Chambers Global (2023)

Banking & Finance – Band 2
Ranked Lawyer: Fiona Sequerah (Band 4), Jack Chor (Band 4)

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. The team often advises energy companies on project financing, while also handling syndicated loans, real estate finance and refinancing. The firm handles deals in the energy, hospitality and construction sectors and is conversant in both conventional and Islamic finance.

Notable practitioners
Jack Chor is a partner who especially advises clients on project financing deals in Malaysia, acting for both lenders and borrowers. He is active in cross-border financing involving power projects and industrial facilities.

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.

Corporate/M&A - Band 2
Ranked Lawyers: Kuok Yew Chen (Band 3), Raymond Tong (Expertise based abroad in Singapore), 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. The firm acts for domestic and international clients on public and private M&A, private equity deals and corporate restructuring, including cross-border transactions, for which it leverages its regional network. The team is especially active in the healthcare, manufacturing, technology and retail sectors. Starlight Asset, Esteel Enterprise and Edenor Technology are examples of the team's clientele.

Strengths
"Christopher & Lee Ong have set a high standard in terms of quality of work and commitment to deliver within deadlines. They are always ready to assist in carrying out further due diligence investigation whenever necessary."

"The team is strong and knowledgeable."

Work highlights
Christopher & Lee Ong acted for Digi.com on its merger with Celcom Axiata.

Notable practitioners
Kuok Yew Chen is a well-regarded partner at Christopher & Lee Ong in Malaysia who receives impressive market recognition. He is experienced in handling large cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, particularly in the telecoms sector.

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.

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. "Raymond is always very approachable, commercial and a great balanced player for both the issuer and underwriter."

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.

Strengths
"Raymond is always very approachable, commercial and a great balanced player for both the issuer and underwriter."