Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia

CLO extends our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating a joyous and golden Lunar New Year! 🧧🐍 May the Year of the Snake bring forth bountiful success, unwavering strength, and harmonious prosperity.   #christopherleeong #CLO #LunarNewYear #RTA #RajahTann #lawyers #yearofthesnake

We are pleased to announce that CLO has once again been recognised as one of Malaysia's leading firms in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 rankings, showcasing our expertise across a wide range of practice areas.   This year, we are proud to have retained our Tier 1 ranking in the practice areas of Antitrust & Competition, Corporate & M&A, Projects & Energy, Shipping and TMT. Further, we continue to be well-ranked in the practice areas of Banking & Finance (including Islamic Finance), Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, Fintech & Financial Services Regulatory, Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment, and Real Estate & Construction.   A heartfelt congratulations goes out to nineteen of our lawyers, who each received well-earned recognition for their exceptional work in their respective practice areas, with six partners inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame.   The Firm is also deeply honoured to have received glowing testimonials from clients, one of whom was quoted as saying:   “The firm, despite the grandness and prestige, is a place that feels warm for anyone of any businesses because of its people. As one of the most prominent firms in the country, Christopher & Lee Ong have been very accommodating and cost conscious. They take budget, growth expansion, strategy, potentials into account and both parties have always been open and transparent.”   Such appreciation and support from our clients continues to motivate us and further strengthens our commitment to providing exceptional legal expertise and building enduring partnerships.   For more information on CLO, visit https://lnkd.in/grk3vCmb   #CLO #Malaysia #thelegal500 #legal500 #marketleaders #toptier #top #tier1 #leading #legal #law #lawfirm #rankings #RTAccolades #accolades #RajahTannAsia #RTA #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #LWKA #AsiaPacific #Asia #SoutheastAsia 

The Kuala Lumpur High Court recently dismissed an application for a judicial management order, and in its decision introduced procedural safeguards to prevent the abuse of the judicial management process.   This case involved a financially-distressed company facing its sixth application for a judicial management order against it, this time by one of its creditors who was making its third application for a judicial management order against the company. Another player in this case is another one of its creditors, who contended that the multiple applications were an abuse of process filed to take unfair advantage of the automatic moratorium arising on a filing of such an application. In a move to protect the integrity of the Court's process, not only did the High Court dismiss the application, it also ordered that any further applications for a judicial management order shall not be filed except with leave of the Court and after full disclosure of all relevant matters.   In this Update, we summarise the decision of the High Court and its key takeaways.   Authored by John Mathew and Janice Ooi, this Client Update was published by 9 December 2024 and can be viewed at the link below: https://lnkd.in/geBxzVKd   John Mathew’s full profile: https://lnkd.in/g8KZ4akw Janice Ooi’s full profile: https://lnkd.in/gP5x453b   #ChristopherLeeOng #CLO #Malaysia #ClientUpdate #LegalUpdate #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #RajahTannAsia #RTA #HighCourt #Judicial #CourtProcess #FinanciallyDistressedCompanies #AutomaticMoratorium

🔊 The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to transform the border region between Malaysia's Johor state and Singapore into a premier economic hub. This strategic initiative aims to foster deeper economic integration and regional development, boosting trade, investment, and innovation across Southeast Asia. Key sectors include electronics, financial services, business-related services, and healthcare. Our legal experts from Rajah & Tann Singapore and Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia have put together an update on this transformative project. Click here to read the article: https://bit.ly/4fQKuAj We encourage businesses interested in the JS-SEZ’s opportunities to reach out to our Malaysia and Singapore teams for tailored advice and support. Stay tuned for more insights! Rajah & Tann Singapore (SG): https://lnkd.in/gZmqzfsF Christopher & Lee Ong (MY): https://lnkd.in/grk3vCmb Singapore: Kim Huat Chia: https://lnkd.in/g8XCEMvB Rajesh Sreenivasan: https://lnkd.in/gnh7AXXQ Ng Sey Ming: https://lnkd.in/gtDntAH6 Elsa Chai: https://lnkd.in/gGNwPQEX Avinash Pradhan: https://lnkd.in/g9DttVn4 Debbie Woo Pui Haan: https://lnkd.in/gZV4b3d6 Malaysia: Yew Chen Kuok: https://lnkd.in/gu-9NQXW Jennifer Lee: https://lnkd.in/ggtmjp9U Ju Lien Ooi: https://lnkd.in/grgaRWfj Celia Cheah Chiew Lan: https://lnkd.in/gRu3ja-j Sri Richgopinath: https://lnkd.in/gwX3NsbZ Adrian Y.: https://lnkd.in/gjfJhs9E Siang Ly Teo: https://lnkd.in/gRSrhX-t #JohorSingaporeSEZ #EconomicIntegration #SoutheastAsia #RegionalDevelopment #Singapore #Malaysia #legalupdates #legal #lawyer #law #RajahTannSingapore #RTS #ChristopherLeeOng #CLO #RajahTannAsia #RTA #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #LWKA

