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Led by founding partner Kenneth Wong Poh Lim, who is praised for his ‘practical and thoughtful approach when structuring transactions’, the ’extremely efficient and reliable’ team at Daniel & Wong acts for national and international clients on M&A, regulatory mandates, and sale and purchase agreements, in addition to the due diligence aspects of related matters. Key sectors of expertise include renewables, real estate, construction and manufacturing.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are extremely efficient and reliable. Together with their competitive rates and flexible approach, they are our go-to for Malaysian legal advice.’

  • ‘Kenneth Wong is totally impressive - evidently driven, having built a successful practice, but he remains humble and approachable also. His effective advice is invaluable.’

  • ‘Daniel & Wong's team is known for its practical and thoughtful approach when structuring transactions.'

  • ‘Kenneth Wong is known for his ability in simplifying complex legal issues in an M&A transaction, which ensures that all parties involved quickly grasp the key issues at hand.’

  • ‘Daniel & Wong provides efficient, comprehensive and personalised legal services.’

  • ‘Kenneth Wong is very efficient and goes the extra mile, helping to turn around pieces of work with tight deadlines comprehensively.’

  • ‘The team are constantly on-the-ball and keen to explore different avenues and aspects to deliver the best advise to their clients.'

  • ‘Chermaine Chen Yinn Li's exceptional communication skills are praiseworthy. He can convey complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making clients feel informed and empowered.’

Key clients

  • University of Nottingham UK
  • Pinsent Masons LLP
  • Axteria Group Berhad
  • Terminal Bersepadu Gombak Sdn Bhd
  • Sweetmag Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Browne Jacobson LLP
  • Rentokil Initial (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Sodexo Services Asia Pte Ltd

Work highlights

  • Represented the University of Nottingham in its acquisition of 66.41% shareholding held by Boustead Holdings Berhad in The University of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn Bhd via its wholly-owned local subsidiary.
  • Assisted Axteria Group Berhad in a shares issuance exercise of up to 213.6m ordinary shares in Axteria, representing approximately 30% of Axteria’s total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares).
  • Advised Sweetmag Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd in its allotment of majority shares to Malaysian listed entity, GDEX Berhad.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kenneth Wong Poh Lim

Other key lawyers

Chermaine Chen Yinn Li, Pang Chiaw Wei