Albar & Partners
Albar & Partners benefits from a long-standing history in the banking and finance industry, and its reputation is further bolstered by its extensive and reputable client base, which is largely comprised of domestic and international financial institutions and investment banks. The firm has strong experience in both conventional and Islamic structures, and regularly advises on corporate and syndicated lending, leveraged and acquisition finance, and derivatives. Practice leader Chung Swee Loong is an industry veteran, who has handled an array of project finance transactions. Sharifah Dalilah Albar is a notable member of the department and advises clients on multi-facility loans and cross-border financing. Lily Tan Chea Li left the firm in February 2024.
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Key clients
- AmInvestment Bank Berhad
- CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
- Hong Leong Bank Berhad
- Maybank Investment Bank Berhad
- MBSB Bank Berhad
- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
- Public Investment Bank Berhad
- RHB Investment Bank Berhad
- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Advised MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad on the Islamic term financing facility based on the Shariah principle of Murabahah via Tawarruq arrangement granted to MSA Resources Sdn Bhd as the Borrower.
- Advised AmBank Islamic Berhad and United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad on the multilateral financing facility granted to to JAKS Solar Nibong Tebal Sdn Bhd as the Borrower.
- Advised Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd in the syndicated facilities granted by a consortium of banks.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chung Swee Loong