Associated Company Worldwide as registered

Selected associated Malaysian client companies presented as part of our institutional and cross-border working relationships.

GREEN DRAGON CAPITAL SDN BHD

Malaysia

GABUNGAN HARTAMAS SDN BHD

Malaysia

PANGIRAN BUDI SERVICE SDN BHD

Malaysia

INDUSTRIAL-TECH SDN BHD

Malaysia

KRYPTOVAULT

Norway

GEOPROVIDER

Norway

THE KRON LAW FIRM

United States of America

RAMOS AVIATION LAW FIRM

United States of America

DENTONS

United States of America

BIVIO INC

United States of America

DRAGON ASIA GROUP OF COMPANIES HEADQUARTERS

United States of America

EMPIRE GROUP OF COMPANIES

United States of America

CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION

China

ROSNEFT

Russia

INDONESIAN MINING ASSOCIATION

Indonesia

MINING INDUSTRY INDONESIA - MIND ID

Indonesia

DARPA

United States of America

1st Cap Bank

United States of America

2x Bitcoin ETF

United States of America

DRAGON ASIA PRIVATE BANK

United States of America

APT Satellite Holdings

United States of America

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

United States of America

ARK Space And Defense Innovation ETF

United States of America

Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment

United States of America

Agricultural Bank of China

China

American Bank Inc

United States of America

Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (legally S.W.I.F.T. SC)

Belgium

Swift Contract Solutions

Malaysia

BLACK DIAMOND GROUP

United States of America

Bankwell Financial Group Inc

United States of America

Beijing Capital International Airport Co

China

Global X Defense Tech ETF

United States of America

Royal Johor Bank INC

United States Of America

London Stock Exchange Ltd

United Kingdom

PT Telekom Indonesia

Indonesia

Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Indonesia

Authoritative Excellence and Trusted counsel for high-stakes banking and finance disputes.

DRAGON ASIA GROUP OF COMPANIES advises banks, corporations, and investors on complex cross-border contentious matters with disciplined strategic judgment.

  • Banking and finance litigation
  • Corporate and investor disputes
  • Cross-border strategic representation
Added by user manually

Credibility at a glance

A focused legal profile for banking and finance disputes, designed for fast, confident evaluation.

4,500 Active Lawyers

Global legal workforce supporting complex banking and finance disputes.

Presence Across 89 Countries

Cross-border reach for multi-jurisdiction banking and finance matters.

95% Winning Prosecution Rate

Prosecution performance in court-focused dispute proceedings.

95% Court Defense Success

Defense results in courts of justice for high-stakes disputes.

Practice Areas

Specialist legal teams across corporate, regulatory, and sector mandates

Integrated counsel for institutions, corporates, and investors requiring disciplined legal strategy across complex domestic and cross-border matters.

International legal counsel for doing business across Europe, Asia, and America, from a leading Netherlands firm with a strong focus on NATO cooperation.

International clients often face practical barriers when entering European markets, including language differences and complex local-law requirements that can slow decision-making and increase risk.

The lawyers of DRAGON ASIA GROUP OF COMPANIES advise foreign companies and investors establishing businesses in Europe and/or the Netherlands, working closely with a broad network of trusted local law firms to coordinate support across Europe and in most countries worldwide.

  • Cross-border legal guidance for business activity in Europe, Asia, and America
  • Top-tier Netherlands positioning with a professional NATO cooperation focus
  • Coordinated counsel through trusted local law-firm networks across jurisdictions
Explore our international Netherlands practice

Banking & Finance Practice Group

Award-winning Banking & Finance practice with proven transaction depth

Our team comprises dedicated lawyers with extensive experience in domestic and international financing transactions across both conventional and Islamic financing, enabling cost-effective and efficient advice on all relevant aspects of a financing transaction.

The firm’s vision and proactive methods have earned recognition from Asian Legal Business (ALB), Chambers & Partners, International Financial Law Review (IFLR), and Islamic Finance News (IFN).

