Financial Services

Navigating complexity with clarity. We advise on financing, fintech and regulatory matters across Malaysia and beyond, delivering practical solutions and proven results.

We advise clients across the full spectrum of financial services, from conventional and Islamic financing to fintech, digital assets and cross-border investment structures. Our lawyers possess a deep understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks, enabling us to guide financial institutions, investors and corporation through complex transactions and compliance issues with clarity and foresight.

Whether navigating regulatory approvals, fundraising rounds or financial restructuring, we deliver solutions grounded in commercial reality and regulatory precision.

Capabilities

Advised and represented Temokin Group on allotment of shares in its subsidiary for subscription by private investors to fund the project of construction, maintenance and operations of the Middle Ring Road Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (LINTAS) in Malaysia with the contract value of RM2.3 billion.
Advised and represented EDAR Megah Holdings Sdn Bhd as a B2B digital wholesale supplier in its fundraising exercise which involves drafting, reviewing and finalising the share subscription agreement for the investors for a total share subscription value of RM1 million.
Advised and represented ACME Chemical Malaysia Sdn Bhd, in due diligence exercise for Series-B fundraising which involves conducting legal due diligence including the preparation of due diligence planning memorandum, establishment of due diligence working group, and finalisation of due diligence report for the investors for a total share subscription value of RM20 million.
Advised and represented a subsidiary of Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad in due diligence exercise on a target company for the purpose of shares subscription value of RM35 million.
Advised a British Virgin Islands–domiciled investment fund on its proposed private offering to sophisticated Malaysian investors, ensuring compliance with the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) Guidelines. Our role included reviewing offering materials, advising on regulatory exemptions, assessing internal policies and procedures and providing legal opinions on cross-border investor engagements and third-party involvement.

Advised and represented Ranhill Utilities Berhad for the sale of the issued Islamic Medium Term Notes under the principal of Sukuk Murabahah of RM35 million in one of its subsidiary.
Advised and represented Ranhill Utilities Berhad in the project financing of a build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) of a gas-fired power generation facility with a minimum net generating capacity of 100 megawatts in Sabah with a total financing sum of RM588 million.
Advised and represented SA Puncak Management Sdn Bhd to provide Islamic factoring facilities for the project on baseline survery for Kasawari Gas Development Project with a total financed sum of RM11 million.
Advised and represented SA Puncak Management Sdn Bhd to provide Islamic factoring facilities for the supply of synthetic butadiene rubber gloves for medical and laboratory usages to healthcare company with a total financed sum of RM5.2 million.
Advised and represented a Turkish shipbuilder for the procurement and construction of one Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) for Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) with consideration of USD 68.8 million.

Advised and represented BLOX Blockchain Sdn Bhd, a fintech company in its application to Central Bank of Malaysia’s Sandbox especially on regulatory impediments faced by the company in pursuing their innovation involving cryptocurrencies.
Advised and represented Beez Fintech Sdn Bhd, a registered merchant acquirer that provides merchant acquiring services under the name ‘bayarlah’, in its compliance requirement with the Central Bank of Malaysia as well as business optimisation.
Advised and represented Street Corner HK Limited, a Hong Kong private limited company in the establishment of its locally incorporated company in Malaysia and reviewing, advising and finalising all transaction documents, policies and procedures for its e-wallet application with the Central Bank of Malaysia.
Advised and represented Luminor Capital Malaysia Sdn Bhd in advising, reviewing, and finalising the security documents for moneylending facilities in accordance with the Moneylenders Act 1951.
Acted for Propel Capital Sdn. Bhd. in its application to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for a Moneylending Licence. We advised on the regulatory-compliant corporate structure, prepared the business plan and security documents under the Moneylenders Act 1951 and managed the full application process, including engagement with KPKT and addressing compliance queries.
Advise DMC Fincap Sdn. Bhd. on all aspects of legal and compliance matters under the Moneylenders Act 1951 including continuous consultation on regulatory obligations, review and drafting of commercial and operational agreements and strategic legal support. Our role also covers successful licensing renewals with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), including full preparation of submission materials, procedural compliance, and liaison with regulators to secure approvals for ongoing licenced operations.

Key Contacts

Nazmi Zaini

Managing Partner

nazmi@nzchambers.com

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Maryam Amilah

Associate & Company Secretary

maryam@nzchambers.com

Zahid Zulkifli

Associate

zahid@nzchambers.com

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