Corporate & Commercial Advisory

Corporate & Commercial Lawyers in Kuala Lumpur

Sound legal structure protects business growth and mitigates commercial liability before disputes emerge. Lee Gan Teo & Wong provides corporate counsel to founders, multinational corporations, and investors on company structuring, shareholder arrangements, commercial contracts, and regional cross-border ventures.

Our corporate client base spans Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Labuan, assisting foreign investors and corporate groups entering the ASEAN market.

What We Handle

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Company Structuring & Group Setups

Entity incorporation strategy, holding company optimization, and foreign direct investment (FDI) entries into Malaysia.

Shareholders & JV Agreements

Drafting precise Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), Joint Venture contracts, founder vesting terms, and drag-along/tag-along exit clauses.

Franchise & Licensing Agreements

Commercial licensing, franchise registration with KPDN, distribution agreements, and IP commercialization.

Cross-Border Structuring & Due Diligence

Assisting ASEAN clients in cross-border acquisitions, Labuan offshore structures, and legal due diligence.

Corporate Property Acquisitions

Acquisition and disposal of corporate real estate portfolios, including share-sale tax arrangements and stamp duty planning.

Retained Legal Advisory

Ongoing retainer advisory providing direct access to senior lawyers who understand your daily business operations.

Who We Help

Founders and SMEs, family businesses, foreign companies entering Malaysia, investors, franchisors and franchisees, and property developers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a shareholders' agreement?

It is not a legal requirement, but it records each shareholder’s rights, decision making, and exit terms. It is especially useful when there is more than one shareholder or investor.

A retained advisor gives you ongoing access to a lawyer who knows your business, so you can ask questions, review contracts, and manage risk without starting from scratch each time.

A company is incorporated through the Companies Commission of Malaysia and needs a company secretary. Rules on foreign shareholding vary by sector, so we advise on the structure before you register.

Yes. We represent clients with operations in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Labuan, and advise on the Malaysian legal aspects of cross-border structures.