Southeast Asia - Malaysia

Rahmat Lim & Partners

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Rahmat Lim & Partners pulls together a well-regarded offering with particular strengths in the negotiating and drafting of sector-specific commercial agreements for issues such as the licensing of telecoms networks, outsourcing and biotechnology. The team is also well-placed to advise on fintech matters with equity crowdfunding platforms and online payment systems standing out as recent areas of activity. A quarter of partners head up the practice: Azman bin Othman Luk has significant experience of advising on banking and finance transactions; Wan Kai Chee and Moy Pui Yee are equipped to advise on M&A work; and Pauline Khor is an IP expert with a contentious and non-contentious portfolio of work. Zandra Tan is singled out for her capital markets knowledge. Karen Foong and Penny Wong are further names to note.

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Work highlights

  • Advised LGMS Berhad in relation to its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
  • Acted for and defended Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd in back-to-back civil lawsuits launched simultaneously by local production film companies.
  • Acted for Joey Yap Research Group Sdn Bhd and Joey Yap Private Limited in initiating a lawsuit against third party online infringers.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Azman bin Othman Luk, Wan Kai Chee, Moy Pui Yee, Pauline Khor

Other key lawyers

Karen Foong, Penny Wong