Zaid Ibrahim & Co in association with KPMG is a full-service law firm in Malaysia. Established in 1987, the firm is well-known in the Malaysian legal market with seven offices across the country led by managing partner Gilbert Gan. The firm is a member of KPMG Law.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is particularly strong in capital markets and has robust banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and project development offerings.

The banking team acts for corporates, banks, hedge funds and financial institutions across a wide spectrum of financing transactions. The firm is notably a member of the Aviation Working Group.

The capital markets team is experienced in acting for an array of clients including issuers, underwriters, managers, arrangers, investors and trustees on both domestic and international debt and equity transactions. The firm has expertise in securitization and structured finance, having acted on the first securitization transaction approved by the Securities Commission.

The projects team is experienced advising on high-profile mandates throughout Asia. The firm often acts for promoters and advises clients throughout the project life-cycle. Sectors of expertise include energy, utilities, transport, real estate and environment.

Key clients

Notable clients of the firm include Tenaga Nasional, Genting Utilities & Services, Sydney Metro, Hap Seng Consolidated, Roset-BLG and Lam Research Corporation.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

During the research period, the firm was particularly active in capital markets and project development.

The firm was preoccupied with advising on project development and project financing transactions in relation to oil and gas, water & wastewater, highways, airports, ports & railways, township development, environmental, construction and engineering. The capital markets team was also active in Islamic finance including sukuk issuance related to project.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

Roset-BLG's RM192 million ($42 million) sale and purchase agreement with Kerjaya Property.

Lam Research Corporation's construction of a warehouse building for RM1 billion.

Project financing of the development of a 90.88MW large-scale solar photovoltaic plant at Kuala Muda, Kedah.

Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

Banking and finance

“Zaid Ibrahim has been a longstanding firm and has been supporting FIs in the area of banking and capital markets. Their knowledge and experience, and depth in the team, have been an advantage which we could tap on.”

“Resourceful, quality of documents, work done in timely manner.”

Capital markets

“Active participation by senior partners in transactions, quick to provide solutions to resolve any issues and proactive in rallying working parties to close the transactions.”

Gilbert Gan

“Gilbert is always responsive and provides solutions.”

Lilian Liew

“A seasoned practitioner with a deep wealth of knowledge and experience. Always hands-on and available to provide solutions and move the transactions forward.”

Sook Kwan Chin

“Active participation in transactions and well versed in execution process to lead and rally parties to meet the deadlines. Always pre-empts limitation, if any.”

Tatt King Loo

“Fast, open, resourceful.”