Lily is our Managing Partner, bringing extensive expertise in both international and domestic equity and debt capital markets. Her proficiency covers various fields such as banking and corporate finance, structured finance, project finance, REITs, M&A, IPOs, and privatisation projects.
Lily has been instrumental in advising on notable transactions that have received accolades in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. She significantly contributed to the development of the Malaysia Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets Due Diligence Guides in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Banking Association (MIBA), the Securities Commission Malaysia, and other key industry stakeholders, including the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Malaysian Bar Council.
Lily has received numerous accolades for her contributions. She was named one of Malaysia’s top private practice lawyers in “The A-List: Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers” by the Asia Business Law Journal in 2019 and won the “Woman Lawyer of the Year” award at the 2017 ALB Malaysia Law Awards. The Euromoney Legal Media Group has recognized her in their Expert Guide series for Capital Markets (2011), Banking, Finance & Transactional (2012, 2017-2019), and Women in Business Law (2015-2017). The Asia Pacific Legal 500: The Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms also acknowledged her as a “Leading Individual” in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Islamic Finance in Malaysia.
Annual surveys by Asialaw Leading Lawyers have ranked Lily as an “Elite Practitioner” in Banking & Finance and Capital Markets in Malaysia. Chambers Asia Guide has listed her as a Band 1 lawyer for Corporate/Commercial: Equity Markets, and the IFLR1000 has recognised her as a “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” in Banking, Capital Markets, Energy & Infrastructure, and M&A.
In the Islamic Finance sector, Lily has been recognised as a Leading Lawyer by global senior industry practitioners in the Islamic Finance News Leading Lawyers Survey in various categories from 2009 to 2012. She also co-authored an article on Sukuk issuance published by Asia Law & Practice in 2007.
In 2022, Lily was recognized by leading legal ranking agencies as a Band 1 practitioner in five practice areas within Malaysia: Banking and Finance (General and Islamic), Capital Markets (Equity and General), and Corporate and M&A.
Lily’s extensive legal experience, leadership, and numerous accolades highlight her prominence in the legal field, especially in managing complex corporate, commercial, and financial transactions.
Cassandra has over 20 years of experience as a corporate legal practitioner specialising in Equity Capital Markets, with a focus on initial public offerings, rights issues, secondary offerings, and private placements. Her extensive practice also includes M&As, takeovers, reverse takeovers, venture capital, corporate and debt restructuring, corporate finance, and real estate investment trust transactions. In the Debt Capital Markets sector, she has played a key role in advising on the establishment of conventional and Islamic commercial papers, medium-term notes, and Sukuk programmes.
Cassandra’s achievements have earned her recognition as a “Rising Star” in Capital Markets in the Asialaw Leading Lawyers Survey 2014. She also received consecutive “Rising Star” accolades for M&A and Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency from the 2015 to 2019 editions of the IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial and Corporate Law Firms and Lawyers. In 2020, she was acknowledged as a Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer in IFLR1000. At the ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2017, Cassandra was a nominated finalist for the “Young Lawyer of the Year” award. In 2022, she was recognised by leading legal ranking agencies in two practice areas within Malaysia as a Band 2 practitioner in Capital Markets – Equity and Corporate and M&A – General.
Cassandra has advised on many notable corporate exercises and initial public offerings over the years, including advising on the first-ever secondary listing on the Malaysian Stock Exchange in 2021. Her track record reflects her commitment and significant contributions to pivotal transactions in the field of Equity Capital Markets.
Nik Affendy is an expert in Islamic Finance, focusing on areas such as Islamic Finance Policy and Legislation, Shariah Law, Corporate Governance, and Capacity Building at both individual and institutional levels. His extensive and varied experiences highlight his comprehensive understanding and dedication to navigating the complex landscapes of Islamic finance and legal matters.
Nik Affendy graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with an LLB Hons in 1995, double majoring in Civil and Shariah Law. He later earned a Master’s degree in Chartered Islamic Finance Professionals from The Global University for Islamic Finance (INCEIF), an institution established by Bank Negara Malaysia.
Nik Affendy is multilingual, proficient in both spoken and written Malay, English, Arabic, Mandarin, and Cantonese. As a skilled orator, he represented IIUM in inter-varsity debates in Malay, English, and Mandarin.
Abraham is a distinguished practitioner specialising in advising financial institutions, investment banks, conglomerates, and multinational corporations. His expertise encompasses asset and acquisition financing, project financing, mezzanine financing, ship financing, and Islamic finance, covering both domestic and cross-border transactions. Abraham is adept at structuring, negotiating, and documenting agreements for single or multiple financings, including bilateral, syndicated, and club deals.
Beyond his transactional skills, Abraham has considerable experience in debt capital raising exercises. He provides counsel on the issuance of loan stocks, corporate bonds, subordinated debt instruments, and sukuk for conglomerates, publicly listed companies, and real estate investment trusts.
In his real estate practice, Abraham advises asset managers, property investors, real estate investment trusts, listed and private companies on their real estate acquisitions and divestments, leasing transactions, property developments, and joint ventures. He also offers ESG legal advisory on frameworks and compliance strategies to align with global sustainability standards.
Abraham’s outstanding contributions to the field have been recognised, with IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial and Corporate Law Firms and Lawyers naming him a “Notable Practitioner.” He was also acknowledged as a Rising star by Asian Legal Business (ALB) Malaysia in 2021.
Niv is a seasoned professional specialising in Banking & Finance, Islamic Finance, and Debt Capital Markets. His extensive experience includes representing domestic and international financial institutions, multinational companies, and conglomerates in a variety of transactions. Niv’s expertise covers corporate banking, Islamic finance, and debt capital markets, including syndicated and club-lending transactions, project financing, asset financing, share financing, and debt capital fundraising exercises.
Niv has played a pivotal role in syndicated and club-lending transactions, project financing, asset financing, share financing, and the orchestration of debt capital fundraising exercises. His involvement in these multifaceted financial transactions highlights his adept negotiation skills and ability to navigate intricate financing structures and regulatory landscapes.
Niv’s comprehensive knowledge and participation in significant financial transactions underscore his proficiency in managing complex financing structures and regulatory environments. He was recognised as a “Rising Star Partner” by IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial and Corporate Law Firms and Lawyers.
Alicia graduated from the University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom in 2005 with an honours degree in law (LL.B (Hons)). She was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a member of Lincoln’s Inn in 2005 and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2007.
Alicia read in the chambers of our firm and was subsequently retained by us in 2007. In December 2013, Alicia was made Partner and she is currently advising on matters pertaining to corporate and commercial and real estate matters. 

Foong Leng specialises in corporate and commercial transactions, with a primary focus on Equity Capital Markets, M&A, takeovers, reverse takeovers, and corporate finance. Her practice also encompasses property conveyancing and banking and finance, demonstrating a versatile skill set that spans various legal domains.
In corporate law, she excels in drafting, reviewing, and commenting on a wide range of commercial contracts, including joint ventures, agency, distribution, licence agreements, and service agreements. Her strategic and multifaceted approach to corporate transactions is evident in her contributions to commercial property acquisitions, where equity shares in a listed company are issued as purchase consideration.
Her specialisation in real estate transactions involves advising on joint ventures, property developments, real estate acquisitions and divestments, sale and leaseback transactions, and leases on retail properties, as well as mixed-use commercial and residential development projects.
Foong Leng’s expertise extends to financial matters, where she has provided advice to financial institutions and negotiated agreements involving bilateral and club lending transactions, multi-facility loans, project financing, and bridging loans.
Her broad spectrum of skills makes her an invaluable asset in providing legal counsel in the ever-evolving landscape of corporate, real estate, and financial transactions.
Chin Ping, an experienced Partner, specialises in banking & finance and debt capital markets. With extensive experience, she has provided strategic counsel to local, regional, and international financial institutions, investment banks, real estate investment trusts, conglomerates, and multinational corporations. Chin Ping’s expertise spans a range of finance issues, including asset and acquisition financing, project financing, and aircraft financing for both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Her notable proficiency includes orchestrating various debt capital raising exercises, successfully managing the issuance of sukuk, corporate bonds, subordinated debt instruments, and perpetual bonds. Chin Ping’s comprehensive understanding of financial markets, coupled with her adept negotiation skills, positions her as a trusted advisor in navigating complex financial transactions.
As a Partner, Chin Ping not only brings robust legal expertise but also a commitment to delivering tailored solutions that align with the unique needs and goals of her diverse clientele. Her dedication to excellence, combined with keen insight into the nuances of banking, finance, and debt capital markets, makes her a valuable asset in guiding clients through the dynamic landscape of contemporary financial transactions.
Lee Choon Wan has extensive expertise in Corporate Finance & Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Compliance & Regulatory, as well as Civil and Commercial Litigation. With over 40 years of experience, he provides comprehensive advice on corporate and commercial transactions, legal and regulatory compliance, equity and equity-linked capital market transactions, local and international IPOs, debt restructuring, schemes of arrangement, cross-border transactions, joint ventures, mergers, and other corporate and commercial matters. He has also advised numerous financial institutions and underwriters in securities offerings.
Lee Choon Wan was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales in 1983 and became an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1984. He founded the firm in 1992 and currently serves as our Consultant.
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