“The firm continues to stand out for strategic execution in complex trade and financing mandates, with strong cross-border capability and consistent client confidence in high-value matters.”
Islamic Finance News, 2016 — Trade Finance Law Firm of the Year

We contribute to the development of the financing and debt capital market, advise on innovative products and financing structures, and remain at the forefront of new developments to serve clients effectively.

Regulatory Compliance Framework for International Practice

Our cross-border mandates are structured against clear Malaysian regulatory requirements so institutional clients can engage with confidence.

Licensing and Structure

  • Partnership governance requires a 60/40 equity and voting split, with control favoring the local Malaysian firm.
  • Team composition must maintain at least 60% local lawyer representation.
  • Operating licenses typically run for three to five years, subject to Bar Council renewal.
  • Foreign lawyers must complete annual registration renewal to remain in approved practice.

Expertise and Practice Areas

  • Permitted scope is limited to non-Malaysian or multi-jurisdictional matters involving at least one foreign law.
  • Approval depends on demonstrated specialist capability in disciplines such as international Islamic finance, cross-border mergers, and trade law.

Operational and Compliance Standards

  • Professional indemnity insurance must be maintained at levels proportionate to operational volume and risk profile.
  • Firms are expected to satisfy recurring annual duties covering accounting, prudential reporting, confidentiality controls, and data security governance.

Where your structure or dispute exposure spans multiple jurisdictions, we can map these requirements into a practical consultation strategy.

Book consultation

Track Record

Selected Matters

A curated selection spanning disputes, M&A, joint ventures, divestments, banking licences, sukuk, and other strategic cross-border mandates.

Landmark M&A

RM15 billion infrastructure acquisition

Advised on Malaysia’s largest RM15 billion infrastructure M&A transaction, recognised with the Asian Counsel Deal of the Year Award.

Islamic Finance

RM9.6 billion sukuk issuance

Acted in Malaysia’s largest RM9.6 billion sukuk for a leading independent power producer, recognised by Asian Legal Business.

Capital Markets

Landmark Islamic bond for a major port operator

Counsel on a record-value Islamic bond by one of Malaysia’s largest port owner-operators, awarded by MARC for issue value.

Public Company Takeover

RM6 billion acquisition of Road Builder Holdings Berhad group

Represented the RM6 billion takeover, later recognised among The Edge Best Deals of the Year.

Banking Merger

Multi-billion merger of MIDF and MBSB Bank

Advised on the merger of Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad and MBSB Bank Berhad, recognised by IFN and Alpha Southeast Asia in 2023.

Cross-Border Divestment

Pfizer US$15.9 billion global consumer health disposal

Counsel on Pfizer’s US$15.9 billion worldwide consumer health divestment and separate US$450 million ophthalmic business sale.

Energy Acquisition

US$2.9 billion Sapura Energy acquisition

Represented Sapura Energy Berhad in acquiring Seadrill Limited’s tender rig businesses, recognised with an Asian Legal Business M&A award.

ESG Capital Markets

Malaysia’s first green lane RM800 million sukuk

Acted as lead counsel for UMW Holdings Berhad in Malaysia’s first green lane sukuk issuance, aligning financing with sustainability criteria.

Private Equity & Joint Venture

Regional platform joint venture for institutional investors

Structured a multi-jurisdictional joint venture between private equity sponsors and strategic investors, including governance architecture, control rights, and staged capital deployment.

Regulatory Approval

Acquisition of regulated financial-services interests

Advised on a complex acquisition requiring coordinated approvals across central-bank, securities, competition, and foreign-investment regimes.

Banking Licence Strategy

Market-entry banking licence and control framework

Counselled international banking groups on licence applications, ownership thresholds, governance controls, and prudential alignment for local market entry.

Digital Banking

Digital bank licence and consortium structuring

Advised fintech-led consortia on digital banking licence readiness, shareholder arrangements, fit-and-proper submissions, and phased compliance implementation.

Corporate transactional practice

Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Venture

Selected mandates spanning cross-border acquisitions, strategic joint ventures, divestments, restructurings, and regulated financial-sector transactions.

