Distinguished by its equity capital markets experience, Christopher & Lee Ong is routinely involved in large IPOs and has notable knowledge of Main Market and ACE Market listings on Bursa Malaysia. The group is active across an array of sectors, including retail, consumer finance, investment holdings, REIT, oil and gas, and industrial machinery. Annette Soh is responsible for leading the practice and provides a wealth of knowledge on listings on the LEAP, ACE and Main Markets. Justin Chua has significant experience handling large REIT-IPOs and Yon See Ting excels in the issuance of new ordinary shares.

The capital markets offering at Rahmat Lim & Partners extends across debt and equity capital markets. On the equity capital markets front, the group frequently handles IPOs, REITs, secondary issuances on the Bursa Malaysia and the issuance of bonds. On the debt capital markets side, the team is well versed in an array of bond and note issuances, particularly in the renewable energy space. The practice is jointly led by Wan Kai Chee , whose strengths lie in schemes of arrangement, vestings and capital reductions; and Kelvin Loh , who is highly experienced in bonds and Sukuk transactions, notably convertible and exchangeable bonds. Other notable names include Zandra Tan , who is active in corporate finance; Geraldine Su , who is specialised in sovereign funding; Tan Yan Yan , who is experienced in REITs; and Livia Hong, who is a key name for equity securities offerings.

Renowned for its debt capital markets expertise, Zaid Ibrahim & Co is frequently instructed on complex mandates involving the issuance of bonds, commercial papers and medium term notes. The team’s experience of securitisation and structured finance extends across real property, hire purchase receivables and whole business securitisations. Lilian Liew and Chin Sook Kwan form the duo who head up the practice. Liew is a popular choice for large debt restructurings and sustainability-linked financing. Sook Kwan is highly regarded for her expertise in asset securitisation and other structured financing transactions.

Zul Rafique & Partners is relied on in the debt capital raising and securitisation space to assist with the issuance of private debt securities, notably asset-backed securitisation, commercial papers and medium term notes and programmes. Loh Mei Mei  is the go-to advisor for corporate banking and specialises in a range of financing transactions. Kung Suan Im excels in acquisition financing, bonds and Sukuk matters. Ashela Ramaya is particularly well versed in the financing of data centres and renewable power projects. Chan Kwan Hoe shines in the issuance of private debt securities, corporate bonds and Sukuk. Celine Rangithan is experienced in sustainability-linked Sukuk issuances, and Jayden Chuah is noted for his debt restructuring expertise. All lawyers mentioned co-head the practice.

Cheang & Ariff‘s capable capital markets team combines expertise in debt and equity capital markets, securitisation, derivatives and corporate trusts. The team is particularly noted for its equity capital markets work, with the team regularly overseeing listings on both the ACE and Main markets of the Bursa Malaysia. Jointly steering the team is Tan Ming-li, Yoon Ming Sun, Yeat Soo Ching, Adriel Lau Jin Son, Cindy Cheang Foong Kim and Loong Wai Teng.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill covers a wide range of capital market transactions, notably equity and debt capital markets, securitisation, structured finance, derivatives and Sukuk issuances. Tay Weng Hwee takes on the role of practice head and is highly regarded for his expertise in cross-border financings, notably ACE and Main Market listing on Bursa Malaysia. Megat Hizaini Hassan is a key support to the practice with a strong reputation in Sukuk mandates, notably Murabaha and Ijarah transactions. Bella Chu Chai Yee is also an asset to the team when handling equity-related transactions and IPO formations.

The Mohamed Ridza & Co capital markets team is well versed in private debt securities issuances, structured finance exercises and fund-raising activities in both conventional and Islamic capital markets. Overseeing the running of the practice is Mohamed Ridza Abdullah, who is an expert in the oil, gas and petrochemical spaces; Mohamad Nazran Basirun, who is a go-to advisor for offshore mandates; Naseem Binti Mohamed Abdulla, who excels in the establishment of REITs; and Nur Adila Omar, who is specialised in unit trust funds and REITs. Shazana Abdul Aziz acts as a key support to the team.

Ben & Partners is a boutique law firm specialised in corporate law that is regularly instructed on capital markets matters involving IPOs, fund-raisings, privatisations, reverse takeovers and debt restructurings. Koay Ben Ree spearheads the practice, which benefits from his extensive knowledge of IPOs and fund-raising exercises via equity and debt instruments. Heng Tzi Chin is also an active member of the practice.

Chooi & Company has established a strong practice in the capital markets space, advising on corporate exercises for Main Market-listed companies and providing regulatory and governance guidance to REIT boards under Malaysian capital markets rules. The trio heading the practice is formed of Karen Cheah Yee Lynn, Jimmy Ng Chwe Hwa and Jimmy Ng Chwe Hwa.

The capital markets offering at David Lai & Tan covers a diverse spectrum of work, including fund raising and corporate exercises, take-overs, capital fund raising and IPOs. Tan Yee Boon is responsible for heading up the practice, which benefits from his expertise in IPOs and fund raising exercises. Standout members of the group include Stephanie Chan Pik Jia, who is active in listings on Bursa Malaysia; and Carol Chong Yan Teng, who is well versed in the construction, manufacturing, renewable energy and fintech spaces.

 

Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong has a wealth of experience in IPO listings on the Main Market, ACE Market and LEAP Markets of Bursa Malaysia, as well as with transfer listings. On the debt capital markets side, the group is experienced in Sukuk programmes. Jeff Leong and Kenny Poon are both responsible for heading the group. Leong is highly skilled in capital raising and corporate exercises, while Poon excels in takeovers, debt restructurings and schemes of arrangement.

Kadir Andri & Partners demonstrates strong capabilities across both debt and equity capital markets, with particular expertise in Islamic finance, Sukuk programmes and sustainability-linked structures, as well as in cross-border IPO work involving complex group restructurings. The group is jointly run by Dato Andri Aidham, Tan Kong Yam and Siew Choy Ling. Choy Ling is particularly noted for her experience handling bond and Sukuk transactions.

Corporate boutique firm KhaiLing Yau Chambers regularly acts as advisor to investors and issuers on investment and fund-raising exercises, by way of convertible securities. Founding partner Yau Khai Ling and Lau Yuet Sian jointly lead the team. Khai Ling is extremely knowledgeable on matters concerning reverse takeovers, IPOs and schemes of arrangement, and Yuet Sian is a key contact for listings and transfer listings in Malaysia.

With strong equity capital markets expertise, Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh is regularly involved in REIT transactions, as well as other listings on the ACE and Main Markets of Bursa Malaysia. Adrian Koh is responsible for the running of the practice, with Yee Chew Yan ably supporting the group. Both of are considerably experienced in corporate and securities regulation.

The capital markets team at Peter Ling & van Geyzel is noted for its work in the equity capital markets space, with the team routinely involved in listings, rights issuances and other corporate exercises. Founding partner Peter Ling serves as practice head.

Shearn Delamore & Co is best known for its involvement in bonds and Sukuk issuances, MTNs, commercial papers, structured products and asset-backed securitisation. Pamela Kung is in charge of leading the practice, which benefits from her knowledge of structured lending and issuance of corporate bonds and Sukuk. Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan is a key name for IPO expertise, as well as specialist knowledge of the education, oil and gas, manufacturing and telecoms sectors.

At Wong Beh & Toh, the capital markets team demonstrates consistent strength in handling accelerated transfer listings and fast-track IPOs. Cynthia Toh Mei Lee, Yeap Lin Lin and Melissa Tan are all names to highlight in the team.