This past weekend marked an incredible milestone as Christopher & Lee Ong participated in the 10th Anniversary of the KL Bar Run with a record-breaking 176 participants representing our contingent. This event brought together our colleagues from the Rajah & Tann Asia Network including Rajah & Tann Singapore, Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners and Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law), along with clients, friends, and family, in a true celebration of camaraderie, athleticism, and regional unity. To all who joined us, thank you for making this event such a memorable success—we hope you enjoyed the warm Malaysian hospitality of CLO! CLO is proud to have participated in every KL Bar Run since its inception in 2015, and we’re thrilled to continue this tradition of excellence. Over the years, we have consistently delivered podium finishes, including four championship titles. This year was no exception, with CLO teams making an impressive mark: 5 teams placed in the Top 20 teams. Team CLO Mean Machine (Adzfar Alami, Nikisya Toh, Syed Asyraaf, and Jeremy Chan) secured 2nd place overall. Individual achievements included: Adzfar Alami – 2nd place, Male Individual Open Category Jeremy Chan – 4th place, Male Individual Open Category Patricia Ann M. Cruz – 2nd place, Female Individual Open Category Nikisya Toh – 3rd place, Female Individual Open Category Alicia Tan – 6th place, Female Individual Open Category Yee Ming Y. – 10th place, Male Individual Veteran Category Ong Beow Chieh – 6th place, Female Individual Veteran Category These results underscore our dominance not just in numbers but in performance, proving once again that CLO is a force to be reckoned with. Beyond the race, the day was filled with laughter, shared stories, and the joy of connecting with colleagues and friends from across ASEAN. From the spirited cheers during the race to the vibrant after-run activities, this event was a testament to our unique culture: a fully-integrated ASEAN firm of friends who truly know and run Asia. We'd like to give a special thank you to the organisers, the KLBC Sports Committee, for another spectacular event! We would also like to recognise our colleagues at the bar, especially Team Infinite Terror (1st place) and Team Zen Runners (3rd place), for continuing to challenge us and push us to be better each year. Here’s to many more milestones ahead!   #CLODominates #KLBarRun2025 #ASEANUnity #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #LawyersWhoRunAsia #KLBar #KLBarRun

🎧 Explore Merger Control in Southeast Asia – Podcast Episode 4! Southeast Asia's merger control landscape is diverse, with each country adopting unique regulations to safeguard competition and consumer interests. Moderated by See Ting Yon (Malaysia) and joined by our regional panellists Albert Boy Situmorang (Indonesia), Joshua Seet (Singapore), Kittipol Chamsawarng (Thailand), Sopoirvichny LY (Cambodia), Norge Patacsil (Philippines), and VU THI QUE (Vietnam), our latest podcast in the 2024 Regional Competition Conference Series breaks down essential considerations for M&A transactions, compliance strategies, and regulatory scrutiny on foreign-to-foreign mergers and gun jumping. What you will learn: ✅ Impact of competition laws on M&A ✅ Key compliance strategies ✅ Regulatory insights on foreign-to-foreign mergers 📥 Listen to the podcast here: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4a8YtjX Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DPUInv Apple: https://apple.co/422wq3D Yon See Ting: https://lnkd.in/g2WwUd4S Albert Situmorang: https://lnkd.in/gH_raKy3 Joshua Seet: https://lnkd.in/gpQifnM6 Norma Margarita B. Patacsil: https://lnkd.in/gJTk-f8S Que Vu: https://lnkd.in/gZAjbyEW Find out more about our Regional Competition & Antitrust Practice here: https://lnkd.in/g3RbHZV4 We welcome your feedback! Do provide us with suggestions on what you would like us to discuss on our future podcasts. #competition #mergercontrol #merger #mna #podcast #southeastasia #competitionbites #regionalcompetitionconference #ASEAN #law #legal #legalupdates #RajahTannAsia #RTA #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #LWKA Assegaf Hamzah & Partners Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) Rajah & Tann Sok & Heng Law Office

We are excited to announce that our CLO lawyers have earned well-deserved recognition from Lexology Index for their exceptional work across a varied range of practice areas.   We are proud to extend our heartiest congratulations to our distinguished Consultant, Christopher Lee, and our esteemed Partners, See Ting Yon, Deepak Pillai, Yew Chen Kuok, Tracy Wong, Siaw Wan Lim, Carol Lim, and Anissa Anis for their outstanding achievement in being recognised as Recommended Practitioners. A special shoutout to Yew Chen Kuok for the well-deserved accolade of being named as a Thought Leader for M&A and Governance.   The Lexology Index identifies and spotlights the world’s most influential lawyers, law firms and legal authors, honouring their expertise and contributions within their respective fields and jurisdictions, around the globe.   Find out more about: Christopher Lee - https://lnkd.in/gTqdG8Zx Yon See Ting - https://lnkd.in/gNhF8MzP Deepak Pillai - https://lnkd.in/dZRVy83x Kuok Yew Chen - https://lnkd.in/gVxc-cVH Tracy Wong - https://lnkd.in/gByswfgf Lim Siaw Wan - https://lnkd.in/gYq6GxTM Carol Lim - https://lnkd.in/gm_KjS4B Anissa Maria Anis - https://lnkd.in/d9txyaai

