Founded in 1998, Malaysian law firm Wong & Partners is a member of Baker McKenzie International. The firm has an office in Kuala Lumpur and boasts a team of 25 partners.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is known for its high-quality M&A work and also has strong banking, capital markets and projects practices.

The firm notably sits on the panels of several local and international banks and financial institutions.

The capital markets team advises clients such as investment banks and issuers on a range of debt and equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, sukuk issuances, listings, and regulatory compliance.

On the corporate and M&A side, the firm has a particular focus on the financial services, infrastructure, consumer goods and services, and technology sectors.

Key clients  

Key clients include Maybank Investment Bank, DRB-HICOM, Sime Darby Plantation, Pulau Indah Power Plant, Tesco Stores, KV Asia Capital, and Permodalan Nasional.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

Financial services regulatory

"The partner, Sue Wan Wong, was able to advise on complex local regulatory requirements in a digestible manner that even our project managers (non-lawyers) were able to understand. "

M&A

"Fast and accurate advice, able to understand the business needs, knowledgeable in both domestic and foreign laws."

"fast and accurate response, able to understand the business and industry well, good knowledge on the law."

"Responsiveness, timely delivery and practical advice."

"Strong commitment in delivering the best results in a very tight timeline, with high level of professionalism ahead of various other firms."

"The firm is very professional and expert in M&A related work, particularly the local regulatory and legal requirements."

"Very responsive and meets deadlines. Proactive and able to drive project timelines. Able to provide practical advice, and has a good network."

Project development

"Quick response with concise information."

"They are quite proactive in assisting the company and quite flexible on the demands from the client. "

"Very quick turnaround time depending on the urgency of the matter. A subject-matter expert in EPCC-related matters and issues that require further analysis on both legal and technical aspects."

"They respond quickly to us - they work professionally - their response is reliable - fee is reasonable."