Deol & Gill’s corporate and M&A practice operates across the tech, real estate, and energy sectors, and frequently advises leading national corporations and government-linked investment companies. The leadership trio comprises Suraj Singh Gill, who is skilled in the structuring of venture capital funds, Michael Raj, a notable contact for debt and equity restructurings, and the ‘very experienced’ Sathish Ramachandran, who handles private equity investments.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good representation from partners on deals and impressive approachability/responsiveness.’

  • ‘Michael Raj is a strong adviser, clear and thorough.’

  • ‘Sathish Ramachandran – he is a very experienced partner in the area of corporate and M&A and provides very constructive and practical advice on the matters we have worked with him on. It is clear that the clients hold him in very high regard.’

Key clients

  • Dagang NeXchange Berhad
  • MAA Group Berhad
  • IRGA Sdn. Bhd.
  • Perak Corporation Berhad
  • Tenaga Nasional Berhad
  • Pos Malaysia Berhad
  • Soft Space Sdn. Bhd.
  • HSS Engineers Berhad
  • Global Oriental Berhad

Work highlights

  • Represented Dagang NeXchange in respect of its joint acquisition of the entire equity interest in Silterra Malaysia, valued at RM273m.
  • Represented Dagang NeXchange in respect of its acquisition of 60% equity interest in Ping Petroleum, valued at US$78m.
  • Represented MAA Group in respect of its acquisition of 57.78% equity interest in Turiya Berhad.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Suraj Singh Gill, Michael Raj, Sathish Ramachandran