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Christopher & Lee Ong Strengthens Disputes Practice – Strategic Merger and New Leadership

Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO) is pleased to share that Sanjay Mohan Advocates & Solicitors joined us on …

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New Partners & International Counsel 2025

Rajah & Tann Asia Admission of New Partners and International Counsel

We are excited to introduce our recent partner and international counsel appointments across our Rajah & Tann Asia …

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CLO expands Corporate Practice with tier 1 teams

Christopher & Lee Ong (“CLO”), a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA”), significantly strengthens its Corporate …

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Rajah & Tann Asia sets up data and digital economy group to support clients’ foray into the digital era

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (AHP), Rajah & Tann Asia’s Indonesia member firm, has won three awards at the …

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Kuok Yew Chen appointed as new Managing Partner of Christopher & Lee Ong

Christopher & Lee Ong (“CLO“), a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA” ), is pleased to …

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Christopher & Lee Ong strengthens its Capital Markets Practice

Christopher & Lee Ong (“ “CLO””), a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, strengthens its Capital Markets …

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Deals

Our Deals

2025

CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd Advises on RM114.3 Million IPO of Aquawalk Group, Region’s First Oceanarium Operator to Go Public

19 Nov 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd in its role as the joint...

PETRONAS LNG Sdn Bhd’s disposal of 25% stake in PETRONAS PFLNG 3 Sdn Bhd to SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd

2 Nov 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, advised PETRONAS LNG Sdn Bhd on its disposal of a 25% equity stake...

GuocoLand’s disposal of Thistle Johor Bahru hotel to Restoran Kisap

1 Sep 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, is acting for GuocoLand in its disposal of the Thistle Johor Bahru hotel...

Alliance Bank Malaysia’s oversubscribed RM 600 million rights issue

17 Jul 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted as the issuer counsel to Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad for its recently completed...

CUCKOO International’s RM 154.7 Million IPO on Bursa Malaysia

24 Jun 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted as the legal adviser to (a) RHB Investment Bank Berhad (in its role...

Deleum’s THB 278.8 Million Cross-Border Acquisition of Oilfield Service Assets

23 Jun 2025
Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited and Christopher & Lee Ong, member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for Deleum in its acquisition of Thailand-based...

Paradigm REIT’s RM 560 Million IPO and Main Market listing on Bursa Malaysia

10 Jun 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted in the IPO and Main Market listing of Paradigm REIT on Bursa...

Xiamen Jihong Co., Ltd’s HK$522 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

27 May 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for Xiamen Jihong Co., Ltd in relation to the HK$522 million initial public...

CIMB Investment Bank Berhad’s RM 10 billion proposed establishment of an Islamic commercial papers programme

21 Feb 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for CIMB Investment Bank Berhad (in its capacity as the principal adviser and...

2024

AmInvestment Bank Berhad’s RM 4 billion proposed establishment of a commercial papers programme

19 Dec 2024
Acted for AmInvestment Bank Berhad (in its capacity as the principal adviser and lead arranger) in a RM 4 billion proposed establishment of a commercial...

Acted for CIMB Investment Bank Berhad (in its capacity as the principal adviser and lead arranger) in the establishment of CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad’s RM10 billion Islamic commercial papers programme.

13 Dec 2024
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for CIMB Investment Bank Berhad (in its capacity as the principal adviser and...

RM 480 million acquisition of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

6 Dec 2024
Acting for Pavilion REIT in its RM 480 million acquisition of two award-winning hotels, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Partners Justin...

Initial public offering and listing of Mega Fortris Berhad on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad

11 Nov 2024
Acted as the legal advisor for (a) RHB Investment Bank Berhad in its role as the principal adviser, joint underwriter and joint placement agent; and...

Joint venture by Telekom Malaysia Berhad

17 Oct 2024
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for Telekom Malaysia Berhad, in relation to a joint venture between its subsidiary,...

S$200 million placement undertaken by Keppel Infrastructure Trust

24 Sep 2024
Acted for DBS Bank Ltd. ("DBS"), The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore Branch ("HSBC"), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited ("OCBC"), RHB Bank Berhad (“RHB”)...

RM 251.5 million investment in Southern Steel Berhad

15 Sep 2024
Advising Green Esteel Pte. Ltd. in its RM 251.5 million investment in Southern Steel Berhad (listed on Bursa Malaysia) by way of subscription of new...

