Banking and Finance Services, Commercial Transactions, Conveyancing & Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Islamic Banking, Project Financing
Banking and Finance Services, Bridging Financing, Building and Constructions Contracts, Commercial Transactions, Conveyancing & Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Corporate Vesting, Due Diligence, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Islamic Banking, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, Privatizations, Project Financing
Banking and Finance Services, Conveyancing & Real Estate, Project Financing, Islamic Banking, Conventional Banking
LLB (Hons) Northumbria, CLP
Bridging Financing, Commercial Transactions, Conveyancing & Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Project Financing
Yao Ying graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malaya and was called to the Malaysian Bar on 25th June 2012. She attends to Conveyancing and Banking matters under the supervision of Mr. Eric Leong.
Yao Ying’s practice is particularly focused on conventional and Islamic financing and has been called upon by numerous financial institutions in relation to their conventional and Islamic financing documentation for use domestically and abroad. She also creates financial institutions’ template documents in accordance with the various financing products and updates their template documents from time to time.
In addition to financing related matters, she also advises clients on a diverse range of matters including joint ventures, development agreements and real estate matters (developer sales, sub sale, tenancy and leasing).
Conveyancing & Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Corporate Refinancing & Restructuring, Islamic Banking
Christina graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Multimedia University and was called to the Malaysian Bar on 13th June 2011.
Her repertoire boasts a diverse array of specialties, ranging from conventional to Islamic financing for both local and international banking institutions. With finesse, she handles contract financing for government and private sector ventures, adeptly manages the rescheduling and restructuring of financing facilities, and navigates complex developer project sale and purchase agreements with ease. Notably, Christina is sought after for her invaluable advisory services, catering to the needs of both banks and developers alike.
Drawing upon her extensive understanding of the Malaysian legal framework, particularly concerning commercial, residential, and industrial properties, Christina serves as a beacon of legal prowess in the realm of real estate. Her clientele, comprising a mix of local and foreign investors, buyers, property developers, and other stakeholders, trust in her expertise to guide them through intricate property transactions with precision.
Beyond her legal acumen, Christina’s robust professional network within the property industry is a testament to her efficacy in advancing her clients’ business objectives. With key connections in financial institutions and prominent property circles, she is well-equipped to deliver results that exceed expectations.
In essence, Christina’s dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction position her as a trusted advisor and indispensable asset in the dynamic landscape of property.
Commercial Transactions, Conveyancing & Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions
Son Liang graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from University of Malaya in 2008 and was called to the Malaysian Bar on 30th April 2009.
She began her legal career as a litigator in a prominent legal firm in Petaling Jaya for 2 years. Son Liang then joined STWD in 2011 in the corporate and conveyancing department.
Throughout Son Liang’s practice at STWD she has worked on various corporate merger and acquisition exercises, large land deals, joint venture for development of land, tenancy and lease agreements, advisory work such as estate administration and distribution and other commercial contracts.
Commercial Banking, Conveyancing & Real Estate, Corporate Advisory, Corporate Banking, Due Diligence, Islamic Banking, Joint Ventures
LL.B (Hons.), Cardiff
Eric Leong was first educated in the United Kingdom for his tertiary studies and graduated with an LLB (Hons) from the University of Cardiff. He was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2007.
Upon his return from the United Kingdom, Eric started his legal career in one of the legal firms in Malaysia and has further established himself with Sidek Teoh Wong & Dennis. He is now a Partner of the firm and specialises in Corporate and Conveyancing matters.
He has long juggled private practice where he acted in a range of financing transactions for the purposes of project financing, trade financing, asset acquisition and debt restructuring for his clients which include local and foreign banks, private and listed companies, multinational corporations and government linked corporations. He also deals largely with the coordination of due diligence checks and ensure compliance of regulatory approvals to permit initial public offers on companies to be listed. He is responsible in reviewing the shareholders agreements, business sales and purchase, joint venture agreements, leases and other corporate documentation. In addition, Eric has been actively involved in the general administration of conveyancing key issues and served as trusted advisor to various companies and developers.
Eric has been instrumental on creating both internal/external new business relationships for the firm, across sphere of influence by bringing in numerous conveyancing transaction portfolios, which is conducive to revenue stream for the firm.
LL.B (Hons.), Kingston Polytechnic, Barrister-At-Law
English, Bahasa Malaysia
Mui Teck graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Kingston Polytechnic, Kingston upon Thames and was called to the English Bar on 25th July 1991. She is a member of Lincoln’s Inn. She was called to the Malaysian Bar on 23rd October 1992.
Mui Teck was previously a partner with an established firm in Kuala Lumpur. Mui Teck joined the Firm as a Senior Associate on 1st March 2010 and on 1st January 2011, Mui Teck was made a Partner of the Firm.
She advises corporate and individual clients on a range of real estate transactions, corporate and retail banking, sale and purchase of vessels, title and mortgage registration for vessels, mergers and acquisitions of private and public listed companies in Malaysia.
Commercial Transactions, Conveyancing & Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions
LLB(Hons), International Islamic University Malaysia
LLB(Shariah)(Hons), International Islamic University Malaysia
Nurul Huda graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) in 1995 and Bachelor of Laws (Shariah)(Hons.) in 1996 from the International Islamic University Malaysia. She was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on 1st August 1997.
Nurul Huda’s legal practice covers all areas of banking and finance transactions including but not limited to contract/project financing, acquisition financing, trade/business financing, bridging financing, restructuring and rehabilitation of credit facilities and cross-border transactions, both conventional and Islamic, of which includes on numerous occasions, advising financial institutions on their proposed structure of transactions. She advises a wide variety of clients, namely financial institutions, corporations, cooperative societies and government-linked companies on the legal aspects of banking and finance.
She represents receivers and managers for companies in receivership on their disposal of lands and properties, institutional and individual clients on numerous real estate transactions such as acquisitions and divestment of real properties, leases, tenancies, joint venture agreements for property developments and advisory services relating thereto.
Joseph Ooi graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and was called to the English Bar in July 1996. He is a member of the Lincoln’s Inn. He was called to the Malaysian Bar on 26th September 1997.
Joseph has extensive experience in financing transaction works covering acquisition financings, syndicated loans, club deals, debt restructuring and rescheduling. He acts for major local as well as foreign banks and lending syndicates. He has also acted for major investment and property development groups with operations in Malaysia. He also advises financial institutions on banking and financial laws and regulations.
Joseph is also focused on corporate real estate works. His experience includes representing and advising various major real estate developers, corporations, institutions, REITs and registered societies in the acquisitions and/or sale of agricultural, residential, industrial, commercial land and buildings by tender, private treaty and the development and sale of the completed properties. His other areas of practice include representing and advising major commercial landlords such as shopping mall owners and office building owners in commercial leasing.
In terms of merger and acquisition works, Joseph is involved extensively in corporate mergers and acquisitions and restructuring work, particularly private limited companies work, including local and offshore acquisitions, restructuring, joint ventures and shareholder agreements.
Joseph’s recent significant transactions include:
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