IFLR1000 (2023-2024)

Banking and finance - Tier 2
Capital markets: Debt - Tier 3
Capital markets: Equity - Tier 3
Mergers and acquisitions - Tier 2
Project development: Energy - Tier 1
Project development: Infrastructure - Tier 1

Leading Lawyers:
Chor Jack (Highly Regarded) – Project development, Banking
Christopher Lee (Market Leader) – Banking, Project finance, M&A
Emily Cheah (Rising Star) – M&A
Fiona Sequerah (Notable Practitioner, Women Leaders) – Banking & Finance
George Anthony David Dass (Expert Consultant) – M&A
Kelvin Kho (Notable Practitioner) - M&A
Kuok Yew Chen (Highly Regarded) – Corporate and M&A
See Ting Yon (Highly Regarded, Women Leaders) – Capital Markets: Equity
Shemane Chan (Highly Regarded, Women Leaders) – Project development
Siaw Wan Lim (Rising Star Partner) – Project development

Founded in 2013, Christopher & Lee Ong is a member of the Rajah & Tann Asia network and is located in Kuala Lumpur. Key figures include partners Christopher Lee, Chor Jack, Eileen Yeoh and Shemane Chan.

Focusses / specialisms
The firm is known for its market-leading projects practice and has strong offerings in banking and finance, capital markets and corporate and M&A.
The banking team is experienced in advising on a range of financing transactions such as acquisition financing, project financing, and real estate financing and also takes on financial services regulatory work.
The corporate team advises a diverse array of clients including domestic and multinational companies, government-linked corporations, private equity clients, and SMEs from various sectors such as energy, retail, logistics, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology and telecommunications.
The firm has a track record of advising on landmark transactions in the projects space and is experienced in advising on matters including EPC contracts, power purchase agreements, OAM agreements, concession agreements and construction contracts.

Key clients
Key clients include Edenor Technology, Khoo Kah Pheng and Lim Kooi Fui, Creador IV LP, AirAsia, Maxis Broadbandand One Rock Capital Partners.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Understands client needs and tailors accordingly."

Private equity
"Professionalism, attention to detail, trustworthiness, timeliness and going above and beyond."