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Welcome to the ALB MALAYSIA LAW Awards 2025!
Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025
Time: 6:30pm sharp, cocktail
Venue: The Westin Kuala Lumpur - Grand Ballroom, Level 2, 199, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Thomson Reuters proudly presents the 12th ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2025. This prestigious award will recognize the exceptional performance of private practitioners and in-house counsel in Malaysia. Join us for a night of glitz, glamour and celebration of the finest of the legal industry.
The process will conclude with an awards ceremony on 10 April 2025.
For queries regarding submissions and event
Contact: ALB Research Team at albawards@thomsonreuters.com
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CATEGORIES
DEAL CATEGORIES
Debt Market Deal of the Year
Equity Market Deal of the Year
Project Finance Deal of the Year
M&A Deal of the Year
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
Dealmaker of the Year
Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
In-House Lawyer of the Year
Managing Partner of the Year
Woman Lawyer of the Year (In-house / Law Firm)
Young Lawyer of the Year (In-House / Law Firm)
IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES
Banking and Financial Services In-House Team of the Year
Construction and Real Estate In-House Team of the Year
Innovative In-House Team of the Year (NEW)
Retail and Manufacturing In-House Team of the Year (NEW)
Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Team of the Year
Transportation and Logistics In-House Team of the Year
Malaysia In-House Team of the Year
FIRM CATEGORIES
Arbitration Law Firm of the Year
Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year
Deal Firm of the Year
Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year
East Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year
ESG and Sustainability Law Firm of the Year
Fintech Law Firm of the Year
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year
Litigation Law Firm of the Year
Malaysia Practice, Foreign Law Firm of the Year (NEW)
Malaysia Practice, Asia Law Firm of the Year (NEW)
Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year
Rising Law Firm of the Year
Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year
Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Transportation and Logistics Law Firm of the Year (NEW)
Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
* The above list will be regularly updated until final. ALB holds the right to adjust the award category name and details.
Submit Today
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Opening | 6 December 2024
Submission Deadline | 24 January 2025
Finalists Announcement | Early March 2025
Awards Ceremony | 10 April 2025
SUBMISSION FORMS
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Individual Categories | In-House Categories | Law Firm Categories | Deal Categories
Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
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(Subject line - ALB Malaysia Law Awards - Submissions / your company name)
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Judges
JUDGING PANEL
Each year, ALB invites an independent judging panel of senior and expert legal industry leaders from various sectors corresponding to the diverse list of award categories. The full list of judges will be released at the award ceremony.
If you have questions on the judging process or judge recommendations for ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2025, please contact:
Tracy Li
Senior Events Manager, Awards
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Finalists
FINALISTS
The anticipation has reached its peak - and the wait is finally over! We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated list of finalists for the ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2025. Congratulations to all the finalists and we look forward to celebrating their successes on 10 April 2025 in Kuala Lumpur!
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
Dealmaker of the Year
Andrew Yoon - Low & Partners
Azmi Bin Mohd. Ali - Azmi & Associates
Bylian Kuo Yih Shiuan - Tan Norizan & Associates
David Lee Lai Huat - Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
Joel Kon Tai Hoong - Joel &Co
Lily Tan Chea Li - Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan - Shearn Delamore & Co.
Vinson Cheng - MahWengKwai & Associates
Will Fung - Richard Wee Chambers
Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
Abu Daud Bin Abd Rahim - Azmi & Associates
Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi - Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Ariff Rozhan - Ariff Rozhan & Co.
Datuk DP Naban - Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
Edmond Teh Aik Hua - Shu Yin, Teh & Taing
Gan Khong Aik - Gan Partnership
Jonathan Khaw – Chern & Co.
