We have a deep and longstanding history and over three decades of experience in Malaysia as one of the largest international law practices in Southeast Asia.

Our lawyers advise international corporations and Malaysia's largest private and state owned companies as well as government agencies on business in Southeast Asia and beyond, including cross-border transactions, projects, disputes, regulatory and finance matters (including Islamic finance).

Our Malaysia Group can help you navigate the institutions, regulations, cultures and politics that you will encounter drawing on the industry and Asia knowledge of our seven offices in Southeast Asia, China and Japan, and within our international network. The depth of our Malaysia-related transactional and disputes experience and understanding of Malaysia's legal and political landscape adds real value to our international and local clients alike. 

We manage our Malaysia practice from Singapore and have well-established relationships with the best Malaysian law firms for Malaysian law advice.

Practice areas

Our Malaysia Practice includes:

  • Dispute resolution: International arbitration, mediation, other forms of ADR and investigations
  • Transactions: Cross-border mergers and acquisitions, major projects, joint ventures, strategic alliances, construction, competition and regulatory matters, and real estate investments
  • Finance: Conventional and Islamic, including bonds, syndicated loans, acquisition and leveraged finance, debt restructurings, and project finance

Recent Experience

CleanMax Tasman Private Limited

Advising the lenders on the US$125 million ECB financing for CleanMax Tasman Private Limited's greenfield 140MW AC wind power project in Koppal, Karnataka, India.

AM Green Ammonia Project

Advising the lenders on the US$310 million ECB financing for the AM Green Ammonia Project in Kakinada, India.

Evren Energy

Advising the lenders on the c.US$600 million dual-currency (USD/JPY) ECB financing for Evren Energy's 1GW greenfield solar, wind and BESS firm and dispatchable renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Inchcape

Advised on its £900 million revolving credit facilities and USPP senior notes

Apis & Heritage

Advising on the formation of its first two private credit impact funds.  The funds financed the transition of businesses with low-income workforces to employee ownership to address the growing income inequality gap in the United States.  In 2025, Apis & Heritage received the Skoll Foundation Award for Social Innovation Award for this work.  In announcing the award, the Skoll Foundation noted that Apis & Heritage: “is restoring the American Dream by helping low- and middle-income employees become owners of their businesses when sellers are ready to retire, ensuring continuity for businesses and prosperity for workers and communities. A&H converts profitable businesses with diverse, hardworking teams into 100 percent employee-owned enterprises by providing loans for upfront financing and consulting support to help new employee owners succeed. This model rewards the employees who have contributed to these companies’ success, giving them a stake in the company’s future growth and creating more resilient enterprises.”

Copia Capital

Advising on the formation of its first private credit impact fund.  Copia’s mission is “to build a better society where access to opportunity abounds.”  Copia seeks to “achieve a triple bottom line of increased income, impact, and inclusion” for its portfolio companies while delivering competitive risk-adjusted returns for investors.

Key contacts

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Gitta Satryani

Managing Partner, Singapore Office, Singapore

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Glynn Cooper

Partner, Head of Infrastructure Sector, Asia, Singapore

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Anthony Patten

Partner, Head of Energy Sector, Singapore

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Adrian Cheng

Consultant, Singapore

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