Lease of tank farms in Port Klang Free Zone for a China state-owned enterprise

Matter

Advised a China state-owned enterprise on the lease of tank farm assets in Port Klang Free Zone, including tenancy structure, risk allocation, and transaction documentation.

Petronas pipeline project mandate for China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Co Ltd

Matter

Counselled China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Co Ltd on legal workstreams for a Petronas pipeline project, including project-contract positioning and execution risk management.

ENRA Group Berhad Labuan oil and gas hub reclamation and project agreements

Matter

Advised ENRA Group Berhad on the proposed reclamation of 200 acres in Labuan's oil and gas hub from Labuan Corporation, including the reclamation agreement, sale agreement, and turnkey contractor agreement.

Genting Energy RM3 billion bid for Prai Power Plant II and project agreements

Matter

Acted for Genting Energy on its RM3 billion bid for Prai Power Plant II and on the long-term service agreement, EPC contract, gas supply agreement, power purchase agreement, and lease agreement.

Genting Sanyen RM1.5 billion bid for Kuala Langat Power Plant extension

Matter

Advised Genting Sanyen on its RM1.5 billion bid for the Kuala Langat Power Plant extension, including bid-structure support and core transaction documentation strategy.

Sime Darby Property Berhad USD520 million and USD1.2 billion mega data centre mandates with a Google subsidiary

Matter

Advised on built-to-suit and lease structures for two major data centre projects with a subsidiary of Google LLC, including principal commercial terms and transaction documentation.

Sime Darby Property Berhad land sale and purchase in Elmina Business Park Phase 2

Matter

Acting on the ongoing disposal transaction for development land in Elmina Business Park Phase 2, including staged execution mechanics and principal risk protections.

C P Group disposal of two major Penang development land parcels to Ivory Utilities Sdn Bhd

Matter

Advised on the disposal and transfer framework for two large development parcels in Penang, including transaction structuring, title considerations, and completion protections.

MAHB and KLIA Aeropolis built-to-suit and lease mandates at Subang Airport Aeropark

Matter

Counselled Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and KLIA Aeropolis Sdn. Bhd. on project agreements with Spirit AeroSystems Malaysia and Senior Aerospace UPECA for built-to-suit and lease arrangements.

Acquisition of oil palm plantations by MHC Plantations Berhad and PPB Oil Palms Berhad

Matter

Advised on plantation acquisition transactions, covering land and asset due diligence, transfer mechanics, and transaction documentation for completion certainty.

C P Group proposed Melbourne JV for hotel and retail mall development

Matter

Structured a proposed joint venture for the acquisition and development of commercial land in Melbourne into a hospitality and retail destination asset.

ENRA Group Berhad Labuan 200-acre reclamation and related transaction suite

Matter

Acted on proposed reclamation works in Labuan and integrated agreements, including reclamation, sale and purchase, and turnkey delivery documentation.

Ekovest Berhad Johor Bahru waterfront reclamation and mixed development JV

Matter

Advised on a large-scale waterfront reclamation and joint mixed development arrangement with the State Government of Johor, including implementation structure and key project agreements.

Reliance Pacific Berhad Negeri Sembilan waterfront reclamation with a government-linked company

Matter

Counselled on a substantial waterfront reclamation and mixed development mandate in Negeri Sembilan, including concession mechanics and JV documentation.

BBN Development Berhad Bandar Baru Nilai township development portfolio

Matter

Advised on township-related property, tenancy, project development, and management transactions supporting phased execution of Bandar Baru Nilai.

Reliance Pacific and IJM JV development of World Square and Avillion Hotel, Sydney

Matter

Structured joint venture and project documentation for strategic Sydney mixed-use and hospitality assets, including World Square and Avillion Hotel.

C P Group sale of Queensbay Mall Penang to Capital Mall Trust Singapore

Matter

Advised on disposal of a major retail asset, including sale terms, buyer-side interface, and completion architecture for cross-border closing.

Genting Plantations cross-border JV with Simon Property Group for Johor Premium Outlets

Matter

Counselled on JV structuring and project arrangements to develop and operate the Johor Premium Outlets platform with an international retail partner.