Muhammad Nizamuddin Abdul Hamid - Zharif Nizamuddin
Natalie Ooi Wan Qing - Ooi & Ooi
Oon Thian Seng - TS Oon & Partners
Shaun Paulian - D&P Law Group
Tan Kee Heng - S.K. Ling & Tan Advocates
In-House Lawyer of the Year
Anita Sheila - Asahi
Daeng Hafez Arafat bin Zuhud - Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia
Doreen Tan - Ninja Logistics
Faith Wong Fee Sang - Kuala Lumpur Kepong
Jasmine Wong Kah Man - PRO-NET
Martin Chen Kuok Yeow - Hektar REIT
Mohd Fakharuddin Ikhwan - Penang Port
Navrita Kaur - Microlink Solutions
Nur Rafiuddin Maswari - Mediterranean Shipping Company
Punithavathy S Kandiah - Maybank
Thivina Kumaran - Muhibbah Engineering
Managing Partner of the Year
Ariff Rozhan - Ariff Rozhan & Co.
Brian Law - LAW Partnership
Christopher Foo Kah Foong - Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair
JJ Chan – Chan Ban Eng & Co.
Kho Sze Jia - Izad Kazran & Co.
Lily Tan Chea Li - Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Mohamed Ridza Abdullah - Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Nazmi Zaini - Nazmi Zaini Chambers
Oon Thian Seng - TS Oon & Partners
Shaun Paulian - D&P Law Group
Tan Yee Boon - David Lai & Tan
Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)
Agalya J Munusamy - MahWengKwai & Associates
Ashley Gwee Chai Lian - Yeoh Shim Siow and Lay Kuan
Cassandra Hogg Samuel - Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Chen Lee Won - Rahmat Lim & Partners
Christine Lay - Abang & Co.
Esther Ong Hui Chuen - Esther Ong Tengku Saiful & Sree
Khoo Ai Theng - Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo
Natalia Izra binti Nasaruddin - Azmi & Associates
Natalie Ooi Wan Qing - Ooi & Ooi
Norliza Binti Rasool Khan - Liza Khan Chambers
Sathya Kumardas - Shearn Delamore & Co.
Sylvie Tan Sze Ni - Ariff Rozhan & Co.
Zalina Hashim - Z. Hashim & Co.
Woman Lawyer of the Year (In-House)
Anita Sheila - Asahi
Doreen Tan - Ninja Logistics
Faith Wong Fee Sang - Kuala Lumpur Kepong
Jasmine Wong Kah Man - PRO-NET
Marlysa Razak - LOGISTEED Malaysia
Megha Sinha - Stellantis
Nadiah Farhana Zainuddin - British American Tobacco Malaysia
Navrita Kaur - Microlink Solutions
Young Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)
Aarthi Jeyarajah - Aarthi & Associates
Abhilaash Subramaniam - Abhilaash Subramaniam & Co
Ahmad Syahir Yahya - Azmi & Associates
Chen Yun Jin - LAW Partnership
Denise Phang - MahWengKwai & Associates
Gan Ming Chiek - Gan Lee & Tan
Geraldine Su - Rahmat Lim & Partners
Jason Tan Jia Xin - Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Khoo Ai Theng – Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo
Lum Kok Kiong - Lum Kok Kiong & Co.
Muhammad Akhlil Bin Mohamed Ridza - Mohamed Ridza & Co
Natalie Ooi Wan Qing - Ooi & Ooi
Niv Lee Chiw Poh - Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Noelle Low Pui Voon - Halim Hong & Quek
Siew Choy Ling - Kadir, Andri & Partners
Young Lawyer of the Year (In-House)
Darrel Phuar - Nestle
Doreen Tan - Ninja Logistics
Jasmine Wong Kah Man - PRO-NET
Kishondra Kumar - Pengurusan Air Selangor
Marlysa Razak - LOGISTEED Malaysia
Mohd Fakharuddin Ikhwan - Penang Port
Nurul 'Ain binti Mohd Ali Huzairy - TLP Terminal
IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES
Banking and Financial Services In-House Team of the Year
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia
HSBC Bank Malaysia & HSBC Amanah Malaysia
Maybank
Construction and Real Estate In-House Team of the Year
Hektar REIT
Muhibbah Engineering
Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad
Sime Darby Property
Innovative In-House Team of the Year
CelcomDigi
Huntsman Global Business Services
Randstad Malaysia
Retail and Manufacturing In-House Team of the Year
British American Tobacco Malaysia
Jabil
Kerry Group
L'Oreal Malaysia
Unilever
Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Team of the Year
CelcomDigi
Infobip
Microlink Solutions
Telekom Malaysia
Transportation and Logistics In-House Team of the Year
LOGISTEED Malaysia
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics Asia Pacific
Ninja Logistics
Penang Port
TLP Terminal
Malaysia In-House Team of the Year
Asahi
CelcomDigi
Hektar REIT
HSBC Bank Malaysia & HSBC Amanah Malaysia
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor
L'Oreal Malaysia
Maybank
Microlink Solutions
Ninja Logistics
Penang Port
Sime Darby Property
FIRM CATEGORIES
Arbitration Law Firm of the Year
Ariff Rozhan & Co.
