Laurel Lim Mei Ying

Laurel advises businesses navigating the convergence of corporate strategy, technology and the digital economy.

With a foundation in corporate and commercial, Laurel advises companies, investors and entrepreneurs on a broad range of strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate restructurings, corporate governance and regulatory matters. Her transactional experience has provided a deep understanding of how businesses are structured, scaled and transformed across different stages of growth.

As technology continues to reshape finance and commerce and recognising the growing convergence between technology, finance and corporate strategy, Laurel has developed a particular focus on fintech and digital assets. She advises clients on emerging areas including digital asset exchanges, payment systems, digital asset custody, tokenisation, and the evolving regulatory frameworks governing digital assets in Malaysia.

Combining corporate expertise with an understanding of emerging technologies, Laurel approaches emerging technologies through a commercial lens, bridging the gap between innovation, business strategy and regulatory requirements. She works with clients to navigate new opportunities and complex legal considerations arising from the digitalisation of financial services and the broader economy.

Career

Laurel began her legal career in corporate and capital markets practice, advising public and private companies on a range of strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, fundraising exercises, corporate reorganisations and other corporate matters.

Over the course of her practice, Laurel expanded her focus beyond traditional corporate transactions to emerging technology and digital finance, driven by the increasing role of technology in reshaping businesses and financial markets. Her experience across both established corporate practices and emerging sectors enables her to provide commercially grounded advice to clients navigating the transition towards the digital economy.