Chambers Global (2022)

Banking & Finance - Band 3
Ranked Lawyer: Fiona Sequerah (Band 3), Jack Chor (Up and Coming)

What the team is known for
Christopher & Lee Ong has an established and experienced legal team in Kuala Lumpur handling a comprehensive range of finance matters, on behalf of both Malaysian and international banks. Often advises energy companies on project financing, while also handling syndicated loans, real estate finance and refinancing. Often handles deals in the telecoms, construction and real estate sectors. Conversant in both conventional and Islamic finance.

Notable practitioners
Fiona Sequerah is a partner at Christopher & Lee Ong in Kuala Lumpur. She is experienced in advising financial institutions on conventional and Islamic DCM, debt restructuring, term loans and asset finance.

Jack Chor is a partner who especially advises clients on project financing deals in Malaysia, acting for both lenders and borrowers. A client comments that "he is very good and will help deal with minor things and big issues. His opinion and views are always good."

Corporate/M&A - Band 2
Ranked Lawyers: Christopher Lee (Band 2), Kuok Yew Chen (Band 4), Yon See Ting (Band 4)

What the team is known for
Christopher & Lee Ong has a well-regarded team of corporate lawyers in Kuala Lumpur, advising clients on a broad range of transactional and regulatory issues in Malaysia. Acts for domestic and international clients on M&A, private equity deals and corporate restructuring, including cross-border transactions, for which it leverages its regional network. Especially active in the healthcare, manufacturing, technology and retail sectors. Maxis Broadband, Kenanga Investment Bank and Johnson Controls are examples of the team's clientele.

Notable practitioners
Christopher Lee is a partner at Christopher & Lee Ong in Kuala Lumpur. He has particular expertise acting on acquisitions in the projects and infrastructure and healthcare spaces.

Yon See Ting is the managing partner at Christopher & Lee Ong in Kuala Lumpur. She has a robust practice advising conglomerates on joint ventures and M&A. An interviewee comments that "she is very sensible and a smooth operator. She is a pleasure to work with."

Kuok Yew Chen is a well-regarded partner at Christopher & Lee Ong in Malaysia, entering this year's rankings due to impressive recognition. A client finds him to be "so impressive" and someone who "really knows his stuff and explains things clearly. He comes across extremely well as a corporate lawyer."

Corporate & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad) - Singapore
Ranked Lawyer: Raymond Tong

Raymond Tong is based in Singapore and is well versed in Malaysian capital markets transactions. He frequently assists local banks and corporates with IPOs and other equity issuances, as well as sukuk.

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

Jainil Bhandari is based in Singapore and is qualified to advise on both Malaysian and Singaporean law, with strong expertise in the shipping space. He is particularly well placed to handle admiralty disputes in Malaysia.