Ireka Corporation Berhad One Mont’ Kiara commercial joint venture

Matter

Advised on JV documentation and commercial positioning with a Singapore property company for the One Mont’ Kiara development mandate.

MTD Group acquisition of Shell Malaysia Building in Damansara Heights

Matter

Acted on acquisition strategy and sale and purchase documentation for the landmark Shell Malaysia Building transaction in Damansara Heights.

Foreign shareholder aerospace-park JV near a major Malaysian airport

Matter

Advised on a joint venture for planning, development, and marketing of industrial lots and buildings within an aerospace park adjacent to a major Malaysian airport.

Cempaka Helicopter Corporation Sdn Bhd Dassault Falcon 8X sale, lease, and technical and maintenance service arrangements

Matter

Advised Cempaka Helicopter Corporation Sdn Bhd on the sale and lease of one Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft, including technical support and maintenance service documentation, risk allocation, and operational continuity safeguards.

Project MAFC 31 for the Malaysian Armed Forces Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence system

Matter

Advised on Project MAFC 31 in connection with the development of the Malaysian Armed Forces Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence system, including software-development initiatives, technology-transfer workstreams, and specialised defence-infrastructure implementation under Malaysian Ministry of Defence programmes, including the MAFC-31 bunker project.

MTDC investments via the Business Growth Fund and Business Start-Up Fund

Matter

Advised Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) on investment mandates under the Business Growth Fund and Business Start-Up Fund, including structure, term documentation, and governance protections.

MTDC early- and late-stage venture investments across multiple investee companies

Matter

Counselled Malaysian Technology Development Corporation on portfolio investments in various investee companies as an early- and late-stage venture capital outfit, covering transaction execution and post-investment rights.

Agensi Inovasi Malaysia AIM Innovation Fund set-up and downstream investments

Matter

Advised Agensi Inovasi Malaysia on establishing the AIM Innovation Fund and on its investment transactions, including fund architecture, investment mechanics, and portfolio governance documentation.

Malaysian Venture Capital Berhad Outsourced Partner Programme and co-investment platform

Matter

Acted for Malaysian Venture Capital Berhad on structuring its Outsourced Partner Programme, portfolio investments and co-investments, and portfolio management agreements with external partners.

Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd Labuan private equity fund establishment mandate

Matter

Advised Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd on the set-up of a Labuan private equity fund, including fund-formation documentation, regulatory alignment, and operating framework design.

Kumpulan Modal Perdana Berhad investments in various investee companies

Matter

Counselled Kumpulan Modal Perdana Berhad on investment transactions across multiple investee companies, including investment terms, shareholder arrangements, and portfolio risk allocation.

Philip Morris International Malaysian tobacco compliance policies and programme mandate

Matter

Advised Philip Morris International on compliance policy architecture and programme implementation under Malaysian tobacco regulatory requirements, including governance controls and operational rollout parameters.

Petra Perdana Berhad vessel construction agreements for 2 offshore support vessels

Matter

Acted for Petra Perdana Berhad on construction agreements with Nam Cheong Shipyard for two offshore support vessels, covering contract structure, technical risk allocation, and delivery protections.

Evergreen Lines proposed acquisition of vessels in Malaysia

Matter

Counselled Evergreen Lines on a proposed vessel acquisition programme in Malaysia, including acquisition mechanics, title transfer considerations, and transaction documentation strategy.

Leading Malaysian GLC joint venture for regional logistics aggregation and security licence platform

Matter

Advised a leading Malaysian GLC on structuring a joint venture to secure and operate a globally scarce regional logistics aggregation and security licence framework.

First banking licence revocation under Malaysian offshore laws for an Australian-licensed entity

Matter

Represented a Malaysian regulatory agency on its first revocation of a banking licence held by an Australian entity under Malaysian offshore statutory and regulatory provisions.

Malaysian GLC joint venture for a re-insurance business in Malaysia

Matter

Acted on joint venture structuring and transaction documentation for a Malaysian GLC establishing a domestic re-insurance business, including governance and licensing-alignment workstreams.

