Donovan & Ho

Local law firm Donovan & Ho was founded in 2014 and is noted for its corporate and M&A work. The firm is located in Kuala Lumpur and its corporate and commercial practice is led by partner Shawn Ho.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is capable of advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, fundraisings and joint ventures. It is experienced in sectors including retail, e-commerce, mining and insurance.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

Capital markets

"Business and client-oriented. Understands commercial realities. Fast and responsive. Pre-emptive and gets to the gist quickly, with a clear view of commercial realities, which is what corporate/commercial clients want."

M&A

"Although Donovan & Ho is a boutique law firm, they have a big-law capability to deal with the issues. Especially, our counterpart was the Malaysian big law and Donovan & Ho had the capability to negotiate and draft the documents. "

Private equity

"Competent in subject matter, professional, always thinking of the client's best interests, innovative, approachable and helpful."