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Private Equity
We advise extensively on private equity work from assisting with the establishment and structuring of private equity funds (including venture capital, mezzanine, wholesale), both onshore and offshore, to the management and exit mechanisms for investors. We advise the general partners, limited partners or sophisticated investors, promoters, management companies and investment advisors or fund managers in private funds, and liase with the relevant authorities for registration or licensing issues relating to the set up of funds. We also advise on the establishment of unit trusts and REITs.
Latest insights
Zaid Ibrahim & Co contributed to the Lexology Panoramic: Private Equity 2025 (Fund Formation) Malaysia.
Authored by Director, Client Solutions, Chua Wei Min , Partner, Geraldine Oh, Kellie Allison Yap and, Senior Associate, Jean Lee, the article offers a detailed overview of essential information regarding Malaysia’s private equity fund formation regime.
The guide explores, among other, forms of vehicle, forming a private equity fund vehicle, limited liability for third-party investors, fund manager's fiduciary duties and more. Please connect with us should you require further advice and guidance relating to private equity fund formation in Malaysia.
Read the full article here.
Lexology Panoramic: Private Equity 2025 (Fund Formation) Malaysia
Zaid Ibrahim & Co contributed to the Lexology Panoramic: Private Equity 2025 (Transactions) Malaysia.
Authored by Director, Client Solutions, Chua Wei Min and Partner, Muhammad Zukhairi Muhammed Salehudin, the article offers a detailed overview of things to know regarding Malaysia’s private equity transactions.
The guide explores, among other, types of private equity transactions, corporate governance, tax consideration, shareholders’ agreement, shareholder rights, acquisition, exit strategies and more.
Read the full article here.
Lexology Panoramic: Private Equity 2025 (Transactions) Malaysia
Zaid Ibrahim & Co contributed to the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide 2025 on Malaysia Private Equity.
Authored by Director, Chua Wei Min and Partner Muhammad Zukhairi, the guide offers a detailed overview of Malaysia’s private equity laws and regulations through a country-specific Q&A.
The guide explores key insights, including the proportion of transactions involving financial sponsors as buyers or sellers over the last 24 months, differences in M&A transaction terms when acquiring from trade sellers versus financial sponsor-backed companies, and more.