KMD Lee & Co, a boutique law firm founded by Kim Meng (David) Lee and former Zaid Ibrahim & Co colleagues, specialises in capital markets, banking and finance, and corporate law. Led by Lee, the firm handles diverse domestic and international financial matters, including syndicated lending, aircraft finance, and debt restructuring. They represent various parties in both local and cross-border transactions.
Client feedback
“KMD Lee & Co is able to provide very practical solutions to address our concerns in a very prompt manner.” – Banking and finance
“The partners are seasoned professionals who are at the forefront of legal developments in Malaysia. The team consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, ensuring that our needs are promptly addressed and deadlines are met without compromise.” – Banking and finance
Kim Meng (David) Lee
“David Lee has in-depth knowledge of finance and banking, at both domestic and international level. He has excellent understanding and familiarity with international financial product and is able to deliver services with strong commercial sense.”
"David Lee's extensive expertise in a variety of financings has been demonstrated through his exceptional track record, particularly in the successful transactions that he has handled for us. David is a seasoned financing lawyer who is commercially aware and great to work with on complex and difficult transactions."
Work highlights
Acted as the Malaysian counsel for the arrangers, composed of three banks, on a $1.2 billion syndicated term loan facility (STL) granted to Biocon Biologics for the purpose of acquiring the global biosimilars business of its long-term partner Viatris. This deal marks the largest STL to pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing companies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Key clients
Kenanga Investment Bank, OCBC Bank (Malaysia)
