Zaid Ibrahim & Co

Zaid Ibrahim & Co is a full-service law firm in Malaysia. Established in 1987, the firm is well-known in the Malaysian legal market with seven offices across the country led by managing partner Gilbert Gan. 

Highlights

The firm is particularly strong in capital markets and has robust banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and project development offerings.

The banking team acts for corporates, banks, hedge funds and financial institutions across a wide spectrum of financing transactions. The firm is notably a member of the Aviation Working Group.

The capital markets team is experienced in acting for an array of clients including issuers, underwriters, managers, arrangers, investors and trustees on both domestic and international debt and equity transactions. The firm has expertise in securitization and structured finance, having acted on the first securitization transaction approved by the Securities Commission.

The projects team is experienced advising on high-profile mandates throughout Asia. The firm often acts for promoters and advises clients throughout the project life-cycle. Sectors of expertise include energy, utilities, transport, real estate and environment.

Key Clients

Key clients of the firm include China Communications Construction Company (M), CIMB Investment Bank, Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, Maybank Investment Bank, CIMB Investment Bank, Sime Darby Enterprise, RHB Bank, and Worldwide Holdings.