Rahmat Lim & Partners’ strong practice advises on the full spectrum of corporate real estate and real estate-related matters including property developments and joint ventures, property acquisitions and divestments, listings of real estate investment trusts, and due diligence concerns. Engaged by a host of local and international investors, private corporations, and property funds, the firm has a fine track record of handling complex and high-value property transactions involving retail malls, data centre operators, and retail malls. Kamilah Kasim is praised for her ‘knowledge and experience’, Chong Yee Leong specialises in power and infrastructure projects, and Dzuhairi Jaafar Thani focuses on various engineering, construction, and procurement contracts. Lee Yee Ling is an expert in sale and leaseback transactions and commercial leases, while Lim Teong Sit covers various corporate-related matters. All named individuals collectively lead the department.
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- 'Knowledgeable, quick to respond, and provides solutions attentive to the client's needs.'
- 'Kamilah Kasim is very interactive with her clients. She possesses enormous experience in the industry.'
- 'The real estate team has excellent knowledge of the real estate market and the relevant laws and regulations. They gave sound legal advice and provided practical solutions when faced with challenges. They were meticulous and checked every detail to make sure that our interests were protected.'
- 'Kamilah Kasim's vast knowledge, experience, and quickness helps us a lot in dealing with our projects and disputes.'
Work highlights
- Advising MRT Lingkaran Sdn Bhd and reviewing and drafting various agreements in relation to the design, construction and completion of the MRT 3 project including the project management consultancy services agreement and civil main contractor agreement.
- Advising Micron Memory Malaysia on the second phase of the development and construction of a centre of excellence for the assembly, testing, and manufacturing of solid-state drives and related facilities in Batu Kawan, Penang.
- Advised Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust's (Pavilion REIT) in connection with its proposed acquisition of Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall from a subsidiary of Malton Bhd for RM2.2bn.
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Lim Teong Sit, Dzuhairi bin Jaafar Thani, Chong Yee Leong, Kamilah Kasim, Lee Yee Ling