Daniel & Wong
Client SatisfactionThe ‘dynamic’ corporate and M&A practice at boutique firm Daniel & Wong assists private equity firms and foreign companies with investments and cross-border financings. The group advises on sale and purchase agreements, transactional structures, regulatory frameworks, and due diligence exercises. Reputed for being a ’standout partner’, Kenneth Wong Poh Lim leads the group and handles fintech structuring, M&A deals, and general corporate advice. Chermaine Chen Yinn Li covers regulatory compliance and various commercial transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Detail-oriented and helpful in giving suggestions.'
‘The team in Daniel & Wong is very proactive in managing their clients and always on top of everything.’
‘Kenneth Wong – Kenneth is very responsive and always thinks outside of the box. He will try his very best to understand his client's needs and requirements and very creative in giving solutions and advice.’
‘The firm has a deep understanding of corporate law and has consistently provided sound legal advice that is crucial to our business. The firm operates with the highest level of professionalism and integrity, ensuring that our legal matters are handled with utmost care.’
‘Kenneth Wong Poh Lim, the partner of the corporate department, is highly knowledgeable in his field. He truly prioritises our needs all the time and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes. He also provides regular updates and communicates complex legal concepts in a way that is easy to understand.’
‘Kenneth is always quick in grasping the commercial concerns of a matter and provides good and practical legal advice.’
‘Both partners of the firm are knowledgeable and are able to provide intelligent and practical solutions. They are supported by a team of experienced lawyers. The firm is also proactive in developing talent, making sure that junior lawyers are nurtured to realise their potential.’
‘As a firm, Daniel & Wong comes across as very dynamic, they are here to solve problems with minimal fuss, be it in contentious work or corporate transactions. I also like the fact that they do invest heavily in training their more junior lawyers, resulting in them delivering a very high quality of work from not just the partners, but the associates as well.’
Key clients
- iMedia Asia Sdn Bhd
- Loken Sdn Bhd
- Ova Chem Sdn Bhd
- Barium Selat Group
- M2P Fintech
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Teminal Bersepadu Gombak Sdn Bhd
- Browne Jacobson
- Rentokil Initial Sdn Bhd
- Sulaman Saluran Sdn Bhd
- University of Nottingham
- Sweetmag Solutions Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Assisted iMedia Asia in its acquisition of 300 shares representing 30% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Headline Media.
- Assisted iMedia Asia in its acquisition of 70 shares representing 70% of the issued and paid-up share capital of TR Media Bytes.
- Advised Loken Group on its proposed development of a renewable energy complex, which will cover multiple bio-refineries including the initial phase of a sustainable aviation fuel refinery.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kenneth Wong Poh Lim