Cheang & Ariff is a distinguished Malaysian law firm with two offices in Kuala Lumpur. The firm’s lawyers are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal advice and resources to clients. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of legal services to clients, as a member of WPC, a reputable regional law network founded by WongPartnership in 2017, and a member of Advoc and Nextlaw Global Referral Network.
The firm is a consistent performer across the financial and corporate space.
In the past year, the firm continued to be active in banking and finance, equity capital markets, and M&A. The firm covers both conventional and Islamic finance and advises domestic and international financial institutions and corporate borrowers.
In the capital markets, the firm works with stakeholders such as issuers, lead arrangers and managers, trustees, facility and security agents, and credit rating agents on an array of debt and equity mandates. During the research period, the firm was particularly active in the equity capital markets. Recent highlights of works include advising on the IPO in conjunction with the listing of Oriental Kopi Holdings and the IPO of MKH Oil Palm.
The corporate team has been regularly advising clients in sectors including real estate, construction, shipping, logistics and automotive. Recent transactions include assisting the acquisition of Malaysia Venture Capital Management and Penjana Kapital by Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
Key clients include Aquawalk Group, CIMB Bank, CCK Consolidated Holdings, Kenanga Investment Bank, Khazanah Nasional, Malayan Banking, Maybank Investment Bank, MKH Oil Palm, RHB Bank, and Oriental Kopi Holdings.
"Well-organized, detail-oriented, highly efficient, high-quality work." (Bank lending: lender side client)
"The firm is my go-to for Malaysian matters – prompt, user-friendly and accessible at all levels." (Equity capital markets client)
"Well-organized, detail oriented, highly efficient, high-quality work."
"Ming Sun is user-friendly, approachable and an assuring presence. He runs a well-oiled team that gets the job done."
