Adnan Sundra & Low boasts a full-service banking and finance practice and showcases a demonstrable track record advising on corporate and finance matters across the spectrum. Acting for an extensive range of domestic and international financial institutions and listed companies, the firm regularly handles complex corporate structure work, acquisition finance matters, debt restructuring, and loan syndication. In addition to its regular involvement in syndicated financing, bilateral loans, and project financing, the team has recently extended its scope of work to include handling green and sustainability-linked financing. Adrian Chee is renowned for his M&A work, while Deepak Sadasivan is recognised for his expertise in capital markets and Islamic finance transactions.  Edward NG Foo Yuen, Gan Kok Ling, Putri Norlisa Najib, Kim Lim, and Hairolnisah Hamdan draw from their collective experience to further strengthen the department. All named individuals collectively lead the department.

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Key clients

  • AmInvestment Bank Berhad
  • Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad
  • Maybank Investment Bank Berhad
  • Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad
  • BNP Paribas
  • CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
  • Citigroup Global Markets Limited
  • DBS Bank Ltd
  • Government of Malaysia
  • Groupe Solmax Inc
  • Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
  • JP Morgan
  • Malayan Banking Berhad
  • Malaysia Wakala Sukuk Berhad
  • Maybank Islamic Berhad
  • Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte Ltd
  • MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
  • MUFG Securities Asia Limited
  • OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad
  • OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
  • RHB Investment Bank Berhad
  • United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte Ltd
  • MUFG Securities Asia Limited Singapore Branch
  • Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
  • Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad
  • HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad
  • EdgePoint Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

  • Advised AmInvestment Bank Berhad, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad on the Senior sustainable and responsible investment Sukuk  Murabahah programme of up to RM5.5bn in nominal value based on the Shariah principle of Murabahah (via Tawarruq arrangement) ("Sustainability Sukuk Murabahah Programme") established by Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad.
  • Advised CIMB Bank Investment Bank Berhad and Maybank Investment Bank Berhad on TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd.’s first issuance of RM1.5bn sustainability Islamic medium term notes under an Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM10bn in nominal value.
  • Advised Maybank Investment Bank Berhad and Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad on a Sukuk Wakalah programme of up to RM3.5bn in nominal value based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar by Johor Corporation.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Deepak Sadasivan, Adrian Chee, Edward Ng Foo Yuen, Gan Kok Ling, Putri Norlisa Najib, Kim Lim, Hairolnisah Hamdan

Other key lawyers

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