MARTIN CHEAH WEE TECK

Martin, the firm's founder, has over 35 years of experience navigating the complexities of corporate law. Martin has worked with top-tier firms in Malaysia and Hong Kong, gaining invaluable insights into diverse legal systems and cross-border transactions. His experience extends beyond private practice, encompassing advisory roles with the Hong Kong Government and a US-based private equity firm.

Today, Martin is recognised for his acumen in corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions. He has a deep understanding of transaction intricacies, where he guides clients through major acquisitions, takeovers, disposals, joint ventures and financing. Clients benefit from his experience which provides the confidence and clarity needed to navigate complex transactions delivering results that align with the clients' objectives.

Recent Engagements

Privatisations

Acted for the controlling shareholder in the RM3.0 billion takeover and privatisation of a publicly listed conglomerate with diversified businesses. The privatisation process involved a selective capital reduction and repayment exercise, streamlining the ownership structure and facilitating future growth.

RM2.0 Billion Asset Exchange

Successfully advised on a complex RM2.0 billion asset exchange exercise, involving the strategic disposal and transfers of lands and hospitality assets of a leading public listed corporation to our client. This transaction enabled our client to optimize its portfolio and unlock significant value.

RM2.8 Billion Corporate Reorganisation and Demerger

Structuring and advised on the delisting, reorganisation and demerger of a prominent property developer enabling the division of RM2.8 billion in assets to the shareholders of the Company via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement and capital reduction exercise under the Companies Act 2016.

Strategic Cross-Border Acquisition

Assisted a Malaysian investor in acquiring a European aviation design, engineering, and manufacturing company to expand our client's global footprint and enhance its technological capabilities.

Core Business Disposal

Acted for a Malaysian public listed company in the disposal of its core records management and storage business to a Japanese multinational.

Privatisation Projects

Acted for clients in privatisation projects with the Federal Government and the FLC in relation to the development of Government research centres and public health facilities and with DBKL on sustainable public housing renewal projects; encompassing legal counsel on privatisation agreements as well formation of special purpose project vehicles, shareholders agreements and arrangements for the privatised projects and the development of exchange lands.

Joint Developments

Acted in a Malaysian-Australian joint venture, bringing together 575 acres of land, resources, and expertise to create a large-scale mixed-use development in Johor, Malaysia. Our work encompassed structuring and crafting of the partnership and shareholders arrangements, aligning business objectives and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Corporate Real Estate

Providing comprehensive legal counsel to our client, Malaysia’s largest hypermarket operator, in structuring and executing Build-to-Sell, Build-to-Lease, and Sale and Leaseback structures with diverse stakeholders, including private landowners, developers, and major private and government-linked investment institutions, enabling our client to secure strategically advantageous commercial sites and properties for its hypermarkets and retail stores.