The financial services department at Rahmat Lim & Partners is spearheaded by Wan Kai Chee, who has a wealth of experience in handling cross-border and domestic transactions, private equity, and mergers. Standout work includes activity in the renewable energy debt capital markets space, demonstrated in the firm’s involvement in the issuance of Sukuk by the project owner of a photovoltaic plant. The team has know-how in equity capital markets, investment funds, and Islamic finance, frequently acting on IPOs, real estate investment trusts, bond and note issuances, and advising on compliance concerns. Kelvin Loh is experienced in convertible and exchangeable bonds, whilst Zandra Tan and Livia Hong are notable members of the group.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Tan Yan Yan is experienced and capable.'
  • 'High levels of expertise in capital markets and provided sound advice throughout the process. Meticulous in doing research and anticipated all the questions.'
  • 'I would like to commend Livia Hong for the outstanding performance on the transaction that we recently completed. She had demonstrated strong leadership skills in leading the discussion and providing alternative perspectives for consideration.'
  • 'The capital market team is very experienced.'

Work highlights

  • Advised on an Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM6bn in nominal value by Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd. based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.
  • Advised on an Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM3bn in nominal value by edotco Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.
  • Advised on Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust's proposed acquisition of Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall from Malton Bhd for RM2.2bn.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wan Kai Chee

Other key lawyers

Zandra Tan, Tan Yan Yan, Kelvin Loh, Livia Hong