Commentary on Malaysian corporate law
Analysis and practice notes from our lawyers — capital markets, M&A, restructuring and commercial law in Malaysia.
Ching, Elaine & Co publishes commentary and practice notes on Malaysian corporate law. This Insights hub brings together clear explanations of corporate transactions, governance, restructuring, insolvency, data protection and commercial issues that arise for companies, boards, shareholders and investors.
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Is a Share Transfer Void if ‘Deemed Completed’ but Not Registered Before a Winding-Up Petition is Presented? A Legal Perspective
Whether a share transfer substantively completed before a winding-up petition is void under Section 472(1) of the Companies Act 2016, and when a court validation order…
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Corporate Rescue or Termination? Comparing Receivership, Winding Up and Schemes of Arrangement in Malaysia
A comparison of receivership, winding up and schemes of arrangement in Malaysia, covering restraining orders under Section 368, rescue financing, cram-down powers and creditor classification.
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Trade and Logistics in Malaysia: Licensing Requirements
An overview of Malaysian licensing requirements for logistics businesses, covering bonded warehouses, carrier and courier licences, freight forwarding, customs agents and IILS status, with capital and…
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Shareholders Agreement in Malaysia – Lawyer’s Drafting Tips
A practical guide to shareholders agreements in Malaysia: whether you need one, how they bind new shareholders, and the key clauses lawyers include when drafting.
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Difference Scheme of Arrangement, Judicial Management and Corporate Voluntary Arrangement
A section-by-section comparison of the scheme of arrangement, corporate voluntary arrangement and judicial management under the Companies Act 2016, covering eligibility, moratoriums, creditor approval and binding…
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Data Privacy Law in Malaysia
An overview of Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010: data users and data processors, the seven Data Protection Principles, and registration requirements for certain classes of…
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The Law of Undue Preference in Malaysia
An overview of undue preference under section 528(1) of the Companies Act 2016, including when payments to creditors are void and how courts distinguish insolvency from…
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Blockchain Law in Malaysia – Malaysian Legal Perspective
An overview of Malaysia's regulatory framework for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, covering the POS Order 2019, SC authorisation for ICOs, digital asset exchange registration and BNM anti-money…