Wong & Partners
Client SatisfactionWong & Partners remains at the forefront of the sector, with a consistent involvement in sophisticated banking and finance transactions. Drawing from its extensive financing knowledge, the team regularly advises creditors and financiers on complex restructuring work and has also cemented itself as a trusted practice in Islamic finance and project financing. Mark Lim, an industry veteran, spearheads the department and has recently led the team on several standout cases; the firm represented HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and syndication lenders in connection with USD120m financing facilities, consisting of a working capital facility and term loan. Esther Chik plays an instrumental role in the practice and is recognised for her know-how in acting on financing requirements of global projects within the renewable power and real estate arenas, while Elaine Foo focuses on Islamic and debt capital market transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very professional.'
- 'Esther Chin is very experienced and a pleasure to work with; she is able to argue with facts and logic while keeping the client's best interests in mind.'
- 'The team is efficient and easy to work with. They are knowledgeable and able to perform their duty well.'
Key clients
- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
- S P Setia Berhad
- Maybank Group (Malayan Banking Berhad, Maybank Investment Bank Berhad, Maybank Islamic Berhad, Maybank International)
- CIMB Group (CIMB Bank Berhad, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
- Sime Darby Plantation Berhad
Work highlights
- Represented HSBC Bank Malaysia (as lead arranger) and the syndication lenders in connection with the USD120m financing facilities comprising a term loan and working capital facility, granted to Asia Hibiscus.
- Represented United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore), and Bank of China (Malaysia) (all as mandated lead arrangers) and the syndicated lenders in connection with the RM250m short term loan facility granted to GDS IDC Services.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Esther Chik
Wong & PartnersNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Elaine Foo
Wong & PartnersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Lim