Skrine
The department at Skrine represents clients in a variety of financial matters, frequently working on cases concerning debt restructuring engagements, financing arrangements and the drafting of relevant documentation. Recent work includes the representation of local and international financial institutions in corporate rescue proceedings against public listed companies. With Claudia Cheah and Lim Koon Huan leading the team, the practice benefits from strong know-how in the banking and finance disputes arenas. Sharifah Shafika Alsagoff is experienced in Islamic finance matters and capital markets, while Lee Ai Hsian is recognised for her syndicated loan facilities and foreign exchange control regulations.
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Key clients
- BIBD Securities Sdn Bhd
- BANQUE CANTONALE VAUDOISE
- Agrobank
- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad / Muamalat Venture Sdn Bhd
- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad
- HSBC Group
- Maybank Group
- United Overseas Bank Berhad
- Hong Leong Group
Work highlights
- Representing Malayan Banking in multiple court actions filed to invalidate the land charges created in favour of the Bank.
- Acted as counsel to CIMB Islamic Bank in relation to a RM180m revolving credit facility granted to Iskandar Investment.
- Advised a Brunei Government owned entity on the various solutions/options in respect of redemption of its preference shares valued at more than BND1bn held by certain government entities taking into consideration tax efficiency, cost effectiveness and timing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claudia Cheah, Lim Koon Huan