Active since 1976, Kuala Lumpur-headquartered local law firm Kadir Andri & Partners is known for its strong capital markets team. Key figures at the firm include senior partner Abdul Kadir Kassim and partner and head of corporate Tan Kong Yam.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is well known for its capabilities in both equity and debt capital markets. It also specialises in corporate, banking and finance, and dispute resolution.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include MISC, MISC Capital Two (Labuan), Maybank Investment Bank, CIMB Investment Bank, Credit Suisse (Singapore), Credit Suisse Securities, United Overseas Bank and IAG International.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm has been very active in the capital market and M&A sectors.
In capital markets, the firm continued to be active in debt issuances, IPOs and private placement of shares, representing issuers, underwriters, financiers, as well as domestic and international institutional investors. Partner Shamshul Iskandar Zulkifli joined the firm’s capital markets team in 2023.
The corporate team was preoccupied with high-profile public acquisitions. The team also continued to be active in a range of sectors including food and beverage, financial services, and media and hospitality.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Malaysian Re’s $200 million medium term notes programme.
Farm Fresh’s RM1 billion ($219 million) IPO on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities.
Gamuda and Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings’ RM4.5 billion sale of the Shah Alam Expressway, the Sprint Expressway, the Smart Tunnel and the Damansara-Puchong Expressway to Amanat Lebuhraya.
Liberty Mutual’s RM2.29 billion acquisition of AmGeneral Insurance.
