Established in 2007 following a partnership reorganisation of KM Chye & Murad, boutique firm Murad Yee Partnership focuses its corporate and securities practice on four key areas: mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, capital markets, and venture capital/private equity. The firm regularly advises listed companies, government-linked corporations, multinational subsidiaries and foreign entities. Alongside its associate firms, Murad & Foo based in Penang and Hazidin Chan in Kuala Lumpur, the firm has a combined professional strength of 15 to 20 fee-earners, in addition to being able to draw upon an extensive network of international law firms and advisers across south-east Asia and beyond. Key contacts at the firm include partners Fook Weng Yee and Ken Nie Kuay.
Client feedback
“Knowledgeable, responsive, practical advice, technically sound.” – Corporate and M&A
“The firm is extremely knowledgeable and always listens to work towards a solution together.” – Corporate and M&A
“Sound legal knowledge, delivering on time, and availability for calls and discussions.” – Corporate and M&A
Ken Nie Kuay
“He is a very good listener with strong knowledge of Malaysian law. He is also easy to coordinate with.”
Fook Weng Yee
“Very knowledgeable, practical and responsive.”
“He is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced while helpful to find solutions.”
Work highlights
Acting as transaction legal counsel and due diligence lawyers for a substantial share consolidation exercise exceeding $350 million in value. This standalone operation, uncommon in the local market, required navigating complex legal and financial landscapes. The successful handling of the transaction contributed to stabilising the company's share price and increasing market interest, particularly from institutional investors and investment funds. This outcome underscores the effective management of large-scale, specialised corporate restructuring projects.
Key clients
BetterPlace, Uzma
