar programme in Malaysia.
• Facilitated the registration of a RM170 million venture debt fund, which was awarded by a government-backed entity to support Malaysia’s economic recovery and digital innovation initiatives.
• Advised a private equity fund on its ~USD10 million venture debt structure for an investment into an energy company, providing risk mitigation and flexibility for the investors.
• Advised a venture capital firm on a pioneering investment in Malaysia’s semiconductor IC design sector, with a combined transaction value of ~USD10 million.
• Advising on a multimillion private equity investment in a leading healthcare services provider through the issuance of Islamic Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares, ensuring Shariah-compliant investment structures.
The firm’s ability to provide business-driven legal counsel, combined with its agility in handling intricate regulatory and legal frameworks, makes it the go-to partner for clients seeking sophisticated legal solutions in high-stakes deals.
Other Key Practice Areas
A key differentiator of the firm is its Financial Crimes and Asset Recovery practice. Under the leadership of Nizamuddin Hamid, the firm has established itself as a trusted partner in handling high-stakes financial crime cases. The firm’s expertise spans corruption, fraud, tax evasion, and other schedule offenses under anti-money laundering laws in the jurisdiction. Notably, Zharif Nizamuddin played a significant role in assisting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) with the groundwork in relation to the recovery of assets related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal including preparing the money trail and mutual legal assistance documents, exemplifying the firm’s ability to manage multi-jurisdictional operations.
Zharif Nizamuddin’s Dispute Resolution practice is highly regarded for its expertise in handling complex corporate commercial, administrative, and constitutional disputes. The firm prioritizes early intervention and non-litigation solutions, but when necessary, its experienced litigators are prepared to represent clients at all levels of trial and appellate courts.