✨ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗵 & 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮! ✨ 2024 has been phenomenal for Rajah & Tann Asia, as we celebrated our network's 10th Anniversary and launched a new office in Shenzhen, China. As we reflect on a successful year, we're thrilled to share our plans for the upcoming year.    From expanding our presence to deepening our expertise in various practice areas, 2025 is set to be a year of growth and innovation. Hear from representatives of our member firms, Logan Leung (Vietnam), Ibrahim Assegaf (Indonesia), Melisa Uremovic (Thailand), Yew Chen Kuok (Malaysia), Patrick Ang (Singapore), Sophonnora TIV (Cambodia), Dr. Min Thein (Myanmar), Ben Yap (Philippines), Phouthong Southisan (Laos), Linda Qiao and Kian Heong Hew (China), as they share their reflections on 2024 and their outlook for 2025. We look forward to continuing our journey with our clients and colleagues, building on our successes, and achieving new milestones together. #happynewyear #celebration #festive #SoutheastAsia #Asia #legal #RajahTannAsia #RTA #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #LWKA

We are proud of our regional data experts for their well-deserved recognition in the Lexology Index: Data 2025! These partners have been identified as thought leaders and top practitioners in the 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 category: ▪ Global Elite Thought Leader – Rajesh Sreenivasan ▪ Recommended – Steve Tan, Benjamin Cheong 张汶权, Kok-Keng LAU, Iqsan Sirie, Deepak Pillai Additionally, Rajesh and Steve have also been named Thought Leaders of data privacy and protection in the Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Data 2025. Our regional expertise in data stretches across data governance, data protection, privacy, analytics and more. In the age of data, we combine our partners’ legal expertise with technical capabilities of our technology specialists at Rajah & Tann Technologies to comprehensively support some of the region’s most significant data matters, shaping both the usage of data, and the legislation that guides such usage. The Lexology Index: Data 2025 highlights leading lawyers in the areas of data privacy and protection, data security and information technology. Find out more about: Our Regional Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice – https://bit.ly/4fUb0sV Rajesh Sreenivasan – https://lnkd.in/gmiDhqp5 Steve Tan – https://lnkd.in/g5tEfHRC Benjamin Cheong – https://lnkd.in/gHw-Aisz Lau Kok Keng – https://lnkd.in/gCJ7mjBN Iqsan Sirie – https://lnkd.in/gKCGfjNU Deepak Pillai – https://lnkd.in/gCwjAHaj #LexologyIndex #data #dataprotection #dataprivacy #technology #thoughtleader #accolade #RTAccolades #law #legal #lawyer #Singapore #Indonesia #Malaysia #SoutheastAsia #Asia #AsiaPacific #RajahTannAsia #RTA #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #LWKA #Lexology

🎧 Regional Competition Conference 2024 Podcast Episode 2 Entitled “Trade, Tech, and Trust: Navigating E-Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competition in ASEAN”, this podcast panel is moderated by Tanya Tang (Singapore) and features panelllists Duy Cao (Vietnam), Ingrid Gratsya Zega (Indonesia), Sopoirvichny LY (Cambodia), Melisa Uremovic (Thailand) and Tracy Wong (Malaysia). Join our expert panellists as they explore the evolving landscape of e-commerce regulation across Southeast Asia, including: ✅ Key enforcement actions on e-commerce platforms ✅ Consumer protection measures, including Singapore’s recent action on fake customer reviews ✅ Malaysia's market review initiative on B2C marketplace platforms ✅ Trade issues, from licensing to export control risks Whether you are a business leader, legal professional, or interested in the digital economy, this podcast offers valuable insights on navigating regulatory challenges in the e-commerce sector across the region. 📥 Listen to the podcast here: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4h44dNZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DJy3sV Apple: https://apple.co/4j8nMa2 Find out more about our Regional Competition & Antitrust Practice here: https://lnkd.in/g3RbHZV4 Tanya Tang: https://lnkd.in/g84xJfWJ Duy Cao: https://lnkd.in/gavhijdj Ingrid Zega: https://lnkd.in/gsRriPJd Melisa Uremovic: https://lnkd.in/gy5EbAzz Tracy Wong: https://lnkd.in/gsQFNMhj We welcome your feedback! Do provide us with suggestions on what you would like us to discuss on our future podcasts. #competition #trade #ecommerce #consumerprotection #abuseofdominance #b2c #podcast #southeastasia #competitionbites #regionalcompetitionconference #ASEAN #law #legal #legalupdates #RajahTannAsia #LawyersWhoKnowAsia Assegaf Hamzah & Partners Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited Rajah & Tann Sok & Heng Law Office Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia