2026
The Firm
Abdullah Chan’s is noted for its strong capabilities in advising on regulatory aspects of both conventional and Islamic financing transactions. The team regularly acts for domestic and international corporates, financial institutions and investors on a broad range of financing matters, including structured finance, corporate finance and Shariah-compliant transactions. Clients value the firm for its commercial awareness, responsiveness and pragmatic approach to deal execution.
The practice is jointly led by Vincent Chan Siew Onn, who is experienced in corporate and banking finance matters; Shelina Razaly Wahi, who brings sector-specific expertise in oil and gas and media-related financing; Gopala Krishnan Sundaram, who focuses on regulatory and compliance issues; and Yap Hui Lu, who is well regarded for her work on real estate-related financing transactions.
The Firm
Abdullah Chan’s Ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026, Abdullah Chan’s Corporate/M&A team advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and foreign investments, acting for domestic and international corporates, financial institutions and investors. The Kuala Lumpur–based practice is recognised for its commercial insight, responsiveness and practical transaction support.
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Vincent Chan Siew Onn
Managing Partner
Vincent Chan is recognised by The Legal 500 for his work in Corporate and M&A. He leads the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice and advises financial institutions and corporates on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.
Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi
Partner
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Vincent Chan Siew Onn
Managing Partner
Vincent Chan is recognised in the Global and Asia-Pacific Chambers Rankings 2026 for Corporate/M&A. He leads the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice, advising financial institutions and corporates on mergers, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
Vincent Chan Siew Onn
Managing Partner
Vincent Chan, Managing Partner at Abdullah Chan & Co., Recognised by IFLR1000 as a Highly Regarded Lawyer for his expertise in Banking & Finance, Corporate & M&A in Malaysia.
Gopala Krishnan K. Sundaram
Partner
Gopala Krishnan K. Sundaram, Partner at Abdullah Chan & Co., is recognised by IFLR1000 as a Notable Practitioner for his expertise in Banking & Finance and Corporate M&A in Malaysia.
Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi
Partner
Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi, Partner at Abdullah Chan & Co., is recognised by IFLR1000 as a Highly Regarded Lawyer for her expertise in Aviation, Banking & Finance, and Corporate M&A in Malaysia.
Wong Li Yee
Senior Associate
Senior Associate at Abdullah Chan & Co., is recognised by IFLR1000 as a Rising Star for her expertise in Corporate M&A in Malaysia.
Sam Tung Woey
Senior Associate
Senior Associate at Abdullah Chan & Co., is recognised by IFLR1000 as a Rising Star for his expertise in Banking & Finance and Corporate M&A in Malaysia.
Vincent Chan Siew Onn
Managing Partner
Vincent Chan has once again been recognised by Asia Business Law Journal as one of Malaysia's Top A-List Lawyers 2026, reaffirming his reputation as one of the country's leading legal practitioners. This recognition reflects his continued excellence, professionalism, and dedication to delivering exceptional legal services.
Vincent Chan Siew Onn
Managing Partner
Vincent Chan, Managing Partner at Abdullah Chan & Co., is recognised by AsiaLaw as a Distinguished Practitioner for his outstanding work in Corporate & M&A and Capital Markets in Malaysia & South East & Eastern Asia (asialaw).
Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi
Partner
Shelina Razaly Wahi is recognised by AsiaLaw as a Distinguished Practitioner for her expertise in Dispute Resolution and Employment law in Malaysia & South East & Eastern Asia (asialaw).
Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi
Partner
Shelina Razaly Wahi is recognised by AsiaLaw as a Distinguished Practitioner for her expertise in Dispute Resolution and Employment law in Malaysia.
Client Testimonial
Corporate and M&A
Key clients: Sime Darby Property Berhad
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The firm punches above its weight when it comes to quality of work and attention to client's needs. From my more than 2 decades of capital markets experience, I can honestly say that the team's capabilities and competencies puts some bigger named firms to shame.’
‘Well thought out strategies and timely, practical advice sets them apart, besides putting the client's needs first. Vincent Chan and Datin Shelina are among the best lawyers I have worked with.’
‘Advice and information is provided to clients in the style of in-house counsel rather than external practitioners, meaning that it is targeted and useful. This is incredibly rare in the market, and very welcome.’
‘Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi is an exceptional lawyer. As a former GC, she understands what in-house counsel and businesses are looking for when they engage external counsel. Her advice is always pragmatic, practical and user-friendly.’
Key clients of the firm include Permodalan Nasional Berhad.
Financial and corporate
Abdullah Chan & Co is a corporate law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm is authorised to practise as lawyers in Malaysia including in Labuan International Business and Financial Centre. It regularly advises financial institutions and corporations on acquisition, property and asset financing.
Highlights
The firm has a strength in the financing and corporate sectors. It stands out for its expertise in the aviation and aerospace sectors. Other key experience is in the oil and gas, financial services and real estate sectors, advising both private and government clients on M&A, compliance, privatisation and inbound and outbound direct investment.
During the past research cycle, the firm continued to be active in banking and finance, project, and M&A. Recent highlight of the works includes advised seller Permodalan Nasional Berhad in $15 billion merger between the Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) group of companies and MBSB Bank Berhad (MBSB) banking group.
Key Clients
Key clients of the firm include Permodalan Nasional Berhad.
Testimonials
Asset Finance
“Good teamwork among their staff, pro-active action and initiative to solve problems with many commitments, easily accessible anytime.”
M&A
“Partner and team from Abdullah Chan & Co are very professional, dedicated and approachable. They are able to provide insight and provide solution on the issues/matters arising during the transaction/corporate exercise process. They possess high standard of legal knowledge and experience and able to provide proposed solution on the matters promptly.”
Project Development
“Dedication of the partner in charge and quality of advice.”
Vincent Chan
“Mr Vincent possesses outstanding and high standards of knowledge and experience. He is able to solve all the issues arising from the transaction/corporate exercise process. He is dedicated, approachable and very professional.”
Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi
“Sound aviation legal knowledge, willingness to solve problems.”
Li Yee Wong
“Ms Li Yee possesses strong professional knowledge and experience. She is able to provide solutions to the issues arising from the transaction/corporate exercise process. She is dedicated, approachable and very responsive.”
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