D&P Law Group
Gan Partnership
Izad Kazran & Co.
Lee & Poh Partnership
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
MahWengKwai & Associates
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Raja, Darryl & Loh
Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
Sanjay Mohan
Shearn Delamore & Co.
Shook Lin & Bok
Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
Adnan Sundra & Low
Albar & Partners
Azmi & Associates
Halim Hong & Quek
KMD Lee & Co
Kuek, Ong & Associates
Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
MahWengKwai & Associates
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Raja, Darryl & Loh
TS Oon & Partners
Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year
Ariff Rozhan & Co.
Azmi & Associates
D&P Law Group
Gan Partnership
Halim Hong & Quek
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Raja, Darryl & Loh
Rohamat & Ling
Sanjay Mohan
Shook Lin & Bok
Deal Firm of the Year
Adnan Sundra & Low
Azmi & Associates
Christopher & Lee Ong
Joel & Co
Lee Choon Wan & Co.
MahWengKwai & Associates
Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Richard Wee Chambers
Shearn Delamore & Co.
Shook Lin & Bok
Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Ariff Rozhan & Co.
Chan Ban Eng & Co.
Chern & Co.
Enho Grace & Partners
Gan Partnership
Gan, Lee & Tan
Izad Kazran & Co.
Joel & Mei
Ooi & Ooi
P.E. Lim
Richard Wee Chambers
Sanjay Mohan
The Law Office of Anil & Tan
Zharif Nizamuddin
East Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
A.M. & Co.
Arthur Lee, Lin & Co. Advocates
Clement & Co.
David Allan Sagah & Teng Advocates
S.K. Ling & Tan Advocates
Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year
D&P Law Group
J Ong and Chong
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Richard Wee Chambers
ESG and Sustainability Law Firm of the Year
Abang & Co.
Adnan Sundra & Low
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Qing Chambers
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Fintech Law Firm of the Year
Gan, Lee & Tan
Halim Hong & Quek
Nazmi Zaini Chambers
Raja, Darryl & Loh
Richard Wee Chambers
Shamil Shakil
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
Azmi & Associates
CH Phoon & Associates
Hafiz Zubir & Co.
Imaduddin & Lew Chambers
LAW Partnership
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
Shearn Delamore & Co.
Shook Lin & Bok
Tay & Partners
Wong & Partners
Wong Jin Nee & Teo
Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
Albar & Partners
Azmi & Associates
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Raja, Darryl & Loh
Shamil Shakil
Shook Lin & Bok
Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year
Azmi & Associates
Gan Partnership
Halim Hong & Quek
LAW Partnership
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
MahWengKwai & Associates
Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Shook Lin & Bok
Tay & Partners
Litigation Law Firm of the Year
Ariff Rozhan & Co.
Azmi & Associates
Chan Ban Eng & Co.
Gan Lee & Tan
Gibb & Co.
Lee & Poh Partnership
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
MahWengKwai & Associates
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Raja, Darryl & Loh
Richard Wee Chambers
Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
Shan Chambers
Shearn Delamore & Co.
