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We govern the contractual agreement made within parties related to construction and assures that it proceeds smoothly.

The team is truly friendly, professional and easy to work with. They understand the difficulty of real estate transactions in Malaysia with differing laws and standards by state and sometimes by district, and can provide real-time, commercially driven, legally sound advice.
Legal 500 Malaysia, 2023
The team has been very attentive to our concerns, providing solid legal advice throughout the entire transaction. The lawyers are able to point out key commercial concerns for us to deliberate.
Chambers Malaysia, 2023

We govern the contractual agreement made within parties related to construction and assures that it proceeds smoothly.

Real Estate

Our Real Estate Practice handles all aspects of property transactions and real estate-related disputes. Our wide coverage and reach across Malaysia enable us to provide our services to a diverse base of clients. On transactional matters, we regularly advise owners, lenders, borrowers and investors on the acquisition and disposal of all types of interests in real estate. We have acted on numerous real estate financings, from the preparation of documents through compliance of regulatory requirements to financial close. Our experience includes dealings ranging from industrial, commercial and residential developments to hotels and hospitals.

Our wide array of clientele encompasses local and foreign entities, banks and financial institutions, REITs, fund managers, property developers, investors, private and public-listed companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.

Given our strong track record in real estate projects across the housing, retail, commercial, hospitality and heavy industry sectors, we are able to have an in-depth understanding of our client’s businesses and proactively work with our clients to deliver solutions and practical-based advice tailored to meet their specific goals and business objectives.

Through a strong understanding of our clients’ needs, our team has established long-term relationships with industry leaders across the real estate industry and delivered results, as evidenced by recognitions accorded by prestigious industry publications including Chambers Asia Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Asialaw Profiles as a top-tier Real Estate and Construction Practice. Most notably, we have been ranked Tier 1 in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022, and named in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame in Malaysia.

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Aniza Osman

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Bella Chu Chai Yee

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Keshanivaarini Baskaran

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Tay Weng Hwee

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Teo Wai Sum

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Zaharah Othman

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Key Experience

UEM Sunrise
Acted for UEM Sunrise Berhad in respect of the disposal of five parcels of leasehold agricultural land in Tapah, Perak held by its subsidiary, Symphony Hills Sdn Bhd, to DBE Development Sdn Bhd.
H&R International GmbH
Acted for H&R International GmbH, a leading global specialty chemicals company and a global player in the development and manufacture of crude-oil-based and chemical-pharmaceutical specialty products listed in Germany, in its acquisition of land and assets through its wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia, H&R ChemPharm Asia Sdn Bhd.
Hai Di Lao Malaysia
Acted for Hai Di Lao Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a major F&B chain in tenancy agreements for the rental of various commercial lots in multiple locations in Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Pulau Pinang and Johor, for the operation of the popular international chain of hot pot restaurants, HaiDiLao Hotpot.
KIP REIT
Acted for KIP Real Estate Investment Trust, in their acquisition of industrial properties in Klang, Selangor and the lease-back of the said properties to companies related to the Hextar Group.
Aryzta Food Solutions
Acted for Aryzta Food Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd, an industry leading producer and supplier of bakery products, for its acquisition of properties and assets in Klang, Selangor.
Mapletree
Acted for Mapletree Investment Pte Ltd, a real estate development, investment, capital and property management company in Singapore, in various real estate transactions for lands in Malaysia including acquisition and disposal of lands and joint venture for development of lands.
International School of KL
Acted for the International School of Kuala Lumpur on its joint venture with the Employees Provident Fund on the acquisition and development of its new purpose built campus facility in Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur.
Affin Bank
Acted for Affin Bank Berhad on the acquisition and development of its new headquarters at Tun Razak Exchange.
Sapura Resources
Acted for Sapura Resources Berhad on their joint venture with KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and the development of land in Kuala Lumpur known as Lot 91 KLCC.
Sunway REIT
Acted for Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust in the renewal of their master lease for hotels located in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
PNB

Acted for Permodalan Nasional Berhad in the disposal of asset to Axis Real Estate Investment Trust.

DHL Express
Acted for DHL Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd on their lease and development of new purpose built logistic facility in Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang.
Fastrack Autosports
Acted for Fastrack Autosports Pte Ltd on their joint venture with UEM Land Berhad for acquisition of land in Nusajaya Johor and development of land to a mixed-use Motorsports City.
UEM Sunrise
Acted for UEM Sunrise Berhad on various joint ventures for development of lands in Kuala Lumpur and Johor, most recently on their joint venture with Melati Ehsan Sdn Bhd for development of land in Kepong.
Deloitte
Acted for Deloitte Corporate Solutions Sdn Bhd on the disposal of 16 prime lands in Jalan Raja Chulan by way of a sale by liquidators.

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