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Joyce Ong Kar Yee

Joyce Ong Kar Yee

Work Department

Corporate

Position

Partner (Projects & Construction)

Career

Joyce is a member of the Energy, Projects & Infrastructure Practice Group and the Corporate and M&A Practice Group. She brings her expertise to her role at the firm, with a focus on client service across various sectors. Her comprehensive knowledge spans other areas such as corporate law, M&A, franchising, and ESG-related matters.

Energy, Projects & Infrastructure

Joyce has been primarily working with clients and project developments in the power, energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors. She is well-versed in the preparation of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contracts, power purchase agreements as well as related agreements such as operation and maintenance and offtake agreements.

Corporate/M&A

Joyce is also involved in corporate matters and private equity transactions. She has advised on share sale and purchase agreements, joint ventures, and shareholders’ agreement. She also regularly advises clients on general corporate and commercial matters and agreements.

Franchise

Joyce has maintained an active franchise practice where she regularly advises clients on franchise regulations and registration in Malaysia.

ESG

Additionally, Joyce spearheads the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Practice at the firm. She is well-equipped to advise clients on ESG-related matters such as energy transition, carbon capture, use and storage projects, energy efficiency regulations and developing anti-bribery and corruption, whistleblowing, sanctions, and code of conduct frameworks.

Joyce was recently acknowledged as a “Rising Star” for Projects and Energy by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024. She has also been recognised as a “Rising Star” in the IFLR1000 2023/2024 for Project Development.

Languages

English, Malay.

Education

LLB (Hons), University of Reading Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya

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