Zul Rafique & Partners maintains a sweet spot in the market for its banking and finance, capital markets, construction and employment expertise. The firm’s banking and finance group, in particular, enjoys a strong reputation for its handling of sophisticated debt restructuring mandates, asset-backed securities transactions, Islamic banking and project finance instructions. Zul Rafique & Partners is similarly well regarded for its debt capital markets capabilities, having advised on numerous sukuk (Islamic bond) issuances. Mei Mei Loh and Jayasingam Poopalasingam, both vastly experienced lawyers, lead two core practice areas as key partners within the firm, guiding clients through banking and finance deals and complex employment issues, respectively.
Client feedback
"Attentive to the needs of their clients, including being flexible with their time. Additionally, dynamic enough to provide probable solutions and strategise their approach according to business nuances." – Infrastructure
"The firm provides reliable guidance on employment issues and meets clients' needs in a professional manner." – Labour and employment
"Strong legal competence in employment law." – Labour and employment
Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam
"Idza is a dynamic individual who understands her clients' needs well and is not stingy with knowledge sharing, going above and beyond."
David Lee
"Ability to lead deals and demonstrate leadership."
"Very responsive and commercial. David Lee is a very seasoned lawyer."
Thavaselvi Pararajasingam
"She exhibits extensive knowledge in the field of industrial relations law."
Keat Ching Wong
"Strong legal competence, attention, and responsiveness."
Work highlights
Advised RHB Investment Bank on Solarvest Holdings' Sukuk Wakalah programmes, comprising Islamic medium-term notes (IMTNs) and commercial papers with a combined limit of RM1billion ($228 million). The programmes include sustainable and responsible investment IMTNs, based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.
Advised United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) and AmInvestment Bank on Global Vision Logistics’ RM1.5 billion IMTNs (Sukuk Murabahah) programme. The ASEAN green sustainable and responsible investment Sukuk will partly finance the Shah Alam International Logistics Hub, Malaysia's first green-certified logistics hub. The structure incorporates Shariah principles, sustainable investment frameworks, and complex security and default provisions.
Key clients
CIMB Investment Bank, Genting, Petronas Dagangan
