The fintech and finreg practice at Christopher & Lee Ong is active across the full spectrum of fintech issues, ranging from digital banking, e-money and payment services to digital assets, crypto exchanges, BNPL models and embedded finance solutions. Clients include major regional and global players in the fintech and technology space, spanning sectors such as payments, insurtech, AI, data products, and crypto. Tracy Wong oversees the running of the practice and specialises in e-commerce and payment services, crowdfunding, blockchain and cryptocurrency matters. Emily Cheah offers expert knowledge in stablecoin projects, payment card frameworks and token launches.

Known for its specialist knowledge of emerging technologies, Wong & Partners remains a standout firm for finTech matters in Malaysia, advising both major global brands entering the Malaysian market and domestic players. The group is particularly noted for its work in innovative payment models, cryptoassets and digital insurance mandates. Its strong financial regulatory foundation also enables it to handle complex compliance issues. Sue Wan Wong helms the practice and is highly regarded for her advice on the innovation, investment and development of FinTech products and services.

Rahmat Lim & Partners advises on a wide array of Malaysian FinTech mandates, acting for both international and digital banks as well as payment platforms, venture-backed start ups and market-leading technology corporations. The group is jointly headed by Azman bin Othman Luk, who is a regulatory and compliance expert, with strengths in financial markets regulation; and Wan Kai Chee, a financial services and investment specialist. Karen Foong  is a standout feature of the practice and specialises in financial services laws and regulations.

In the financial technology and digital asset space, Raja, Darryl & Loh is well versed in regulatory matters, compliance, and documentation mandates. The team advises on a broad number of matters, ranging from digital banking and cross-border payment solutions to payment systems, peer-to-peer financing and digital asset exchanges. The team has recently been active advising on the FinTech aspects of debt-fundraising on the capital markets. Chew Phye Keat oversees the running of the practice, which is supported by Chong Mei Mei, who regularly liaises with local regulatory authorities for licences and approvals for Malaysian businesses.

Gan, Lee & Tan has carved its place in the digital asset space, demonstrating particular strength in regulatory compliance, licensing, and structured fundraising for digital platforms. The firm regularly advises on tokenised securities, initial exchange offerings, digital asset custodians, and blockchain-based fundraising. Co-founding partner Gan Ming Chiek heads up the practice and is highly regarded for his digital assets expertise. Kelvin Wong Yow Yung is a key support to the team and is most active in fintech, technology and blockchain advisory matters.

The technology practice group at Halim Hong & Quek is recognised for its expertise in blockchain-based financial services, and real-world asset tokenisation, regularly advising financial institutions, fintech startups, and payment service providers . The team advises on licensing, regulatory compliance, and the structuring of innovative financial products. The practice is jointly led by Ong Johnson, whose strengths lie in regulatory and transactional matters in the TMT, FinTech and digital assets spaces; and the 'incredibly meticulous' Khai Yi Lo, who excels in regulatory compliance.

Shearn Delamore & Co is equipped to advice clients on cross-border data compliance, tech outsourcing and digital assets mandates. The practice group, which is led by Christina Kow, boasts a strong track record in digital bank projects, regulatory matters and the structuring of vendor agreements. Kow stands out for her cryptocurrency expertise but frequently advises clients who operate in the electronic payment platforms sector. She manages the team alongside Janet Toh, who excels in cross-border data flows and Timothy Siaw.

Clients in the technology and creative industries regularly turn to Zain & Co for advice on mandates covering software and hardware licensing, outsourcing, data protection, cross-border data transfer, digital signatures, e-commerce issues, and cybersecurity. Salwah Abdul Shukor oversees the running of the practice and is especially active in transactions involving technology acqusitions. Pauline Ngiam supports the team with expertise in TMT and data protection matters.