Capable of handling property transactions through all the necessary stages, the team at Christopher & Lee Ong is known for its work across all aspects of real estate transactions. Frequently instructed by property developers, local and international investors, and government-linked corporations, the practice’s capabilities span acquisitions and disposals, financing and development, and leasing as well as conducting due diligence through its advisory service. Jointly leading the practice, Lim Hui Ming is the go-to expert on complex cross-border financing issues, while Kelvin Kho is known to regularly act for property developers on matters involving acquisitions and leases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Collaborative, responsive and able to engage the business and co-elevate the business needs.’

  • ‘Lim Hui Ming is very approachable.'

  • 'They take the time to fully understand the needs and requirements of the business and provide insights which showcase their depth of experience. They are also flexible in their approach catering to support our needs efficiently and effectively.’

Key clients

  • Green Esteel Pte. Ltd.
  • Eve Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
  • Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd
  • China Vanke Group
  • ALPHA Reit Estate Investment Trust
  • A Malaysian SPV company in the telecommunications industry

Work highlights

  • Acted for EP Develop Sdn Bhd. in relation to its bidding, structuring of transaction and acquisition via public auction of a private island known as Daat Island in Labuan.
  • Acted for a subsidiary of Eve Energy Co. Ltd, in relation to its proposed investment  to set up an electric vehicle battery manufacturing and recycling facility in Malaysia.
  • Advised Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd., one of China’s largest automotive companies, on its proposed joint venture and acquisition of land to be developed into the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley  project in Malaysia.

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Practice head

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Lim Hui Ming, Kelvin Kho