The financial services department at Rahmat Lim & Partners boasts an impressive banking and finance offering covering asset financing, structured financing, acquisition and leveraged financing, project financing and debt restructuring transactions. On the Islamic finance front, the group is well versed in a range of Islamic finance contracts, as well as large sukuk issuances. Kelvin Loh heads the group and is a key point of reference for syndicated loans and project finance. Key members of the team include Azman bin Othman Luk, who is a name to note for structured financing and securities regulation; Syed Rashid bin Rahim Alsree, who is a regular advisor to financial institutions; Geraldine Su, whose skills lie in financing transactions; Florence Yong, who is a maritime and aviation expert, and Vivien Yeow, who was promoted to partnership in January 2025.

Shearn Delamore & Co is highly regarded for its expertise in advising clients on securities investments, collective investment schemes and the offering of securities and derivatives in Malaysia. The team has experience acting for onshore and offshore lenders in relation to a range of bank financings, debt capital market transactions and debt restructuring. Pamela Kung is at the head of the group and is relied on by lenders and borrowers for a wide spectrum of cross-border and domestic, bilateral and syndicated, loan and financing transactions. Goh Hui Wen is also an active member of the team and a key support to Kung. Christina Kow is a key name. Tang Jia Yi departed from the firm in November 2024.

Wong & Partners is well acquainted with representing large corporations and banks through high-value financial restructuring projects, as well as significant acquisition financing mandates. The team also has an established practice in Islamic finance, seeing it advise both Islamic and conventional banks on Shariah-compliant financing matters. Mark Lim spearheads the group and is regularly instructed by institutional lenders to advise on acquisition financing, project financing and syndicated financing deals. Elaine Foo is particularly skilled in fund-raising transactions, including bilateral and syndicated loans, in both conventual and Islamic finance. Licia Tan is the go-to for financial institutions lending to corporate borrowers. Esther Chik departed from the firm in 2025.

The team at Zul Rafique & Partners is regularly involved in transactions involving domestic companies raising financing, as well as those involving foreign companies raising financing in the Malaysian debt capital market. The group is particularly well versed in the issuance of private debt securities. The team is jointly led by Loh Mei Mei, whose broad practice encompasses corporate banking, syndications, structured finance, project finance and Islamic finance; Kung Suan Im, who is a key name for sukuk and other capital market financing works; Ashela Ramaya, who is specialised in the financing of data centres and renewable power projects; Celine Rangithan, who excels in sustainability-linked financings; Chan Kwan Hoe, who is the go-to for advice on sukuk issuances and Jayden Chuah, who is active in bilateral and syndicated loan transactions.

Christopher & Lee Ong is a popular choice for financing expertise among multinational companies, Malaysian enterprises and conglomerates. Its comprehensive banking and finance advisory expertise spans project, real estate, acquisition and asset financing, as well as syndicated lending and securitisation. Fiona Sequerah is responsible for overseeing the practice, which is ably supported by Jennifer Lee and Jack Chor. Lee’s expertise spans banking, structured finance, leveraged finance and debt capital markets transactions. Chor excels in the financing of energy and infrastructure projects and energy transition initiatives. Adrian Chee is also a key name in the team. Teo Siang Ly departed in April 2025.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill covers a wide scope of banking and finance work, notably syndicated loans, project finance, asset finance, equipment financing, bank branch establishment and restructuring. The group is also well versed in Shariah-compliant finance work. Tay Weng Hwee spearheads the practice, which benefits from his expertise in debt issuance, mezzanine financing and financial restructuring matters. Megat Hizaini Hassan is a key name in the group for his expertise in Islamic finance, particularly in sukuk mandates. Bella Chu Chai Yee is the go-to for cross-border financing and real estate funding.

Mohamed Ridza & Co‘s client roster includes commercial and investment banks, borrowers, lessees, property vendors and purchasers who rely on the firm’s expertise in commercial financings and property transactions. The group is also well versed in Shariah-compliant finance and the requirements of Islamic financial institutions. Heading the practice are Mohamed Ridza Abdullah, who handles capital markets and real estate projects; Mohamad Nazran Basirun, who specialises in oil and gas projects; and Naseem Binti Mohamed Abdulla, whose strengths lie in establishing REITs. Nur Adila Omar and Shazana Abdul Aziz are also both assets to the team.

