The Islamic finance practice at Wong & Partners is led by Mark Lim, who is experienced in advising on conventional and Shariah-compliant financing for acquisitions, project development, and refinancing. Engaged by local and international banks and financial institutions, the firm is regularly engaged in cross-border work and Sukuk programmes. Elaine Foo is a notable member of the group and focuses on the issuance of Islamic debt capital market instruments including medium term notes programmes, whilst Esther Chik often represents corporate borrowers in various Islamic finance transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Esther Chik is very experienced and is a pleasure to work with. Even on Islamic structure, she is able to argue with facts and logic while keeping the clients' best interests in mind at all times.'

Key clients

  • CIMB Group (CIMB Bank Berhad, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
  • DRB-HICOM Berhad
  • Maybank Group (Malayan Banking Berhad, Maybank Investment Bank Berhad, Maybank Islamic Berhad, Maybank International)
  • Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
  • S P Setia Berhad
  • Sime Darby Plantation Berhad

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Lim

Other key lawyers

Elaine Foo, Esther Chik, Licia Tan