Leading Malaysian GLC worldwide re-takaful joint venture operating from DIFC

Matter

Counselled a leading Malaysian GLC on a global re-takaful joint venture structured to operate out of DIFC, including jurisdictional architecture and commercial implementation terms.

Acquisition of Malaysian licences for 7 regional and international franchise brands

Matter

Advised a Malaysian Government company on acquiring Malaysian licensing rights for seven regional and international franchises, including licence transfer terms and rollout safeguards.

TL Offshore Sdn Bhd proposed claim on pipeline re-laying costs under ExxonMobil frame contract

Matter

Advised TL Offshore Sdn Bhd on a proposed claim against ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc. for incurred costs relating to re-laying a pipeline section under a frame contract.

TL Offshore Sdn Bhd proposed claim on interim demobilisation and mobilisation of LTS3000

Matter

Counselled TL Offshore Sdn Bhd on a separate proposed claim against ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc. concerning interim demobilisation and mobilisation of LTS3000 under a frame contract.

Mauritius special purpose vehicle acquisition of Indian palm oil operations

Matter

Advised a Mauritius special purpose vehicle on acquiring palm oil operations in India from Malaysian and Indian companies, including cross-border structuring and completion mechanics.

Multinational healthcare group backed by a major Asian private equity firm on Malaysian specialized hospitals joint ventures with doctors and private equity investors

Matter

Advised on transaction structuring, governance architecture, and investment documentation for multiple specialized hospitals joint ventures with doctors and private equity participants in Malaysia.

Public listed company proposed investment in a medical centre platform

Matter

Counselled on investment entry terms, diligence workstreams, and shareholder protections for a proposed strategic investment into a medical centre business.

Private equity fund set-up of two cardiac medical centres and related doctor agreements

Matter

Advised on project structuring, doctor participation agreements, and operational legal frameworks for establishing two cardiac-focused medical centres.

Controlling shareholders of a medical centre on proposed joint venture and doctor earn-out arrangements

Matter

Acted on JV terms, phased earn-out mechanics with participating doctors, and alignment of governance and exit rights across the shareholder framework.

Agensi Inovasi Malaysia investment in Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre and KLSMC Stem Cells Sdn Bhd

Matter

Advised Agensi Inovasi Malaysia on equity investment structuring, minority protections, and transaction documentation for Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre and KLSMC Stem Cells Sdn Bhd.

Government linked company sale of an equity stake in a hospital group

Matter

Counselled on stake disposal strategy, bidder process terms, and transfer documentation for a partial exit from a domestic hospital-group investment.

Government linked company proposed investment in a health technology company

Matter

Advised on transaction structure, valuation and governance provisions, and implementation documents for a strategic investment into a health-tech platform.

Pfizer Inc. Malaysian counsel on US$15.9 billion worldwide disposal of consumer health business to Johnson & Johnson

Matter

Provided Malaysian legal counsel on local carve-out and transfer workstreams for Pfizer Inc.'s global US$15.9 billion disposal of its consumer health business to Johnson & Johnson.

Pfizer Inc. Malaysian counsel on US$450 million worldwide disposal of surgical ophthalmic business to Advanced Medical Optics

Matter

Advised as Malaysian counsel on transaction execution and jurisdiction-specific transfer matters for Pfizer Inc.'s US$450 million global disposal of its surgical ophthalmic business.

Eastman Kodak Company Malaysian counsel on US$2.4 billion worldwide disposal of health business to Onex Healthcare Holdings Inc.

Matter

Acted as Malaysian counsel on local execution, approvals, and transfer documentation in Eastman Kodak Company's US$2.4 billion worldwide disposal of its health business to Onex Healthcare Holdings Inc.

Medi Innovation Group of Malaysia RM280 million cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving HealthTrends Group and Astique Group

Matter

Advised on RM280 million cross-border M&A, related restructuring, and issuance architecture for redeemable convertible loan stocks and preference shares across the group platform.

