Christopher & Lee Ong has cemented itself as one of the leading firms in the antitrust and competition arena. By virtue of its membership of the Rajah & Tann Asia group, the department is well-positioned to provide a wealth of tech-enabled solutions. Offering a full service to its clients, the firm regularly advises international multinational corporations, banks, government organisations, and international counsels. Key strengths include advising on competition law concerns in the telecoms industry, conducting due diligence, acting as counsel in M&A transactions, and carrying out comprehensive audits and reviews of clients’ business operations. Yon See Ting heads the team, and Jane Guan has been instrumental in growing the competition practice. Both practitioners are praised as ‘approachable and collaborative, with deep expertise in competition law’.

Shearn Delamore & Co’s antitrust and competition practice counts foreign multinationals, domestic enterprises, and government-linked companies from various industries, among its key roster of clients. The team frequently advises on cases pertaining to the alleged infringement of the Competition Act 2010, price fixing, and due diligence, where recent standout work includes acting on the first and only successful merger control notification in Malaysia. Industry veteran Anand Raj heads the department alongside K Shanti Mogan, who offers advisory services, compliance audits, and legal representation in competition law disputes. Lilien Wong is a notable member of the team and has demonstrable know-how in regulatory compliance work, as well as in commercial litigation and arbitration.

The competition practice at Skrine comprises of advising a wide range of clients within the pharmaceutical, shipping, and insurance industries, among others. Acting for reputable local and global companies, government-linked corporations, and trade associations, the team advise on cases often concerning block exemption applications, complaints and leniency applications, and cartel and abuse of dominance investigations. Notably, the department frequently works on dawn raids and competition audit matters. Praised as 'an excellent lawyer with impeccable industry knowledge and commercial savvy', Tan Shi Wen, who has demonstrable experience representing companies and industry groups at the Malaysian Competition Commission, jointly leads the team alongside To’ Puan Janet Looi.

Under the strong leadership of Andre Gan and Lydia Kong, who are renowned for their expertise in competition-related M&A transactions, the team at Wong & Partners advise on an array of antitrust and competition issues. Instructed by both local and international clients from a diverse scope of industries, the firm advises on merger control mandates, innovative pricing and expansion policies, cross-border deals, and in navigating strict government investigations. As the Malaysian Competition Commission is taking steps towards the introduction of a comprehensive merger control regime, the practice is strategically placed to advise in this area, given its demonstrated calibre in international competition matters.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s antitrust and competition practice prides itself on offering a full-package service to its clients. Much of the firm’s work consists of conducting due diligence and compliance audits and arranging for mock dawn raid exercises. In particular, the department has strengths in coordinating matters relating to pricing concerns within Malaysia’s complex regulatory regime and advising on the competition elements of M&A transactions. Jack S’ng Hoi leads the practice with a track record in advising on various competition-related disputes. The team frequently offers advice within the telecoms, healthcare, and oil and gas industries in Malaysia.

Raja, Darryl & Loh’s competition department is spearheaded by industry veteran Chew Phye Keat. Often acting for clients in the insurance, automotive, and telecoms industries, the firm frequently advises on issues concerning joint purchase arrangements, pre-merger notifications, and prospective collaborations with competitors. Senior associate Cheong Chun Yong serves as a valuable asset to the team and has displayed a particular strength in conducting due diligence and competition audits to ensure necessary compliance with the Malaysian law.

Lim Chee Wee Partnership’s practice is headed by Kwan Will Sen, who is praised as a ‘chess grandmaster when it comes to competition law litigation’. The firm is regularly engaged by the Malaysia Competition Commission and frequently handles issues including anti-competitive agreements, assessment of penalties, and the abuse of dominant position. ‘Charismatic litigator’ Lim Chee Wee is a key member of the team and has wide-ranging expertise in the corporate, regulatory disputes, and commercial sectors.

Chen Lee Won, an expert in the corporate and M&A sector, leads the team at Rahmat Lim & Partners. The department is regularly engaged by a broad range of clients including government-linked companies, trade associations, and multinational corporations. With experience in conducting cross-jurisdictional merger control self-assessments, the firm also offers advice on exemption applications to the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC), joint ventures, and distribution agreements. Penny Wong illustrates her strengths in the field through her active involvement in investigations by the MyCC and in representing clients in appeal hearings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Wen & Co’s practice is led by Nicole Leong, a specialist in competition law.. Frequently engaged by local corporations and conglomerates to advise on bid rigging decisions and price fixing matters, the team helps clients adjust to the transforming competition landscape in Malaysia. Senior associate Heng Jia is a key member of the group and is often involved in various competition matters, such as dawn raids and defending clients against competition investigations.