Praised for its ‘expertise and dedication’, the practice at Christopher & Lee Ong is led by Lim Siaw Wan, who is a key adviser on government initiatives to improve the energy landscape and infrastructure in Malaysia. The team’s domestic and cross-border capabilities include project arrangements and agreements, notably project development partner agreements, renewable energy and power transactions, and project structuring, carried out over a wide range of projects, notably, oil and gas, process engineering, and IT infrastructure. The team is also well versed in dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, and adjudication. Chor Jack is singled out for advising investors, focusing on large renewable energy deals.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We were extremely pleased with the work performed by the team. The firm demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication throughout the entire process. The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to ensure our needs were met.’

  • ‘We were particularly impressed by the quality of work and advice rendered by Lim Siaw Wan. Working with her and the team was a truly positive experience, and we would not hesitate to recommend their services to others.’

  • ‘Christopher & Lee Ong is a one stop expertise organisation that supports and advise our business and operation needs same time gives heads up on upcoming matters.’

  • ‘Chor Jack's advice is straightforward, practical, and he is always sensitive to client concerns.’

  • 'Christopher Lee is highly respected, supportive and prompt in his response. He is very knowledgeable and always gives sound advice.'

Work highlights

  • Acted for a combined cycle gas turbine plant company as a legal counsel for the design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and testing of a 1,200MW combined cycle gas turbine powerplant in Malaysia.
  • Acted as the external legal counsel for a Malaysian SPV company in the telecommunications industry on the deployment of In-Building Solution in approximately 250 buildings approved by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission in connection with the nationwide 5G rollout in Malaysia.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lim Siaw Wan

Other key lawyers

Chor Jack, Christopher Lee