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AHP, Freshfields, CMS, Skrine drive Petronas-Eni oil-gas JV

Petronas and Eni have formed a 50:50 joint venture to combine oil and gas assets in Malaysia and Indonesia with legal support from Freshfields, CMS, Skrine, and AHP

Anderson Mori launches Malaysia desk to tap investment surge

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia

LAW Partnership forms regional alliance in Malaysia

LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia

MoFo, Freshfields drive SoftBank’s USD5.4bn ABB robotics buy

MoFo advised SoftBank on its USD5.4bn acquisition of ABB’s robotics unit, with Freshfields advising ABB

No time to rest

The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival

Malaysia’s top lawyers 2025

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession

Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2025

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

Malaysian firms act on US Accenture’s Aristal takeover

Accenture has acquired Malaysian consulting firm Aristal, advised by Skrine and Raja Darryl & Loh

New Zaid Ibrahim & Co managing partner sets leadership goals

Zaid Ibrahim & Co has named Amin Abdul Majid as managing partner, effective 14 July 2025

Adnan Sundra recruits partner to continue disputes expansion

Adnan Sundra & Low appoints Kevin Prakash to lead its new construction disputes practice

Malaysia’s Sheng & Co rebrands, welcomes new leadership

Malaysia’s TSF Law rebrands as Teng, Sheng & Fatima with the admission of George Teng and Athira Fatima as partners

Zul Rafique advises on USD472m U Mobile deal in Malaysia

Zul Rafique & Partners advised TM Technology Services on its 5G partnership with U Mobile, led by Darren Kor Yit Meng

Vote for Malaysia’s top lawyers

ABLJ seeks input from in-house counsel to identify top private practice lawyers in Malaysia

Legal developments in banking & finance

Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities

ESG’s gradual integration into Malaysia’s financial sector

By Pamela Kung and Sathya-Kumardas, Shearn Delamore & Co

Sunny Liew boosts cross-border bench at new Malaysian firm

Ong Eu Jin Partnership appoints quad-qualified Sunny Liew to lead China-focused cross-border deals

Wong & Partners hires IP specialist from Malaysia rival

Wong & Partners has hired Celia Cheah as IP partner; she brings 20+ years of expertise from Christopher & Lee Ong

RDS secures partner for China corporate finance practice

RDS Partnership hires Siang Ly Teo as partner to lead its corporate banking and finance team amid expansion plans

India’s arbitration dilemma

Arbitration is favored for commercial disputes, but judicial review remains debated

RDS makes power moves, adding heavyweight talent as partners

RDS Partnership in Malaysia adds partners: Michael Soo, Wai Ming Yap, David Lee, Rajeswari K., and Chee K. Tan

BVI Premier Wheatley eyes APAC growth, targets Malaysia

BVI Premier Wheatley targets Malaysia for growth in the Asia-Pacific

Malaysia’s Robin Lynn & Lee boosts team with new partner

Robin Lynn & Lee, with DFDL, welcomes Caera Lee as partner, leading the firm's energy, natural resources & infrastructure practice

Adnan Sundra expands disputes bench with key team

Adnan Sundra & Low boosts its dispute resolution practice by adding partners Sudharsanan Thillainathan, Dawn Wong, and Tania Edward

Make your nominations now for Malaysia Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2025 Malaysia Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in April 2025

Partner rejoins Zul Rafique in Malaysia construction boost 

Zul Rafique & Partners strengthens Malaysia’s sectors with Tengku Ieras Alaudin’s return

Five firms lead on SEA’s largest data campus financing

Yondr Group secures USD900 million for Southeast Asia’s largest data centre campus

Miura & Partners enters Malaysia in expansion streak

Miura & Partners expands into Malaysia via alliance with Donovan & Ho

A&O, Abdullah Chan act on USD1.2bn Malaysia data centres deal

Sime Darby Property secured a USD1.2 billion data centre deal with Pearl Computing

Malaysia’s Zul Rafique & Partners names new managing partner

Zul Rafique & Partners has named Lukman Sheriff Alias as its new managing partner, effective 1 January

Rahmat Lim adds tax partner Desmond Liew in Malaysia

Rahmat Lim & Partners has hired Desmond Liew Zhi Hong as a partner, boosting its legal service offerings

LAW Partnership expands dispute resolution team in Malaysia

LAW Partnership has added Shaun Tan as a partner and Rachel Tan as an associate, expanding its dispute resolution practice

RDS Partnership adds corporate expert in Malaysia 

RDS Partnership has recruited Raphael Tay, enhancing its M&A capabilities with his 40 years of legal experience

Malaysian firm co-founder launches Ong Eu Jin Partnership

Rosli Dahlan Saravana co-founder Ong Eu Jin, with colleagues Lily Lee Zai-Lii and Diane Ngu, forms Ong Eu Jin Partnership

Malaysia’s top lawyers 2024

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession

Conyers launches new practice amid demand in Singapore

Conyers has opened a litigation and restructuring practice in Singapore, led by Anna Lin

Appetite for M&A

After a long lull in investment activity, m&a deals are picking up across asia

Malaysia’s moves to keep directors above board

By Chan-Xian-Ai, Koay Su Ling and Mohammad Iliyas Razali, Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law)

Malaysia Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms

Malaysia’s ASL boosts IP expertise with five recruits

Adnan Sundra & Low (ASL) has added partners Sri Sarguna Raj

Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2024

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

Clients remain a priority despite HSF plan to close KL office

Herbert Smith Freehills to close Kuala Lumpur office by April 2024, but will still serve Malaysian clients.

A regional comparison of real estate markets: Malaysia

By Lim Yoke Wah and Zach Shaw Ke-Wei, Halim Hong & Quek

Former Rahmat Lim corporate partner sets tie with Deloitte

After being a partner for more than 12 years at Malaysia’s Rahmat Lim & Partners, Ho Wei Lih has left to launch his own boutique law firm Wei Lih Ho & Co in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms

Tiger’s eye

Malaysia has shown inner strength to overcome multiple recent trials, emerging as a contender for global investment and learning to prosper despite troubles in regional and global theatres

GC joins Trowers’ corporate team in Kuala Lumpur  

Trowers & Hamlins has hired corporate lawyer Geoff Allen as a partner in its Kuala Lumpur office

Malaysia’s top 100 lawyers 2022

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession

Global network for judicial dispute resolution is born

Judiciaries from Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Britain and the United States have established the International Judicial Dispute Resolution Network 

Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms

Investigation specialist bolsters Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co strengthened its regulatory and investigations offering with the hire of Tan Weiyi as a partner in Singapore. Tan joined from Singapore’s law firm Harry Elias Partnership where she was a partner for more than two years

Linklaters advises Makro in retail transfer

Linklaters advised the Thai wholesale stores operator Siam Makro on its group restructuring through an entire business transfer

Digital banking and crypto regulations in Malaysia

By Rodney D'Cruz and Dato' AJ Surin, Adnan Sundra & Low

Renewable energy regulations in Malaysia

By Khem Thadani and Jasprit Kaur, Adnan Sundra & Low

Patent law development in Malaysia

By Charmayne Ong and Kuek Pei Yee, Skrine

New brand, new era

Patent problems

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By Yuki Sato, Chiho Saito and Taiki Hashimoto, So & Sato Law Offices

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