Lauded for its strengths in the antitrust and competition space, Christopher & Lee Ong offers an established and in-depth practice, regularly advising global multinationals, conglomerates and government-linked companies. The team’s core workflows include assisting on investigations by the Malaysia Competition Commission, merger notifications in regulated sectors, and acting as competition law counsel in M&A transactions. Notably, the group has strong economic expertise and frequently evaluates net economic benefits and immunity considerations. The experienced Yon See Ting leads the department and is proficient in both transactional and non-transactional advisory work, regularly acting in dawn raids and cartel investigations, in addition to reviewing anti-competitive agreements and securing merger approvals. Jane Guan is well versed in matters relating to the Competition Act 2010, and often handles work pertaining to abusive conduct and vertical restraints.

‘Industry-savvy’ firm Shearn Delamore & Co remains at the forefront of the antitrust and competition space. Serving a host of leading foreign multinationals, Malaysian corporations and government-linked companies, the team operates across the pharmaceutical, financial services, and oil and gas sectors, among others. It is skilled in merger control notifications, defending investigations by the MyCC, and in alleged abuse of dominance cases. ‘Expert’ Anand Raj leverages his decades of experience in the field to assist clients with the implications of proposed mergers, leniency applications, and in setting up dawn raid and whistleblowing programmes. Fellow co-head Shanti Mogan routinely advises on compliance audits and competition-related litigation. Lilien Wong is recommended for her strengths in regulatory compliance matters, in addition to designing training programmes for anti-corruption and antitrust initiatives.

Experienced in advising domestic and international clients from the pharmaceutical, insurance and shipping sectors, Skrine has an impressive record in the competition and antitrust arena. The group frequently represents corporations at the Malaysia Competition Commission in matters pertaining to block exemption applications, complaints, and cartel and abuse of dominance investigations. Elsewhere, the team has a strong competition disputes practice, in addition to advising trade associations on compliance procedures. The group is co-led by To’ Puan Janet Looi and Tan Shi Wen, who demonstrates expertise in leniency applications and hearings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

The antitrust and competition group at Wong & Partners is a popular choice among global and domestic clients, which turn to the team for advice on competition advisory matters in addition to compliance considerations. The group demonstrates a wealth of knowledge in international merger control matters and pricing policies. Leadership is shared between Andre Gan and Lydia Kong, both of whom are specialists in the field. Gan is reputed for his strengths in M&A-related competition work, and in the financial services and consumer goods spaces. Kong frequently undertakes work relating to internal audits, investigations and merger control.

Standing out for its combination of legal and commercial acumen, the antitrust and competition department at Raja, Darryl & Loh guides clients through matters concerning abuse of dominant position, pre-merger notifications, preferential treatment and prospective collaborations with competitors. Operating within the manufacturing, technology and insurance sectors, among others, the group is led by Chew Phye Keat, who is experienced in advising major corporations on various compliance matters. Cheong Chun Yong is a key contact in the team and primarily undertakes work concerning compliance in regulated sectors.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill continues to advise on competition and antitrust matters and regularly works across the telecoms, healthcare, and oil and gas industries. The firm frequently handles compliance audits, mock dawn raids and due diligence exercises, and is particularly strong in advising on pricing issues. Jack S’ng Hoi oversees the practice and assists corporate clients from the aviation and education sectors on matters concerning potential collaborations and distribution agreements.

Reputed for its depth of expertise in the competition and antitrust arena, Lim Chee Wee Partnership is frequently engaged by the Malaysia Competition Commission to advise on cartels and abuse of dominant position. Kwan Will Sen leads the practice and is an expert in the field, advising on competition disputes and representing clients at all levels of the Malaysian courts. The firm also calls upon the senior expertise of Lim Chee Wee, who advises oil and gas and regulator clients on fraud and internal investigations. Muayyad Khairulmaini is a go-to advisor for regulatory issues.

Boutique antitrust and competition practice Wen & Co has vast experience in defending local corporations in cases of abuse of dominant position and infringement decisions, often against the Malaysia Competition Commission. Nicole Leong heads the group and has secured various landmark victories for leading corporations in the country. Leong is ably supported by Heng Jia, who is entrusted by clients for her skill in competition investigations, dawn raids and compliance matters.