Mergers and Acquisitions

Our M&A practice is focused on the small and mid-market segment. We have substantial experience in executing transactions both locally and across borders. With an obsession to “get the deal done” on favourable terms for our clients.

Our Services

Acquisition and Disposal of Privately Owned Companies, Divisions and Subsidiaries
Legal Due Diligence
Deal Structuring
Taxation for M&A
Regulatory Compliance
Asset and Stock Purchase Agreements
Joint Ventures
Strategic Alliances
Expatriate Work Permits
Licensing Requirements
Tender Offers

Our Experience

Acting for Khazanah National Bhd (Malaysia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund) for its acquisition of CCN Sdn Bhd, a leading food logistics company in Malaysia.
Acting for the controlling shareholders of Inch Kenneth Kajang Rubber PLC (IKKR) in their delisting from the Main Board of the London Stock Exchange.
Acting for the shareholders of RSP Group for the sale of 100% of their shares for SGD187million, resulting in a reverse takeover of Rowsley Limited (SGX Mainboard), a company controlled by Singaporean tycoon, Peter Lim.
Acting for the shareholders of Cosmopoint Sdn Bhd in the disposal of 90% interest in Cosmopoint Sdn Bhd to Ekuinas for RM246 million in cash.
Acting for the shareholders of KPK International Management Sdn Bhd in the disposal of their shares and the merger of their operations with AECOM, a Fortune 500 Company.
Acting for the controlling shareholders of OldTown Berhad in regards to numerous acquisitions, private placement and disposal.
Acting for the purchasers of 100% equity interest in KHK Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd for RM53 million in cash from Malaysian tycoon, Tan Sri Kong of Nirvana Group.
Acting for Malaysian Debt Ventures Bhd (Malaysia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund for investments through debt instruments) in regard to its investments in ICT and biotechnology companies.
Acting for Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (a Malaysian government owned private equity firm which focuses on investments in technology) on its acquisition of Foresight Sdn Bhd and Delphax Sdn Bhd.
Acting for Tune Group, a company controlled by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Datuk Kamarudin Meranun in regards to a USD50 million private equity-type transaction with Istithmar Group and Hong Leong Singapore to finance the development of 35 ‘no-frills’ hotels in Asia called “Tune Hotels”.
Acting for Tune Group, a company controlled by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Datuk Kamarudin Meranun in regards to the sale of specified Intellectual Properties (including the brand name “Tune Protect”) to Tune Protect Berhad.
Acting for Tune Group a company controlled by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Datuk Kamarudin Meranun in regards to the acquisition of marketing rights of certain key assets of the Barclays Premier League, UK.
Acting as Local Counsel for Asia Focus Ventures Sdn Bhd (a resource focused private equity firm) and Slade Resources Ltd for the acquisition of coal-mining and coal-trading companies in Malaysia and Indonesia valued at USD66 million.
Acting for a strategic investor in negotiating the acquisition of a controlling stake in of a listed company in Malaysia that in turn would result in triggering two General Offers. Goldman Sachs (S) Pte Ltd acted as Financial Adviser.
Acting for PPB Berhad, a company controlled by Tan Sri Robert Kuok in regard to the acquisition of greenfield and brownfield oil palm plantation assets.
Acting for companies owned by Tan Sri Mogan Lourdenadin in regard to the acquisition of certain financial assets.
Acting for companies owned by Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan in regard to the acquisition of specified oil palm plantation assets and the related legal disputes as a result of the acquisition.
Acting for companies owned by Tan Sri AK Nathan in regard to the acquisition of ESOS shares prior to the IPO of Eversendai Berhad.
Acting for companies owned by Tan Sri Vincent Tan in regard to the acquisition of certain food and beverage assets including Kenny Rogers Roasters.
Acting for companies owned by Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew in regard to the acquisition of a controlling stake in a public listed company, and related issues including board representations and management control.

Testimonials

We engaged them on important M+A transactions. They delivered over and above our expectation. Nimble and focussed deal makers. We will work with them again.