Kadir Andri & Partners is commended for its provision of ‘sound and comprehensive advice’, and counts high-value M&A, disposals, voluntary takeovers and general financial advisory matters, with notable expertise in the banking and finance arena. Counting domestic companies among its key roster of clients, the practice is led by Tan Kong Yam, who is ’not only technically strong, but has impressive commercial understanding and logic’. Other key contacts include Samuel Hong and Chin Wee Sing.
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- 'They take a hands-on approach, are very pleasant and easy to communicate with, and knowledgeable.'
- 'Their approach to the work, their knowledge and specialisms and good communication skills are the attributes that make them stand out.'
- 'Sound and comprehensive advice is provided from both legal and commercial perspectives.'
- 'Andy Teoh gives thorough legal advice with certain commercial inputs that make it easy to make decisions.'
- 'Partners are personally involved in projects, very experienced and technically strong.'
- 'They are our go-to firm for corporate M&A transactions and infrastructure projects.'
- 'Tan Kong Yam is not only technically strong, but has strong commercial understanding and logic, and is responsive and effective.'
Key clients
- United Overseas Bank Limited
- IAG International Pty Limited
- Gamuda
- Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings
- Amanahraya Trustee
- Damansara REIT Managers
- Cycle & Carriage Bintang
- Damansara Holdings
- Boustead Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd. on acquisition of all of the Malaysian consumer banking business of Citibank Berhad.
- Advised IAG International Pty Limited on sale of AmGeneral Insurance to Liberty Insurance.
- Advised Gamuda Berhad and Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings Berhad on the disposal of the four major Klang Valley highways to Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad.
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Practice head
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Tan Kong Yam