Rahmat Lim & Partners advises leading domestic and international financial institutions on cross-border lending, asset financing, project financing and investment funds. The team is also renowned for its Islamic finance offering, which involves handling Islamic finance contracts and sukuk issuances. The group is under the guidance of Wan Kai Chee and Kelvin Loh, whose expertise spans convertible and exchangeable bonds and syndicated loans. Azman bin Othman Luk concentrates on securities regulation and structured financing; Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree assists financial institutions with bilateral loans; and Geraldine Su is engaged by investment and commercial banks on Islamic financing. Florence Yong is skilled in maritime matters relating to leasing and financing, while Vivien Yeow assists major Malaysian corporations in various financing mandates.

Active in both local and cross-border mandates, Shearn Delamore & Co’s strong reputation ensures a steady stream of mandates from leading global corporations and financial institutions. The department’s core workflows include collective investment funds, offerings of securities and derivatives, corporate banking, and project and infrastructure finance. On the advisory side, the firm regularly acts as Malaysian counsel to online subscription services. Industry veteran Christina Kow leads the team and advises on foreign exchange policy, Islamic finance and treasury products. Pamela Kung offers expertise on acquisition financing, real estate finance, and the issuance of corporate bonds and sukuk. Tang Jia Yi and Goh Hui Wen are key members of the team.

Wong & Partners enjoys a first-rate reputation in the banking and finance industry. With prowess in cross-border transactions, the firm’s workload includes acquisition financing, international real estate finance and the financing of data centre projects. In the Islamic financing sphere, the group advises banks on complex Shariah-compliant financing matters. Managing partner Mark Lim heads the practice, leveraging his vast experience to represent global institutional lenders on project financing, complex restructuring and syndicated financing deals. The strong bench also includes Esther Chik, who advises on the financing requirements of cross-border real estate and renewable power projects. Elaine Foo is a key contact for Islamic and bilateral financing and is well versed in fundraising transactions through the issuance of conventional and Islamic debt capital market instruments. Licia Tan advises financial institutions on complex loans to corporate borrowers.

Zul Rafique & Partners remains a dominant force in the banking and finance field and is known for representing some of the world’s leading banks and financial institutions. The group advises on cross-border financing, offshore lending, the issuance of private debt securities such as commercial papers, and financing structures involving Islamic financing principles, namely Musyarakah and Murabahah. Loh Mei Mei leads the department and regularly advises corporations and regulatory authorities on corporate banking, project finance and syndications. Kung Suan Im concentrates on project finance and acquisition financing, while Chan Kwan Hoe advises on the issuance of asset-backed securities, and Jayden Chuah handles bilateral loan transactions. Ashela Ramaya is recommended for her expertise in investment banking, while Celine Rangithan is renowned for her work in sustainability-linked sukuk issuances.

Maintaining its upward trajectory, Christopher & Lee Ong leverages its membership of the Rajah & Tann Asia network to advise a mix of national and foreign financial institutions and conglomerates. The group is experienced across the gamut of banking and finance matters, ranging from syndicated lending and Islamic finance to securitisation. Fiona Sequerah leads the practice and demonstrates skill in local and offshore bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, Islamic financing instruments and aviation finance. Chor Jack assists developers and sponsors on the financing required to fund large-scale solar projects, while Teo Siang Ly’s workload includes loan documentation, compliance matters and security documents. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of Adrian Chee and Jennifer Lee from Adnan Sundra & Low, who focus on project finance and structured finance, respectively.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s reputation is upheld by its excellent relationship with Malaysia’s leading banks and financial institutions. The banking and finance offering is wide-ranging, from syndicated loans and club deals, asset finance and project finance to ESG-related banking advice. On the Islamic finance side, the group advises on Shariah-compliant financing principles. Tay Weng Hwee oversees the team and is well versed in debt capital market and financial restructuring mandates. Megat Hizaini Hassan is highly regarded in the Islamic finance arena and regularly handles sukuk mandates and Murabahah transactions, while Bella Chu Chai Yee focuses on cross-border business acquisitions and joint venture structuring.