Investment with Berjaya CKE

12 Sep 2024
Acted for AIGF Advisors Pte. Ltd. in its investment with Berjaya CKE, advising on the investment structure and financing exercise of the investee’s strategic investment....

Advised on investment structure and provided advisory on financing exercise on AIGF Advisors’ investment with Berjaya CKE

12 Sep 2024
Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, has acted for AIGF Advisors Pte. Ltd.  in its investment with Berjaya CKE....

2023

Acquisition of a significant minority stake in PT Oneject Indonesia

17 Nov 2023
Partners Sandy Foo, Valerie Ngooi, Benjamin Cheong and Goh Jun Yi advised Marubeni Growth Capital Asia Pte. Ltd. (“MGCA”) in its acquisition of a significant...

Divestment of shares in Straits Apex Sdn. Bhd. by Straits Apex Group Sdn. Bhd. to First Ortho Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd.

28 Apr 2023
Partners Lawrence Tan and Debbie Woo from Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for Straits Apex Group Sdn. Bhd. in its divestment of shares in Straits...

S$300 million equity fund raising by Keppel Infrastructure Trust

18 Apr 2023
Partners Raymond Tong and Jasselyn Seet from Rajah & Tann Singapore, Yon See Ting and Looi Zhi Min from Christopher & Lee Ong, and Dussadee...

Acquisition of the industrial products division of the Konecranes group

20 Feb 2023
Partner Terence Quek from Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd. in the acquisition of the industrial products division of the...

Powerscan Company Limited’s patent infringement suit against Nuctech Company Limited

16 Feb 2023
Acted for Powerscan Company Limited in a patent infringement suit filed by Nuctech Company Limited against them which is pending the hearing of the appeal...

2022

Establishment of RM3 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programme by Axis REIT Sukuk Two Berhad

21 Nov 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted as the transaction counsel for the establishment of RM3.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah Programme...

Eco-Shop Malaysia IPO on the main market of Bursa Malaysia

21 Oct 2025
Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, and Latham & Watkins, have advised discount retailer Eco-Shop Malaysia on its RM974.2...

Acquisition of Compact Sensation Sdn Bhd. by 9R Limited

21 Sep 2022
Advising 9R Limited in its acquisition of Compact Sensation Sdn Bhd, a family karaoke and entertainment business. Partners Danny Lim and Tan Mui Hui are leading...

Establishment of the first Tsutaya bookstore in Malaysia by Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. and Sojitz Corporation

1 Sep 2022
Advised Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. and Sojitz Corporation to establish the first Tsutaya bookstore in Malaysia. The end-to end assistance included advising on negotiations...

Acquisition of issued share capital and subscription of ordinary shares in various entities by ISEC Sdn Bhd

30 Jun 2022
Acted for ISEC Sdn Bhd in its acquisition of 100% of issued share capital of IE Centre Sdn. Bhd. and Kampar Eye Sdn. Bhd., and...

Acquisition of equity interest in MyKris Asia Sdn Bhd by Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd

30 Jun 2022
Advised Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd on the acquisition of 100% equity interest in MyKris Asia Sdn Bhd., from the legal, tax and finance perspectives. Partners...

Acquisition of Velox Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. by AirAsia Com Travel Sdn Bhd

30 Jun 2022
Advised AirAsia Com Travel Sdn Bhd on its acquisition of Velox Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. which involves complex and rare transaction mechanics. Partners Kuok Yew...

Creador I.V.LP’s bid for the acquisition of a minority interest in Loob Holding Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries

30 Jun 2022
Advised Creador I.V. LP on the acquisition of a minority interest in Loob Holding Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries, and representing it as one of...

Sale of shares in Prima Inter-Chem Sdn Bhd by individual shareholders

30 Jun 2022
Advised individual shareholders of Prima Inter-Chem Sdn Bhd on the sale of up to 100% of the company's shares. Partners Kuok Yew Chen and Law...

2021

The dispute arises out of a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of an airport

31 Dec 2021
Acting for the Government of an Asian country in the dispute arises out of a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of an airport....

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad on the grant of an exclusive concession to a new concession company to take over, operate, maintain and upgrade its existing district cooling and co-generation plant

31 Dec 2021
Advised Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (one of the largest airport operator groups in the world) on the grant of an exclusive concession to a new...