Duopharma Biotech Berhad Main Board listing on the Malaysian stock exchange

Matter

Counselled on listing preparation, regulatory documentation, and transaction support for Duopharma Biotech Berhad's Main Board listing exercise.

Controlling shareholders of a medical centre on sale of a minority stake to selected financial investors

Matter

Advised on minority stake sale terms, investor rights package, and completion protections for a targeted equity placement into a medical-centre business.

Controlling shareholders of a managed healthcare company on sale to a Government linked investment company

Matter

Acted on disposal strategy, sale documentation, and closing mechanics for an ownership transition of a managed healthcare company to a Government linked investment acquirer.

Pantai Medicare Sdn Bhd and HMO Pacific entities group restructuring with proforma affiliated clinic and managed healthcare agreements

Matter

Counselled Pantai Medicare and HMO Pacific group entities on restructuring architecture and proforma contractual suites for affiliated clinics and managed healthcare operations.

Selected Redevelopment Matter

Military Asset Redevelopment and Relocation, Si Rusa

A major defence redevelopment mandate focused on relocating operational military assets into a purpose-built complex while aligning institutional readiness with long-term personnel welfare objectives.

Mandate scope

Advised on the relocation and redevelopment agreement for the Royal Military Police Corps Training Centre (Pulapot), the headquarters of the Army Red Warrior Acrobatic Team (ARW), and associated facilities into a newly planned complex in Si Rusa, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

Participating entities

The transaction framework involved the Ministry of Defence (Malaysia), the Royal Military Police Corps (Pulapot), Army Red Warrior Acrobatic Team command stakeholders, and appointed implementation and delivery entities coordinating relocation, construction sequencing, and handover governance.

Housing linkage

The redevelopment package was linked to SASaR ("one military personnel, one house"), integrating relocation outcomes with personnel housing delivery to support continuity, retention, and service-family stability.

Complex components

  • Headquarters office
  • Wisma Perwira
  • Wisma Bintara
  • Multipurpose hall
  • Training facility
  • Accommodation facility
  • Marching field
  • Shooting range
  • Supporting facilities

This mandate reflects integrated military asset redevelopment: balancing operational relocation, infrastructure delivery, and measurable personnel welfare outcomes within a single strategic programme.

Book consultation

Independent market recognition

Industry recognition for banking and finance disputes

Respected legal directories and sector publications have consistently ranked our banking and finance capability among leading practices in the region.

“Dragon Asia Group Of Companies banking and finance practice was at the top of its game last year – the firm was involved in a number of eye-catching international syndicated facilities and acquisition financings.”

IFLR1000 2017

Tier 1

“Under the leadership of Jeneral Tan Sri Sir Dr Ir Feroz, Dragon Asia Group Of Companies is commended for its technical expertise paired with a great sense of responsibility from partners when supervising the team.”

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018

Tier 1

“The range of dependable work delivered by Dragon Asia Group Of Companies, including acquisition, project and Islamic finance, makes it an outstanding practice.”

Asialaw 2018

Outstanding

“Dragon Asia Group Of Companies excels at debt capital markets, in addition to syndicated loans. The practice is also highly capable in Islamic finance.”

Asialaw 2018

Outstanding

This independent recognition reflects the depth, judgment, and cross-border execution we bring to complex banking and finance mandates.

Book consultation

Client perspectives

Measured confidence from complex mandates

Selected feedback from banking and finance clients who valued strategic clarity, composure under pressure, and practical guidance in high-stakes disputes.

“Their advice was direct, commercially grounded, and steady across jurisdictions. It gave our board the confidence to act without delay.”

Elena Markovic

Group General Counsel, Regional Infrastructure Lender

“In a sensitive lender dispute, the team remained calm and precise. Every recommendation reflected both legal risk and commercial reality.”

Rahul Sen

Head of Legal, Cross-Border Investment Platform

“We needed strategic structure, not noise. The counsel was disciplined, discreet, and consistently focused on the end position.”

Marina Kovács

Managing Director, Corporate Treasury Advisory