Chambers Global (2020)

Banking & Finance - Band 3
Ranked Lawyer: Fiona Sequerah (Band 3)

What the team is known for 
Established and experienced team handling a comprehensive range of finance matters, on behalf of both Malaysian and international banks. Often advises energy companies on project financing, especially relating to solar power plants. Also handles syndicated loans, acquisition and asset finance, and restructuring. Conversant in both conventional and Islamic finance, with additional expertise regarding DCM and fintech.

Notable practitioners
Fiona Sequerah is well regarded by market sources for her experience of banking and finance transactions in Malaysia. She has notable expertise in handling syndicated loan arrangements, aviation financing and conventional and Islamic banking.

Corporate/M&A - Band 3
Ranked Lawyers: Christopher Lee (Band 3), Yon See Ting (Band 4)

What the team is known for 
Robust corporate team, advising on a broad range of transactional and regulatory issues. Acts for domestic and international clients on M&A, private equity deals and corporate restructuring, including cross-border transactions. Especially active in the manufacturing, consumer goods and retail sectors. Also handles equity capital market offerings, including overseas listings.

Notable practitioners
Christopher Lee has a well-regarded corporate practice with notable experience of advising clients on M&A and joint ventures, with particular expertise in the infrastructure space. Clients comment: "He is very hands-on and his advice is focused and commercially driven."

Jainil Bhandari is based in the firm's Singapore office and is regularly involved on matters relating to Malaysia. He often handles oil pollution and cargo related disputes involving Malaysian vessels. He is dual-qualified in both Malaysia and Singapore.

Yon See Ting is acknowledged for her experience in handling M&A transactions, as well as corporate restructuring and ECM deals. A client observes that "she is excellent in terms of client relationship management, responsiveness and accessibility," as well as "her commercial approach and problem solving."

Shipping (Expertise Based Abroad) - Singapore
Ranked Lawyer: Jainil Bhandari

Jainil Bhandari is based in the firm's Singapore office and is regularly involved on matters relating to Malaysia. He often handles oil pollution and cargo related disputes involving Malaysian vessels. He is dual-qualified in both Malaysia and Singapore.