Proposed acquisition of the business and assets of Peering One Sdn Bhd by Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd

31 Dec 2021
Advised Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd on its proposed acquisition of the business and assets of Peering One Sdn Bhd which involves conducting legal due diligence...

Acquisition of Eastman Chemical Company’s tire additives business by One Rock Capital Partners, LLC

31 Dec 2021
Assisted One Rock Capital Partners, LLC. in its acquisition of Eastman Chemical Company’s tire additives business, which involves the set up of its local subsidiary...

Acquisition of majority stake in Orion Food Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. by Creador Sdn Bhd

31 Dec 2021
Advised Creador Sdn Bhd on its acquisition of a majority stake in Orion Food Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. Partner Tracy Wong led the transaction.

Advisory to a Malaysian universal bank on the use of e-signatures

31 Dec 2021
Advising a Malaysian universal bank on the adoption of electronic signatures under the Electronic Commerce Act 2006 and digital signatures under the Digital Signature Act...

Marine and General Berhad and Jasa Merin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s novel dispute over buyer rights in relation to a vessel bought under arrest

31 Dec 2021
Acting for Marine and General Berhad and Jasa Merin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in a dispute regarding the rights of a buyer who bought a vessel...

Belait Shipping Co. (B) Sdn Bhd’s proposed development of a marine yard

31 Dec 2021
Advised Belait Shipping Co. (B) Sdn Bhd on material agreements, contractual implications and critical risk elements relating to its proposed development of a marine yard.

Damansara Holdings Berhad’s project to restart mining activities for bauxite minerals in Pahang

31 Dec 2021
Advising Damansara Holdings Berhad on its project to restart mining of bauxite minerals in Pahang, which had been suspended by the Government in the past...
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Accolades

2026 Accolades

GCR100 2026

Five member firms of Rajah & Tann Asia recognised as Elite firms in Global Competition Review 100 2026

Rajah & Tann Asia has once again been recognised in the Global Competition Review (GCR) …

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2025 Accolades

Rajah & Tann Asia Tops the ALB Asia’s Top 50 Largest Law Firms 2025 Rankings

Rajah & Tann Asia continues to lead as one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most …

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Rajah & Tann Asia Wins Asia Pacific Law Firm of the Year at International Employment Lawyer Awards 2025

This award celebrates the dominance of our Asia-focused Regional Employment team of leading specialists across …

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asialaw Awards 2025

Rajah & Tann Asia Shines at asialaw Awards 2025 with Multiple Wins Across the Region

Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA“) celebrates another year of regional recognition at the asialaw Awards …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Trade & Customs Team Shines in the Lexology Index 2025

Congratulations to Kala Anandarajah (Singapore), Melisa Uremovic, Supawat Srirungruang (Thailand) and Tracy Wong (Malaysia), Partners of …

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Rajah & Tann Asia Strengthens Regional Leadership with Record-High Rankings in asialaw 2025

Network achieves 97 firm rankings and 102 individual recognitions, including 22 newly ranked lawyers; all …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Competition & Antitrust Team recognised as the only Singapore and Asia-based law firm in the Legal 500 worldwide rankings for Antitrust

We are proud to be recognised in the Legal 500 worldwide rankings for Antitrust, and …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Trade & Customs team continues to lead the way across Southeast Asia, with 8 lawyers recognised in Lexology Index: Southeast Asia 2025

Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Trade & Customs team continues to lead the way across …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Competition Team recognised in the Lexology Index: Southeast Asia 2025

We are proud of our Regional Competition & Antitrust Team – Rikrik Rizkiyana and Vovo Iswanto …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Competition Team continues to set the bar high in the Lexology Index: Competition 2025

Our Regional Competition Team continues to set the bar high in the Lexology Index: Competition …

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2024 Accolades

GCR 100 2025

Rajah & Tann Asia’s member firms featured in the Elite List of the GCR 100 2025

Rajah & Tann Asia is proud to have 5 of our member firms featured in …

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Rajah & Tann Asia Maintains Strong Lead in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025 Rankings

Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) has once again demonstrated its industry leadership in the latest Chambers …

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ALB Asia Top 50 Rankings 2024

Rajah & Tann Asia recognised as Southeast Asia’s largest domestic law firm in the ALB Asia Top 50 Rankings 2024

Rajah & Tann Asia is Southeast Asia’s largest domestic law firm the latest Asian Legal …

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Rajah & Tann Asia continues to excel, achieving strong performance in the most recent IFLR1000 2024 rankings