Skrine brings experience acting for offshore lenders in financial transactions involving resident borrowers and security providers. The practice is also sought after for its experience drafting Islamic financing templates for Islamic financing institutions. Leading the team are Claudia Cheah, who specialises in financial disputes involving ship financing and contract financing; Lim Koon Huan, who excels in high-value banking litigation, and Lee Ai Hsian, who has significant experience handling acquisition and project financings, as well as syndicated and bilateral loans. Sharifah Shafika Alsagoff and Aufa Radzi are both active members of the practice.

Zaid Ibrahim & Co offers a comprehensive banking and finance practice with expertise in securitisation, structured finance, project finance, Islamic financial services, corporate banking and asset finance, as well as financial regulatory and compliance work. Tatt King Loo, Lilian Liew and Chin Sook Kwan form the capable trio responsible for heading the group. Loo is highly skilled in aviation finance and leasing, Liew excels in large debt restructurings, and Chin’s expertise spans a range of debt transactions, as well as asset securitisation and other structured financing transactions.

Cheang & Ariff covers the full spectrum of domestic, offshore and cross-border transactions, spanning both conventional and Islamic financing. Adriel Lau Jin Son is responsible for heading up the practice and excels in syndicated and bilateral loan facilities, Islamic finance structures, offshore financing and project financing across the infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, real estate and energy sectors.

Distinguished by its digital banking expertise, Islamic digital banks regularly instruct Raja, Darryl & Loh to advise on their applications for digital banking licences. The firm is also well versed in aviation finance, with a client base that includes multiple aircraft leasing companies. Chew Phye Keat oversees the running of the practice. Chong Kok Seng is a standout feature of the team, primarily for his wealth of knowledge of aviation finance. Syed Adam Alhabshi is also an asset to the practice for his extensive Islamic finance expertise.

The team at Shook Lin & Bok is well versed in both cross-border and domestic syndications and financing, notably in ship and aircraft financing. The group is also active in infrastructure, project and asset financing. Jalalullail Othman and Khong Mei Lin jointly head up the team, with Othman providing a wealth of corporate finance knowledge. Gam Peih Fenn is praised for her expertise in syndicated loans, project finance and debt restructuring matters. Gan Ze Qian is a name to note from the team.

Zain & Co offers a broad range of expertise in corporate banking, real estate, financing, project financing, Islamic financing, and regulatory matters. Zainal Azlan Abdul Kadir sits at the helm of the practice and is highly regarded for his expertise in offshore financing, bilateral financing, syndicated loan facilities and aircraft financing. Zain Azrin Zain Azahari is a key support to the team and excels in matters involving data centres, hypermarkets, hospitals, and commercial buildings.

Abdullah Chan & Co is highly skilled in the regulatory matters faced in conventional and Islamic financing. Heading the practice are Vincent Chan Siew Onn, who is active in corporate finance matters; Shelina Razaly Wahi, whose expertise lies in the oil and gas and media sectors; Gopala Krishnan Sundaram, who specialises in regulatory matters; and Yap Hui Lu, who is skilled in matters involving real estate.

Chooi & Company‘s banking and finance practice covers both conventional and Islamic finance and advises domestic and international financial institutions and corporate borrowers in a range of transactional mandates. The capable quartet responsible for leading the practice is formed of Karen Cheah Yee Lynn; Koay Shiau Ven; Jimmy Ng Chwe Hwa, and Leong Wei Chung.

Founded in 2023, boutique law firm Kmd Lee & Co specialises in banking and finance, as well as debt capital markets and corporate M&A. David Lee is in charge of the practice and offers a varied practice covering acquisition finance, Islamic finance and debt restructuring mandates. Sum Shu Li is the go-to for sukuk and bond issuances and structured finance.

Tay & Partners is experienced in acting for lenders such as investment banks, Islamic financial institutions, credit companies and money lending institutions, as well as for borrowers in their credit arrangements with lenders. Hoong Wei En is responsible for heading up the team and is specialised in corporate financing, real estate financing and foreign IPOs. Former co-head Hong Yun Chang retired from the firm in December 2024.