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The Euromoney Women in Business Law Awards recognises lawyers who are influential and leading professionals in their chosen fields.

The matter featured many complex issues that had to be determined for the first time in Malaysia.

The GC Powerlist is a series of publications, events and networking opportunities highlighting the most influential in-house lawyers and legal teams in business today.

Wong & Partners, member firm of Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce that it has promoted Faez Abdul Razak to Partner in its Finance & Projects practice group.

From a tax perspective, whilst there are no proposals to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax, the most significant proposals relate to the proposed introduction of capital gains tax and luxury goods tax.

We were all privileged to have had the opportunity to work with, and to appear before, Dato Seri during his lifetime.

Bursa Carbon Exchange is Malaysia's first voluntary carbon exchange and the world's first Shariah-compliant voluntary carbon exchange.

We welcome Trishelea Ann Sandosam, who joins Wong & Partners as partner.

The hub will be equipped with the first automated storage and retrieval system in the country, providing increased efficiency and flexibility for tenants.

Krystal Ng was named Tax Rising Star of the Year.

The Wong & Partners team advised Liberty International Holdings Inc. and its Malaysian licensed general insurer, Liberty Insurance Berhad, on LIB's acquisition of AmGeneral Insurance Berhad for a transaction value of RM 2.29 billion.

The cross-border team provided support across all key areas including due diligence in multiple jurisdictions, transaction documentation and negotiation, and holistic legal and regulatory advice.

Our partner Ee Von Teo and the M&A team have won awards at the recent Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2022.

This is the fifth time the Firm has taken home this coveted award, after winning it for four consecutive years in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

The Firm took home Managing Partner of the Year, Dealmaker of the Year and Young Lawyer of the Year, among other awards. 

Wong & Partners is advising Generali Asia N.V. on the proposed acquisition of the shares of AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad and AXA Affin Life Insurance Berhad. 

Award recognises achievements in IP disputes spanning patent, trademark, copyright and other IP rights.

Strategic M&A activity will be a key driver of the postpandemic recovery right across the Asia Pacific region, as companies more aggressively move to acquire technology and skills, while in some cases divesting to reduce their regulatory burdens.

We represented ib vogt GmbH in its bid to develop a solar photovoltaic power plant in Marang, Terengganu, under Malaysia's third large-scale solar tender project.

We strengthen our real estate team by hiring Tang Ai Leen, who brings 20 years of experience to her new role.