Standing out for its comprehensive industry coverage, Mohamed Ridza & Co undertakes a wide range of local and cross-border work, regularly advising local corporations, investment banks and national financial institutions. The team offers its expertise on bonds and syndicated financing facilities, medium-term note programmes and Shariah-compliant products. The group is collectively led by Mohamed Ridza Bin Abdullah, who handles real estate finance and joint ventures; Mohamad Nazran Basirun, who focuses on the financing of oil and gas projects and offshore business activities; and Naseem Binti Mohamed Abdulla, who advises on real estate investment trusts. Nur Adila Omar concentrates on corporate finance, frequently advising government-linked entities on cross-border deals, while Shazana Abdul Aziz and Siti Norafiqah Hassanor are both skilled in the drafting of financing documents.

Raja, Darryl & Loh is a respected firm in the sector, as evidenced by its involvement in high-profile banking and finance transactions, and through its relationship with leading banks and financial institutions. In addition to conventional financing advice, the group also demonstrates knowledge of financial technology, digital banking and aviation finance. On the Islamic finance side, the group advises on the structuring of novel Islamic products. Chew Phye Keat leads the team and is ably supported by Chong Kok Seng, who covers cross-border financing, and Syed Adam Alhabshi, a specialist in matters pertaining to Islamic regulatory compliance and governance for financial institutions.

Skrine is skilled at handling cases involving loan and security documentation, Islamic finance and the representation of offshore lenders in financial mandates. With an impressive client roster including leading domestic banks, the group is co-led by Lim Koon Huan and Claudia Cheah, who is also proficient in banking disputes. Sharifah Shafika Alsagoff concentrates on restructurings, project bonds, and retail and corporate Islamic finance, while Lee Ai Hsian handles foreign lending and syndicated loan facilities. Aufa Radzi advises on the recovery of retail and corporate credit facilities.

At Chooi & Company, Koay Shiau Ven leads the banking and finance practice, with demonstrated experience in commercial and corporate law. The group is well versed in a wide range of domestic, offshore and cross-border banking on the conventional and Islamic sides, often advising leading domestic financial institutions. Other core workflows include asset finance, trade and project finance, and advising on banking regulations and compliance.

The banking and finance offering at Shook Lin & Bok extends to both conventional and Islamic financing, The department advises on private debt securities, project financing in the telecoms and tech spheres, and offshore loan transactions. The group is co-led by Khong Mei Lin and Jalalullail Othman, who is reputed for his know-how in corporate finance, concession agreements and business take-off agreements. Gam Peih Fenn advises on sustainability-linked sukuk issuances, while Gan Ze Qian advises on restructuring exercises and associated Islamic finance contracts.

The banking and finance practice at Tay & Partners is frequently engaged by major national banks and Islamic financial institutions. The group is equipped to represent both lenders and borrowers in credit arrangements, and it also handles the preparation of loan and facility agreements. Chang Hong Yun, who focuses on foreign direct investment and regulatory compliance, leads the team alongside Hoong Wei En, who assists clients with corporate finance and corporate real estate work.

At Zain & Co, the banking and finance team is adept at advising on both conventional and Islamic mandates. The group handles project finance, bilateral financing and syndicated loan facilities, and financing based on Islamic finance principles. Zainal Azlan Abdul Kadir oversees the department, drawing from his experience in the structuring and documentation of financing transactions, such as offshore financing and foreign currency loans. Zain Azrin Zain Azahari assists corporate clients with real estate finance matters.

With a client roster comprising local banks and corporations, Abdullah Chan & Co is equipped to advise on strategic investments in both the Islamic and conventional financing spheres. The team is jointly led by Vincent Chan Siew Onn, who handles M&A transactions in the insurance and banking industries; Shelina Razaly Wahi, a key contact for aviation sector financing; and Gopala Krishnan Sundaram, who advises on the establishment of financial holding companies under the Islamic Financial Services Act.

At Cheang & Ariff, the banking and finance department acts for a wide range of clients, including investment banks, pharmaceutical corporations and financial institutions. The team is active in bilateral term loan facilities, Islamic finance-compliant mandates and syndicated term loans. Adriel Lau Jin Son is a key contact within the group and demonstrates skill in offshore loans, project finance and club deals.

Instructed by an impressive range of leading national banks, boutique banking and finance firm Kmd Lee & Co routinely handles the issuance of bonds, medium-term note programmes and commercial papers, under both conventional and Islamic financing principles. The team also assists clients with project finance, regulatory compliance matters and asset finance. David Lee leverages his ample experience to advise lenders and arrangers on property finance, aviation finance and syndicated lending. Lee is ably supported by Sum Shu Li, who concentrates on acquisition and bilateral finance mandates.