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.
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.’
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The professionals at Abdullah Chan are recognized for their expertise and the unique perspectives they bring, spanning law, business, industry, and the critical issues that shape our clients’ success. Our lawyers and advisors draw upon their knowledge, experience, and hard-earned insights to guide clients on the issues that matter most today, while shaping strategies for the future of business, government, and society.