Corporate and M&A

Wong & Partners

Client Satisfaction

Praised for going ‘above and beyond’ for clients, Wong & Partners’s team is led by Andre Gan, who has considerable experience in handling high-value M&A transactions. The practice’s client roster includes domestic and international companies across an array of industry sectors, from insurance, life sciences and healthcare to education, IT and telecoms. The practice is well-equipped to advise on M&A, private equity transactions, inbound and outbound international investments and corporate reorganisations. Addy Herg is commended as ’an outstanding corporate lawyer who punches above his weight’ and advises on M&A and foreign direct investments. Other key contacts in the group include ‘knowledgeable’ Brian Chia, ’calm and considered’ Stephanie Phua, and Munir Abdul Aziz.

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Testimonials

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'Ee Von Teo has assisted us with our transactions and each time has shown tremendous understanding of our business and legal needs. She is a very safe pair of hands who is ever-available to discuss and assist.'
'The Wong & Partners team always goes above and beyond. We can rely on them to move transactions along smoothly, and to do their homework in terms of giving us thorough legal advice. As we are a foreign investor in Malaysia, their ability to explain the letter of Malaysian law as well as local practice is very valuable.'
'Andre Gan and Addy Herg are both trusted advisers to our business. They are always willing to brainstorm legal solutions with us, taking into account both the law and commercial considerations.'
'Superb. Their turnaround is quick even if the scope involves coordination work around the Southeast Asia region.'
'Addy is a machine - precise, quick and responsive, he exudes confidence and is bold to propose ideas. He tends to every aspect of his clients' needs with competency, technical knowledge and business acumen.'
'Addy Herg is an outstanding corporate lawyer who punches above his weight, particularly in the area of M&A and corporate work in general. Addy has a strong affinity and unique capability in handling and dealing with Chinese clients; he leads the firm's China Desk.'
'Brian Chia is knowledgeable, experienced and authoritative when dealing with difficult stakeholders.'
'Stephanie Phua is knowledgeable, experienced and remains calm and considered - she is pragmatic and friendly to deal with.'

Key clients

Digital Bridge
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Liberty Insurance
Sime Darby Property
Telekom Malaysia
TPG Capital
Generali Asia N.V.
PETRONAS Chemicals Group
IHH Healthcare
Press Metal Aluminum Holdings
Jardines Group

Work highlights

Acted for Telekom Malaysia in connection with its internal reorganisation, which involved the transfer of the telecoms businesses of TM and its selected wholly owned subsidiaries to TM Technology Services Sdn Bhd.
Acted for Digital Bridge Group on the acquisition of 49% of the issued ordinary shares and 100% of the irredeemable convertible preference shares in AIMS Data Centre Holding Sdn Bhd.
Advised Liberty Insurance Berhad on the acquisition of shares of AmGeneral Insurance Berhad from AmGeneral Holdings Berhad.

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