Founded in 2000, Halim Hong & Quek has more than 40 lawyers offering clients a full suite of legal services. The firm has offices in three major cities in Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang. The firm is also a member firm of Andersen Global, an association of legally separate, independent member firms.
In November 2020, the firm established an alliance with
Messrs Harold & Lam Partnership with a common focus to provide clients with greater access to high-quality and cost-effective legal services.
Highlights
The firm specializes in the corporate and M&A sector with capabilities in sectors including banking and finance, investment funds, industrial and manufacturing, education and corporate governance.
In the past year, the firm continued to be active in the corporate sector assisting clients in transactions related to public and private acquisitions including real estate acquisitions, and asset acquisitions. The team was also involved in joint ventures and divestments, providing due diligence and other regulatory advice.
In the banking sector, the firm was involved in conventional and Islamic banking financing, including syndicated and non-syndicated financing, Islamic financing, corporate financing, asset and project financing, trade financing, as well as other Islamic and conventional banking facilities.
Recent highlights of work include advised on the $180 million financing for acquisition and development of 67 Lands into Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistic Park.
Key Clients
Key clients of the firm include Astramina Advisory, Citaglobal, Cuckoo International (Mal), PRG Holdings, Mestron Engineering, MCKILP Development, and Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional.
