Established in 2002, Wong Beh & Toh has built a strong reputation among its peers for advising on equity capital markets transactions. The firm is particularly active in initial public offerings and secondary listings on major Malaysian exchanges. In addition to its equity capital markets work, the firm also provides clients with guidance on general corporate and mergers and acquisitions matters, encompassing both inbound and outbound investments. The key partners leading the firm’s practice are Wong Tat Chung, Patricia Toh and Cynthia Toh. The firm lost partner Lit Fwu Chin to Zul Rafique & Partners in October 2022.
Client feedback
"Very professional, resourceful, and handles issues promptly." – Corporate and M&A
"Demonstrates good legal knowledge and a strong understanding of the requirements and expectations of regulatory authorities." – Corporate and M&A
Tat Chung Tong
"Good legal knowledge and good understanding of regulatory authorities' requirements. Easy to reach. Prompt response."
Lin Lin Yeap
"Detail-oriented, resourceful, and handles issues promptly."
Work highlights
Advised Tomypak Holdings on the acquisition of a majority stake in EB Packaging. The deal involved Tomypak Flexible Packaging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tomypak Holdings, acquiring a 70% equity interest in EB Packaging. The transaction also included structuring call and put options for the potential future acquisition of the remaining 30% equity interest in EB Packaging.
Advised Elsoft Research on its acquisition of Xyrius Solutions. The deal involved Elsoft acquiring 100% equity interest in Xyrius for a total consideration of RM10 million ($2.3 million). The purchase was structured as a combination of cash payment and share issuance.
Key clients
Berjaya Corporation, HIL Industries, Karex
Work highlights
Advised NationGate Holdings on its initial public offering and listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities.
Represented Oppstar in its IPO and listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities.
Assisted Supercomnet Technologies in transferring its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities. This included the transfer of its entire issued capital and outstanding warrants, as well as the adoption of a new company constitution.
Key clients
CAB-Cakaran Corporation, Elsoft Research, TT Vision Holdings, YBS International
