Corporate Lawyer | Capital Markets | Structured Investments | Regulatory Advisor

A distinguished legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience in corporate law, finance, and regulatory compliance, Mr. Chew combines elite academic credentials (LL.B & B.Com (Accounting), University of Melbourne, 1994) with a proven track record in high-stakes transactions. Admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 1996, he has since been a trusted advisor to corporations, investors, and government bodies.

Professional Journey

• Early Career: Trained at Messrs Rashid & Lee, a top-tier Malaysian corporate firm, specializing in capital markets, M&A, and venture capital.
• Leadership Role: Co-headed the corporate and finance division at Messrs Ghazi & Lim, steering complex financings and cross-border deals.
• Entrepreneurship: Founded Messrs Yong See & Partners (2007), delivering tailored legal solutions to multinationals, PLCs, SMEs, and institutional clients.

Key Expertise

• Corporate & M&A
  • Joint ventures, share acquisitions (public/private), Bursa Malaysia listings, restructuring, and FDI advisory.
• Capital Market & Financing
  • Project financing, equity & bond issuances, and banking (including bilateral, syndicated financing – both onshore and offshore).
• Structured Investments
  • Advising clients on planning and structuring commercial ventures, including investments and participations, with integrated analysis of commercial viability, tax efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Designing bespoke investment frameworks for private equity, venture capital, and cross-border transactions.
• Investment Funds
  • Establishment of unit trust, property trust, and venture capital funds; end-to-end transactional support.
• Regulatory & Policy Advisory
  • Independent advisor to Malaysia’s National Sports Council, Sports Commissioner, and Communications & Multimedia Commission, influencing legislative frameworks.
• Real Estate
  • Acquisitions, disposals, and due diligence for residential, commercial, and plantation assets.

Reputation & Impact

Widely regarded for his strategic insight, meticulous due diligence, and pragmatic yet commercial approach, Mr. Chew is a go-to counsel for clients navigating Malaysia’s dynamic corporate and regulatory landscape.