Chambers Asia Pacific (2015)
Banking & Finance - Band 3
Ranked Lawyer: Christopher Lee - Band 2
What the team is known for
Established market player that recently bolstered its regional footprint following its membership of the Rajah & Tann Asia Network. Best known for acting as borrower's counsel in relation to various financing facilities. Also handles debt capital markets transactions. Offers particular expertise regarding financing matters in the projects and energy sectors.
Work highlights
Acted for Sime Darby Healthcare and RSDH Asia on a MYR700 million financing granted by a syndicate of lenders.
Assisted Bumitama Agri with its MYR2 billion sukuk musharaka.
Notable practitioners
Christopher Lee is recognised for his diverse expertise in such matters as project finance and corporate finance, as well as in capital markets work. He is skilled in both conventional and Islamic finance.
Competition and Antitrust – Ranked Lawyer: Yew Chen Kuok - Band 2
Corporate partner Yew Chen Kuok of Christopher & Lee Ong - Member of Rajah & Tann Asia Network offers significant competition law expertise, advising clients across the board on compliance procedures and MyCC investigations. He advised AirAsia X on an investigation by the competition commission and its proposed MYR10 million fine.
Corporate/M&A - Band 3
Ranked Lawyer: Christopher Lee - Band 3
What the team is known for
Strengthened corporate platform with an expanded regional network, following its recent three-way domestic merger and its membership of the Rajah & Tann Asian Network. Acts for private equity funds and publicly listed corporate clients on their various takeovers, joint ventures, reorganisations and regulatory compliance.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)
"Very knowledgeable about the law, but in particular they are very solution-driven and come up with ideas to bridge gaps between the buyer and seller."
What's new?
Christopher Lee & Co, Kamilah & Chong and Lee Ong & Kandiah merged to form Christopher & Lee Ong, and subsequently formed a strategic alliance with Rajah & Tann.
Work highlights
Acted for Sime Darby Healthcare on its MYR1.5 billion joint venture with Ramsay Health Care, targeting the expanding Asian market.
Represented Ausgroup in its MYR650 million reverse takeover of a property developer in Iskandar, in Malaysia.
Notable practitioners
Christopher Lee is a co-managing partner of this newly merged firm and is a well-known name in the market, particularly in the energy sector. He draws on over 25 years of experience handling a range of transactions. He led the team in Sime Darby Healthcare's joint venture with Ramsay Health Care.
Significant clients
Sime Darby, Hong Leong Industry, HELP International, Itochu Techno-Solutions, Ausgroup.
Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Band 1
Ranked Lawyer: Christopher Lee - Band 3
What the team is known for
Widely recognised for its high standing in the power and energy sector, and regularly consulted on power generation projects, including solar power and hydroelectric plants. Increasing its presence in infrastructure projects, advising on various transport and property developments.
What's new?
Christopher Lee & Co, Kamilah & Chong and Lee Ong & Kandiah merged to form Christopher & Lee Ong. Subsequently joined the Rajah & Tann Asia Network.
Work highlights
Assisted Syarikat Prasarana Negara with its Bus Rapid Transit development project, a pilot project using eco-friendly electric buses.
Notable practitioners
Christopher Lee is a prominent lawyer in the energy sector and a key contact.
Significant clients
1MDB Real Estate, State Government of Penang, Syarikat Prasarana Negara.
Shipping - Band 2
Ranked Lawyer: Ong Chee Kwan - Band 2
What the team is known for
Widely respected shipping practice strengthened by a recent three-way merger and offering extensive regional capabilities. Prominent presence in the shipping litigation arena, representing shipowners and P&I clubs.
What's new?
Christopher Lee & Co, Kamilah & Chong and Lee Ong & Kandiah merged to form Christopher & Lee Ong, and subsequently formed a strategic alliance with Rajah & Tann.
Notable practitioners
Ong Chee Kwan is a well-reputed figure in the shipping industry and is best known for his litigation practice. He is able to draw on over 25 years of experience acting on charter party and bill of lading disputes, cargo claims, marine insurance issues and ship arrests.