Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

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 amendments to the Companies Act 2016 have…...
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 diligence” really mean in…...
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 are available and…...
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 corporate exercises in Malaysia. M&As are done…...
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 company limited by shares to raise…...
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 only the reputation and integrity…...
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 changes in the workplace arrangement. This means that…...
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 processing of personal data in commercial…...
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 its company 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 Act 2016. Can the…...
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 acquisition of companies. It…...
Are Social Gaming Operators & In-Game Currencies Caught By Malaysia's Anti-Money Laundering Laws?

Jan 30, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In our previous article, we ventured into the sphere of blockchain technology and how the rising adoption of digital payments…...
Distinguishing between Authorship and Ownership can safeguard your Copyright!

Sep 27, 2022 | Corporate and Commercial

Copyright is a type of intellectual property right, and one of the most common among the various intellectual property rights.…...
Hello Malaysia Digital Status, Goodbye MSC Status

Sep 23, 2022 | Corporate and Commercial

On the 4th of July 2022, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob launched the Malaysia Digital…...
Introduction to Intergovernmental Organizations

Jul 25, 2022 | Corporate and Commercial

Introduction to Intergovernmental Organizations What is an intergovernmental organization (“IGO”)? Also known as ‘international organization’, IGOs are organizations/entities established among…...