With a fine record in securing big-ticket engagements from Malaysia’s largest banks, as well as an array of international corporations, the practice at Zul Rafique & Partners showcases expertise in cross-border financing, asset-based securitisation transactions, Islamic financing, and offshore lending. The firm boasts a wealth of experience in advising on debt capital raising exercises, securitisation, and continues to work on medium term note programmes. Loh Mei Mei leads the team and is regularly consulted by regulatory authorities and corporations to provide insight on innovative products, policy guidelines, and financing structures. Celine Rangithan is well-versed in investment banking matters and Sukuk issuances. Chan Kwan Hoe, Ashela Ramaya, and Kung Suan Im are key members of the department.
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- 'The team is easy to work with and able to deliver on their part.'
- 'Ashela Ramaya is very organised in her work.'
- 'A well-resourced and talented team. Responsive, commercial, and a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Celine Rangithan is excellent. Commercial and diligent, she makes navigating the entry into Malaysia for our offshore clients easy.'
Key clients
- Maxis Berhad
- Standard Chartered Bank Group (Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad)
- Maybank Group (Maybank Investment Bank Berhad, Maybank Islamic Berhad, Malayan Banking Berhad, Maybank International (L) Ltd, other Malayan Banking Berhad branches, ie China, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi)
- Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad
- Affin Group (Affin Bank Berhad, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, Affin Islamic Bank Berhad)
- HSBC Group (HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad)
- CIMB Bank Group (CIMB Bank Berhad, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad, CIMB Bank (L) Ltd)
- OCBC Group (OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, OCBC Al-Amin Berhad, Oversea-Chinese Banking Limited Corporation, Labuan Branch)
- Genting Berhad
- RHB Group (RHB Bank Berhad, RHB Investment Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, RHB Bank (L) Ltd)
- MIDF Group (MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad, MIDF Investment Bank Berhad)
- Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
- Cathay United Bank
- MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad
- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC Bank Malaysia on the establishment of a RM1bn Sukuk Wakalah Programme and Sustainability-Linked Sukuk Wakalah by Yinson Holdings.
- Advised AmInvestment Bank on an Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM500m established by JB Cocoa.
- Advised Maybank Investment Bank and OCBC Al-Amin Bank on an Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM3bn established by Edotco (Malaysia).
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Loh Mei Mei, Kung Suan Im, Ashela Ramaya, Celine Rangithan, Chan Kwan Hoe