DLA Piper’s offering derives from its Hong Kong office, which is the base of team leader Heng Loong Cheong, as well as Singapore and Bangkok. The multi-jurisdictional team works across a broad range of practice areas, offering support to its international roster of clients who are based in, or doing business in Malaysia. Key areas of focus include M&A, as demonstrated by its advice to KKP in its acquisition of high-value shares in a Malaysian company, in addition to finance mandates and projects, employment issues, IP work, technology and sourcing matters, investigations and disputes. Hong Kong-based Edward Chatterton is noted for his expertise in the IP arena, while Katherine Chew operates from the firm's office in Singapore and focuses on M&A and corporate restructurings.
Key clients
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
- Société Générale
Work highlights
- Representing KKP as lender in the acquisition financing loan of THB1bn secured term and revolving facilities granted to Asia Network International Co. Ltd., in acquiring shares in a Malaysian company.
- Advising TNB in their bid for a portfolio of renewable assets in Australia, comprising solar and battery energy storage system assets.