A&O Shearman leverages its Singapore office to service a strong pipeline of Malaysia-related work, with a dedicated team that is active across corporate and M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, project development and disputes. The practice is noted for its experience across a broad range of sectors, including TMT, energy, insurance, healthcare and financial services. James Mythen oversees the running of the team and is experienced in M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions across the ASEAN region. Aloysius Tan is the go-to advisor for finance and capital markets transactions, seeing him typically focused on the debt and equity capital markets across ASEAN. Appointed to King's Counsel in March 2025, Sheila Ahuja KC is the resident disputes expert.

Clifford Chance advises Malaysian corporates and multinationals on a range of cross-border matters from its Singapore ‘superhub’. The firm’s dedicated team focused on Malaysia covers corporate and M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, investment funds and projects. The group is particularly noted for its work in sectors including energy and resources, financial institutions, private equity, real estate, consumer goods, healthcare, logistics, and TMT. Valerie Kong helms the team and acts as trusted advisor to sovereign wealth funds, government-linked entities and corporates. Thomas England leads on the team’s banking and finance work, while Daryl Liu is the main contact for any funds and investment management matters.

Linklaters is frequently sought after to advise on Malaysian transactions across banking and finance, corporate and M&A, capital markets, restructuring, and Islamic finance. The group draws on significant experience acting for major corporates, banks, industrial and commercial organisations, and government authorities in Malaysia. The trio heading the practice is formed of Amit Singh, a highly skilled capital markets lawyer; Philip Badge, renowned for his banking expertise; and Sophie Mathur, who excels in M&A and private equity transactions, takeovers and joint ventures. Joseph Wolpin supports the practice and is well versed in both equity and debt capital markets transactions.

The Malaysian offering at Trowers & Hamlins LLP is separated into four areas of focus: corporate and commercial; banking and finance; projects, energy and infrastructure; and construction. The team operates across a variety of sectors, including real estate, hospitality, oil and gas, energy and infrastructure. Nick Edmondes, Elias Moubarak and Geoff Allen jointly head the practice. Edmondes is noted for his involvement in large infrastructure project development and finance. Moubarak leads on the banking and finance work, and excels in project financings, real estate financings, and capital market issuances. Allen focuses his practice on the corporate side of the practice, notably acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and foreign direct investment.

DLA Piper maintains a robust Malaysia-focused practice, advising on a wide range of corporate and finance mandates, including M&A, joint ventures, divestments, fund formations, project financing, syndicated and bilateral facilities, securitisations, restructurings, employment, regulatory compliance, data privacy, IP, and dispute resolution. Heading up the team is Heng Loong Cheong, who is deeply experienced in both public and private M&A transactions, notably in the emerging markets space. Philip Lee is a key support to the team, especially when it comes to advising issuers, sponsors and investment banks on capital markets transactions.

Latham & Watkins LLP advises domestic and international clients on a broad range of corporate and finance transactions in Malaysia, including capital markets, M&A, private equity, venture capital, banking, project development and financing, and Islamic finance structures. The practice serves clients across diverse sectors such as food and beverage, technology, energy, oil and gas, telecommunications, and real estate. The practice is led by Sharon Lau, whose knowledge is regularly sought after by banks and corporates seeking advice on capital markets transactions.

Milbank has seen growing levels of Malaysia-related work, with its Singapore office at the forefront of cross-border mandates. The practice focuses on high-value transactions across capital markets, project finance, corporate finance, and private equity, with additional support from the firm’s Hong Kong and Tokyo offices. At the head of the practice is David Zemans, whose strengths lie in commercial bank lending, private debt and other types of leveraged finance. Jacqueline Chan is a key name for corporate finance, M&A and restructuring mandates. James Murray oversees the project, energy and infrastructure finance work.