Shook Lin & Bok
Malaysia Practice, Foreign Law Firm of the Year
A&O Shearman
Beijing Cyan Law Firm
Grandall Law Firm
Trowers & Hamlins
Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year
Ariff Rozhan & Co.
MahWengKwai & Associates
Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo
Shu Yin, Teh & Taing
Rising Law Firm of the Year
Aarthi & Associates
Abang & Co.
Amos Ho, Sew & Kiew
Clarissa Tan & Wong
Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair
Lim Wei Jiet
Liza Khan Chambers
Nazreen Oon & Partners
Peter Ong Nair
Robin Lynn & Lee
Tan & Khong Chambers
Vince Chong Partnership
Wen & Co
WM Leong & Co
Zharif Nizamuddin
Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year
Azmi & Associates
Christopher & Lee Ong
Halim Hong & Quek
LAW Partnership
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Raja, Darryl & Loh
Richard Wee Chambers
Shin Associates
Wong & Partners
Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Azwar & Associates
Gan, Lee & Tan
KhaiLing Yau Chambers
Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Nazmi Zaini Chambers
Ooi & Ooi
Sheng & Co.
Shu Yin, Teh & Taing
Wan San & Co.
Wong Teoh & Chang
Yeoh Shim Siow and Lay Kuan
Zharif Nizamuddin
Zi Li & Partners
Transportation and Logistics Law Firm of the Year
Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Richard Wee Chambers
Sanjay Mohan
TS Oon & Partners
Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
Adnan Sundra & Low
Albar & Partners
Azmi & Associates
Christopher & Lee Ong
Halim Hong & Quek
LAW Partnership
Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
MahWengKwai & Associates
Rahmat Lim & Partners
Shearn Delamore & Co.
Shook Lin & Bok
Tan Norizan & Associates
DEAL CATEGORIES
Debt Market Deal of the Year
ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Wakalah
Law Firm: Albar & Partners
Danainfra Nasional Berhad Islamic Bonds
Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Mohamed Ridza & Co.
Great Eastern's Medium Term Notes Programme
Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners
Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme Avaland
Law Firm: Lee Choon Wan & Co.
KLCC Property Holdings Berhad's issuance of Sukuk Wakalah
Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
Malaysia Rail Link's Sukuk Murabahah
Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
Orkim's Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar
Law Firm: Lee Choon Wan & Co.
Pantai Sukuk Wakalah Programme
Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Kadir Andri & Partners
Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad Sukuk Programme
Law Firms: Mohamed Ridza & Co; Zul Rafique & Partners
VTTI's Refinancing
Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners
Equity Market Deal of the Year
99 SpeedMart’s IPO
Law Firms: Christopher & Lee Ong; King & Wood Mallesons; Lee Choon Wan & Co
Disposal of Tropicana Gardens Mall by Tropicana Indah Sdn Bhd
Law Firms: Albar & Partners; Zul Rafique & Partners
Fujian Hitronics Technologies listing in Shanghai Stock Exchange
Law Firms: Jincheng Tongda & Neal; Joel & Co
Johor Plantations’ IPO
Law Firms: Christopher & Lee Ong; Latham & Watkins; Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
Prolintas Infra BT’ IPO
Law Firms: Kadir, Andri & Partners; Rahmat Lim & Partners
TMK Chemical’s IPO
Law Firms: Cheang & Ariff; Lee Choon Wan & Co.
