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Key Amendments - Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2023

May 21, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2022 (“2022 Bill”) was first passed at the Dewan Rakyat on 5 O...
A Guide To Joint Ventures In Malaysia – Unlocking The Strategic Power Of Business Partnerships

May 13, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

In the dynamic landscape of business partnerships and collaborations, joint ventures are a powerful ...
The Cornerstone of a M&A Journey: Going Beyond the Basic Terms of a Term Sheet

Mar 13, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

The initial stages of a Merger and Acquisition (“M&A”) often involve parties trying to estab...
How ESG Trends and Laws Will Impact Early-Stage Fundraising for Malaysian Start-ups and SMEs

Dec 22, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia’s dynamic business landscape, Start-ups and Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contin...
Proposed Amendments to Malaysia's Companies Act 2016 – Enhancing Transparency on Beneficial Ownership

Dec 15, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Introduction In an effort to improve Malaysia’s corporate legal framework, a series of amendme...
Why You Should Never Skip Legal Due Diligence In An M&A Transaction (Malaysia)

Nov 11, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

What flashes through your mind when you hear the phrase “due diligence”? And what does “due di...
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Malaysia: Types of M&A and Deal Structuring

Aug 28, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In this article, we will delve into the various types of M&A and deal structuring options that a...
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Malaysia: Sequence and Timeline

Aug 26, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), whether among private or public listed companies, are common cor...
Raising Funds from the Public as a Private Company in Malaysia (Part 2) – ECF vs P2P Lending

May 16, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Following from the previous article (Part 1), we discussed the restrictions placed on private compan...
Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”): FAQs During Live Trainings

Apr 03, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Bribery and corruption continue to be a persistent challenge in the business world, affecting not on...
How do Mergers & Acquisitions affect employees’ rights?

Mar 31, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law

In mergers & acquisitions (M&A), restructuring is inevitable and this typically includes cha...
Will the General Code of Practice of Personal Data Protection affect your business?

Mar 24, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia, the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) was enacted to regulate the processi...
Raising Funds from the Public as a Private Company in Malaysia (Part 1)

Mar 21, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

It is common for start-ups to incorporate a private company limited by shares and offering equity in...
Case spotlight: Director’s Right to Inspect Documents

Feb 27, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

A director is, by default, entitled to inspect company documents under section 245 of the Companies ...
The Uses of Share Swaps in Mergers & Acquisitions

Feb 23, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

What is a share swap? Share swaps are an increasingly common corporate arrangement used in the acqui...