Corporate Finance Law in Malaysia | 2025
Corporate Finance Law in Malaysia | 2025
| Author | Nik Norzrul Thani, Zukhairi Salehudin, Naqiyuddin Muhammad, and Muhammad Umar |
| Publication Date | 2025 |
| ISBN | 9786297700700 |
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Format |
Hardcover + eBook / eBook |
| Publisher | Sweet & Maxwell |
Corporate finance plays a vital role in a company’s long-term growth and stability, encompassing the strategic management of financial resources to enhance shareholder value and support sustained performance. It involves critical decisions on capital structuring, risk oversight, and overall financial strategy—key to achieving a company’s objectives.
This book serves as a comprehensive reference for professionals in the financial sector, offering practical insights into the core principles and practices of corporate finance. It also provides useful guidance for corporate leaders and management teams on structuring financing strategies to support business expansion. Informed investors will also benefit from the real-world discussions and practical approaches included.
The analysis is grounded in Malaysia’s regulatory landscape, with detailed references to frameworks established by Bank Negara Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia, and the Labuan Financial Services Authority. Key legislation discussed includes the Financial Services Act 2013, Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, and the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, along with applicable rules and guidelines.
Topics such as debt financing—through bank loans, bonds, sukuk, and initial exchange offerings—and equity financing—via IPOs, venture capital, crowdfunding, and private equity—are thoroughly explored, supported by case studies to illustrate their application. A dedicated chapter examines mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers, highlighting their importance as key tools for corporate growth.
The book also critically discusses essential areas such as insider trading, risk management, the evolving role of the board of directors, shareholder engagement, and the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations on corporate finance decisions.
This resource is invaluable for corporate lawyers, finance professionals, board members, in-house counsel, bankers, entrepreneurs, and discerning investors looking to deepen their understanding of corporate finance in the Malaysian context.
Key Features of Corporate Finance Law in Malaysia:
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Focused treatment of Malaysian corporate finance law and its practical implications.
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In-depth analysis of financing structures and business growth strategies.
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Detailed reference to relevant legislation and regulatory guidelines.
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Practical case studies offering real-world insights and clarity.
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Dedicated discussion on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance as part of risk management.
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Authored by experienced corporate legal practitioners with hands-on expertise in major corporate finance deals.
Contents of Corporate Finance Law in Malaysia:
About the Authors:
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Dr Nik Norzrul Thani serves as the Chairman and Senior Partner of Zaid Ibrahim & Co. He brings extensive legal and financial experience, having previously practiced with the international law firm Baker & McKenzie. His earlier career also included roles in an audit firm and a Kuala Lumpur-based bank. Dr Nik is a board member of several public and government-linked entities.
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Zukhairi Salehudin is a Partner at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of corporate transactions. His portfolio includes initial public offerings, dual listings, rights issues, mergers and acquisitions (both domestic and cross-border), takeovers, corporate restructurings, and the structuring of Shariah-compliant investment funds.
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Naqiyuddin Muhammad is a corporate lawyer at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. who focuses on transactional matters such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and foreign direct investment in Malaysia. He also brings expertise in risk management and anti-money laundering (AML), gained through his role in the firm’s Risk Management team.
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Dr Muhammad Umar is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA. He teaches business law, company law, and corporate governance. Before entering academia, he practiced law as an associate at Zaid Ibrahim & Co., assisting in numerous corporate transactions. His PhD research examined the regulatory frameworks surrounding related-party transactions (RPT) within ASEAN jurisdictions.
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