MALAYSIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Dato’ Tan Yee Boon, Stephanie Chan Pik Jia and Joaana Keng Li Xin David Lai & Tan
David Lai & Tan is a reputable and dynamic law firm established in 2013 by Dato’ Tan Yee Boon, Mr David Lai Chung Yew and Mr David Cheong. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the firm of - fers a full spectrum of legal services, focusing on both contentious and non-contentious cor - porate and commercial matters. With a dedicat - ed team of experienced advocates and solici - tors, David Lai & Tan serves a diverse clientele including public-listed companies, investment banks and multinational corporations. The firm is highly regarded for its practical, high-quality
and solution-oriented legal advice. David Lai & Tan has been consistently recognised by lead - ing law directories, including Chambers Asia Pa - cific (2024–25) for corporate/commercial: equity capital markets. Key areas of expertise include initial public offerings (IPOs), mergers and ac - quisitions (M&As), corporate restructuring and shareholder disputes. Known for its partner-led approach and unwavering professionalism, the firm continues to uphold the highest standards of legal practice.
Authors
Dato’ Tan Yee Boon is a founding partner of David Lai & Tan, leads the corporate department and is a member of the Malaysian Bar Council. With extensive experience in
Stephanie Chan Pik Jia is a senior corporate lawyer and partner in David Lai & Tan’s corporate department. She is a member of the Malaysian Bar Council. Stephanie specialises
contentious and non-contentious corporate matters, he is highly regarded for his work in shareholder disputes, securities law, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising exercises and cross-border transactions. Yee Boon’s advisory work for listed companies – particularly on listing rules and the takeover code – underscores his expertise in capital markets and corporate transactions. Recognised by leading law directories, including Chambers Asia Pacific, he also serves on boards of companies listed on Bursa Malaysia and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
in equity capital markets and corporate and commercial matters, with a strong track record in complex transactions such as M&As, joint ventures, IPOs, voluntary take-over offers and rights issues. Her industry experience spans sectors such as manufacturing, retail, property, automotive and oil and gas, with active involvement in listings on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Stephanie has also been recognised by a leading law directory in 2023–25.
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