Rajah & Tann Asia is proud to have secured rankings in 40 practice areas and …

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Rajah & Tann Asia earns an impressive sweep of accolades in the asialaw 2024 rankings

Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) has once again solidified its position as a leading legal …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Trade Team achieves new heights in Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia 2024 – Trade & Customs with 7 lawyers ranked

We are thrilled to announce that our Regional Trade team has been recognised in Who’s …

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benchmark litigation 2024

Rajah & Tann Asia Continues to Lead in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Rankings

Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) is proud to announce that it has once again been …

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Rajah & Tann Asia Earns Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2024, Solidifying Its Market Leading Position

Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) has further cemented its place as a premier legal network …

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Rajah & Tann’s Regional Competition Team achieves Elite status in four countries in the Global Competition Review (GCR) 100 2024

Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Competition Team has been ranked as an Elite firm in …

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2023 Accolades

Rajah & Tann Asia maintains stronghold in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024, earning an impressive list of accolades

Partners from our Regional Competition & Antitrust and Trade team, Tracy Wong from Christopher & …

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Rajah & Tann Asia boasts the highest number of ranked trade lawyers among Southeast Asian law firms in Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia – Trade & Customs 2023

Partners from our Regional Competition & Antitrust and Trade team, Tracy Wong from Christopher & …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Infrastructure, Energy & Resources Team recognised in Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia 2023

Members of our Regional Infrastructure, Energy & Resources team, Christopher Lee from Christopher & Lee …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Competition & Antitrust Team leads with most ranked lawyers in Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia – Competition 2023

Members of our Regional Competition & Antitrust team, Kala Anandarajah, BBM, Melisa Uremovic, Norge Patacsil, …

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Rajah & Tann Asia wins six asialaw awards including Firm of the Year in Cambodia, Indonesia and Singapore

Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) has once again reaffirmed its leadership position in the legal …

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Rajah & Tann Asia’s regional offices featured in all Southeast Asian jurisdictions ranked in the ALB M&A Rankings 2023 report by Asian Legal Business.

Partners from our Regional Competition & Antitrust and Trade team, Tracy Wong from Christopher & …

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Rajah & Tann Asia remains at the forefront in Southeast Asia, reaffirmed by its dominant position in asialaw Leading Lawyers’ 2024 rankings

Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) has once again demonstrated excellence in the latest rankings released …

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Christopher & Lee Ong wins Law Firm of the Year and Best Overall Law Firm in the Asia Business Law Journal Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2023, atop stellar rankings across practices

We are pleased to share the outstanding performance of Christopher & Lee Ong in the Asia Business …

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Inclusion of 8 women partners from our Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore offices in the IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2023 list.

Partners from our Regional Competition & Antitrust and Trade team, Tracy Wong from Christopher & …

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Our News

Christopher & Lee Ong Strengthens Disputes Practice – Strategic Merger and New Leadership

Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO) is pleased to share that Sanjay Mohan Advocates & Solicitors joined us on …

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New Partners & International Counsel 2025

Rajah & Tann Asia Admission of New Partners and International Counsel

We are excited to introduce our recent partner and international counsel appointments across our Rajah & Tann Asia …

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CLO expands Corporate Practice with tier 1 teams

Christopher & Lee Ong (“CLO”), a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA”), significantly strengthens its Corporate …

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Rajah & Tann Asia sets up data and digital economy group to support clients’ foray into the digital era

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (AHP), Rajah & Tann Asia’s Indonesia member firm, has won three awards at the …

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Kuok Yew Chen appointed as new Managing Partner of Christopher & Lee Ong

Christopher & Lee Ong (“CLO“), a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA” ), is pleased to …

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Christopher & Lee Ong strengthens its Capital Markets Practice

Christopher & Lee Ong (“ “CLO””), a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, strengthens its Capital Markets …

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Rajah & Tann Asia launches Arbitration Asia, a new one-stop arbitration resource that shines a spotlight on Asia

Rajah & Tann Asia is pleased to announce the launch of Arbitration Asia, a new one-stop arbitration resource …

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Lovely Nursing Centre

Christopher & Lee Ong donated RM1,987 worth of medical supplies to Lovely Nursing Centre (LNC) in July 2021. …

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Persatuan Kebajikan Suara Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (SUKA)

Christopher & Lee Ong donated RM3,600 to Persatuan Kebajikan Suara Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (SUKA) in June 2021 to sponsor …

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