Lim Jo Yan & Co

Founded in 2017, boutique law firm Lim Jo Yan & Co is focussed on corporate and M&A work. The firm is fronted by name partner Lim Jo Yan and is located in Kuala Lumpur

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is often engaged as local counsel for cross-border work with international law firms, primarily related to inbound acquisitions and advising on regulatory compliance. It has a Japan desk and acts for Japanese clients on a varied range of advisory and inbound transactional deals.

Sectors of focus include healthcare, manufacturing, fintech, financial services, technology and shipping.

Key clients  

Key clients include ACA Investments, Way Assets and Cashlez Worldwide Indonesia.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021) 

Investment funds

"They were very thorough and thoughtful. We had full confidence that everything will be covered when it is managed by them."

M&A

"They provided very diligent, timely and useful advice on our requests."

"They take a very commercial and professional view and are proactive in their support."

"Very responsive, Jo Yan provides high level and practical advice."

Project development

"They have been very quick in turnaround time and provided the necessary expertise."

Restructuring and insolvency

"Very responsive and professional. Meticulous in reading through everything and ensuring events happen in the correct order to prevent potential issues further down the line."