M&A Deal of the Year
ANZ Group's Sale of Stake in AMMB Holdings Berhad
Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners
Bold Approach Sdn Bhd Divestment
Law Firms: Albar & Partners; Christopher & Lee Ong; Davis, Polk & Wardwell
CBRE Disposal of Stake in Suria KLCC
Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners
Joint Venture between Malaysia Rail Link and China Communications Construction
Law Firm: Shook Lin & Bok
NTT DATA Japan Corporation's acquisition of GHL Systems Berhad
Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners
Project Ivory
Law Firms: A&O Shearman; Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Kadir, Andri & Partners; Wong & Partners
Project London
Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
Project Solaris
Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Linklaters (Singapore); Rahmat Lim & Partners
S P Setia Berhad’s 50% Stake with Retro Highland Sdn Bhd
Law Firms: Albar & Partners; Lee, Perara & Tan
Sapura Energy SOMV Sale of 50% Stake with TotalEnergies
Law Firms: Adnan Sundra & Low; Ashurst; Azmi & Associates; Shearn Delamore & Co.; White & Case
Project Finance Deal of the Year
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad's Islamic Financing Facility
Law Firm: Azmi & Associates
Benih Restu Berhad's Sukuk Wakalah
Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
Berapit Mobility's Sukuk Wakalah Programme
Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
Corporate Green Power Program's Islamic Term Financing Facility
Law Firms: Albar & Partners; Shook Lin & Bok
K2 Strategic Infrastructure Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Term Loan Facility
Law Firm: Rahmat Lim & Partners
Malaysia Rail Link's Sukuk Murabahah
Law Firm: Adnan Sundra & Low
Project Falcon
Law Firms: Kadir, Andri & Partners; Rahmat Lim & Partners
Syndicated Financing for Malaysia's Iron and Steel Industry
Law Firms: Grandway Law Offices (Shanghai); Halim Hong & Quek
Telekosang Hydro Project
Law Firms: Belden; D&P Law Group; Grace Chaw & Co.
Yondr Group's Credit Facilities
Law Firms: Clifford Chance (Singapore); Milbank (Singapore); Rahmat Lim & Partners; Zul Rafique & Partners
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* The above list will be regularly updated until final.
Winners
WINNERS
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony set to be hosted on 10 April 2025, in Malaysia.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ELIGIBILITY
How do I know if I am eligible to make a submission?
We highly encourage all firms, individuals and in-house teams to submit, as we have numerous award categories to choose from. We welcome both past participants and newcomers to join the submission for the awards.
Is self-nomination permitted?
Yes, we accept self-nominated submissions. We also accept third-party submissions, should you wish to nominate an external party or vice versa.
Is there a fee required to make a submission in the law awards?
Yes, each submission for the law awards must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of USD 10, which will go towards helping ALB process your submission for the purpose of judging and covering other operational expenses, ensuring a fair evaluation of each entry. The payment of the application fee does not guarantee that the submission will be shortlisted for an award. Note this is only applicable for law firms.
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
When will the finalists and winners be announced?
The shortlist of finalists will be released around 4-8 weeks prior to the awards ceremony. The winners will be exclusively announced at the awards ceremony on 10 April 2025.
NOMINATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT
How are the finalists chosen?
Asian Legal Business will compile all of the submission entries, and the ALB editorial and research teams will extensively review each submission to ensure the criteria are met in order to advance to the shortlist of finalists. We stress that this process is fair, impartial and not subject to external influences.
How are the winners chosen?
Once the shortlist of finalists have been announced, an independent judging panel will review and select their top choices for the award categories they are assigned to. The scores for each award category will be tabulated, and the individual/firm/team with the highest score will be announced as the winner.
What are the award categories that I can take part in?
Any law firms, in-house teams or individuals may take part in multiple award categories if appropriate. ALB reserve the right to move entries from one category to another if such a change is considered appropriate. ALB’s decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Who will be on the judging panel for ALB Law Awards?
There will be an independent judging panel of at least 25 senior and expert legal industry leaders to review the submission materials. The judging panel will be selected on the basis of their expertise and knowledge and will be comprised from various sectors to correspond to the diverse list of award categories. A partial list of judges’ names will be released prior to the awarding ceremony, and the remaining judges will be revealed on the evening of the awards.
What will my contact information/my client’s information be used for?
All contact information provided will not be disclosed to external parties; and will only be seen by our ALB research team and the judges panel. We keep the information on record internally, in case we need to contact you or your client regarding any questions or discrepancies in the submission form.
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What happens if the winner of a category is not able to attend the ceremony?
The award will be given to the highest-scoring firm, department or individual in attendance at the ceremony.
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