Christopher & Lee Ong‘s practice is equipped to handle domestic and international matters and is particularly active across the energy, transportation, and telecoms sectors, with a notable recent focus advising on the development of data centres. The practice is led by Lim Siaw Wan, who advises on government initiatives and handles private concessionaire deals relating to energy and infrastructure development. Christopher Lee provides high-level strategic counsel on the development of major energy and petrochemical projects. Sustainability specialist Chor Jack handles renewable energy projects, particularly in the solar power sector, and advises on cross-border energy transactions. Chris Tan also advises on infrastructure projects in the transport and telecoms sectors, with a particular focus on data centre development.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s practice has a strong emphasis on the energy sector, wherein the team handles high-value projects. The team is also active in infrastructure development and has undertaken work in the real estate, tech and aviation sectors. The practice is led by Steven SY Tee who has international experience, including advising on projects in Singapore and the Middle East; Tee’s workload covers the full project life cycle, and he often acts as lead counsel on internationally financed transactions. Crystal Wong Wai Chin handles the contentious, with an active arbitration practice focused on energy, water, and infrastructure project disputes. Joyce Ong Kar Yee is another key practitioner, handling matters involving oil and gas facilities, large-scale commercial developments and ESG-related initiatives.

Rahmat Lim & Partners‘ team advises on high-value mandates in the infrastructure, transport, and energy sectors, with a standout specialism in semiconductor-related projects. The practice is jointly led by Chong Yee Leong, Kamilah Kasim and Dzuhairi bin Jaafar Thani. Chong handles international arbitration matters concerning large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Kamilah is described as having ‘unparalleled experience in the power and energy sector’, and handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for projects involving conventional and renewable power plants. Dzuhairi advises on the development and construction of industrial buildings and oil and gas facilities. Zhi Lun Tee is another key practitioner who advises on the construction and engineering of advanced manufacturing facilities.

Wong & Partners‘ practice is noted for its involvement in innovative and high-profile projects, with a distinct focus on the renewable energy, data centre, and sustainability sectors in Malaysia. The team advises on the full project lifecycle, leveraging its cross-practice capabilities to handle acquisitions, financing, developments, and disputes. The finance and projects practice is led by Mark Lim, whose work encompasses acquisitions, refinancing, restructuring, and development matters, with particular experience in conventional and Shariah-compliant financing aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. Faez Abdul Razak is a key practitioner with a focus on advising international clients on renewable energy and energy transition ventures.

Shearn Delamore & Co‘s practice largely handles contentious matters, particularly litigation and arbitration concerning railway infrastructure and real estate projects. Team lead Rodney Gomez has extensive experience in various forms of dispute resolution and frequently appears as counsel and arbitrator in construction and engineering disputes. Alexius Lee also focuses on contentious and non-contentious construction law, handling disputes and drafting agreements for a wide variety of projects, including public utilities and transport systems. Michelle Lim Wan Foong’s practice also covers litigation and arbitration, as well as the drafting of agreements for projects such as data centres and waste-to-energy facilities.

Skrine‘s practice is centred on complex project development, with notable activity in the energy, oil and gas and transportation infrastructure sectors. The team handles matters across the entire project lifecycle, from concession, financing, and land acquisition to contract documentation and regulatory compliance. The department is co-led by Richard Khoo Boo Hin, who focuses on end-to-end project development in both the conventional and renewable energy spaces, and Fariz Abdul Aziz, who is noted for his work on corporate transactions, M&A, and joint ventures in the oil and gas industry. Rachel Chiah advises on clean energy, decarbonisation, and construction project agreements.

Zaid Ibrahim & Co‘s practice handles a broad range of energy and infrastructure projects, with experience in the conventional electricity, renewable energy, and transport sectors. The team acts for a mix of private sector companies and government-linked entities on privatisation and development matters. The department is co-led by Khoo Yu Lin who advises on the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, and ESG expert Andreanna Ten Maven who advises on sustainability disclosures and carbon credit trading. Amin Abdul Majid is a key practitioner who advises on production sharing contracts in the oil and gas sector and on hydrogen development projects. Caera Lee departed in January 2025.

Zain & Co‘s projects and energy practice is renowned for its core advisory work on major downstream oil and gas developments. The team also manages regulatory matters and PPPs for infrastructure projects, including transportation and data centre developments. Rajiv Vijayanathan and Rebecca Jeyanthi Selvaraj serve as key advisors to the national energy company on large-scale refinery and petrochemical projects. The practice also leverages the expertise of Mariza Azen Mat Rasip for project development and infrastructure issues, and Zain Azrin Zain Azahari for specialised assets-related transactions. The four oversee the offering.

Mohamed Ridza & Co‘s practice has notable oil and gas sector expertise, advising on offshore contracts, petrochemical and data centre-related issues therein. The practice is jointly led by Mohamed Ridza Abdullah, Mohamad Nazran Basirun, Naseem Binti Mohamed Abdulla and Nur Adila Omar. Abdullah brings experience in international engineering related work and handles related matters involving risk service contracts, and Basirun focuses on energy sector M&A and offshore business transactions. Abdulla specialises in Shariah-compliant financing and transactions, while Omar handles corporate advisory and capital markets work.

Raja, Darryl & Loh's practice is known for its advisory and disputes work relating to major projects, particularly in the railway sector. The team is also active in the energy space, including on oil and gas mandates and renewable energy projects. The practice is headed by commercial and civil disputes resolution specialist Ooi Huey Miin. Zack Tan Zhang Wei focuses on the advisory aspects of infrastructure projects, providing advice on contracting, procurement structures and documentation. The 'highly knowledgeable' Hor Shirley covers both contentious and advisory work for construction and engineering projects, and includes advising on health, safety, and environmental issues.

Abang & Co‘s practice advises on the full lifecycle of major infrastructure and green energy projects, with a particular focus on developments in East Malaysia. The team’s expertise covers front-end project development, including contract drafting and negotiation with government bodies for large-scale road and highway projects, as well as advising on hydrogen production initiatives. The practice is co-led by founder Abang Iwawan, who advises on infrastructure projects and energy law reform, and Christine Lay Kei Een, who handles project-related disputes.

Deol & Gill‘s practice has a strong focus on the electricity sector, regularly advising major utility companies on large-scale power generation projects. The team’s expertise covers the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of project documentation, including PPAs for solar, hydro, and gas-fired power plants, as well as battery energy storage systems. The practice is led by Lee Jeuhan who has extensive experience advising on project documentation for energy and infrastructure developments.

Naqiz & Partners‘ has a notable niche advising on concessionaire operations and regulatory matters within the road maintenance industry. The team’s expertise also extends to advising major utility companies on the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and assisting clients with land development for the data centre sector. The practice is co-led by Iman Ishak who focuses on the development and financing of infrastructure projects, and Datuk Khairul Ismail who handles corporate and project infrastructure transactions.