OUR PRACTICE AREAS / CORPORATE & REAL ESTATE

CORPORATE &

REAL ESTATE

 

Our Corporate and Real Estate Team is honored to be named a finalist for the “Deal Maker of the Year” at the Asian Legal Business, Malaysia Law Awards 2024.

Key Engagements & Experience

Examples of our engagements and the cases handled by Team IKC

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MALAYSIAN INDURSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BERHAD (MIDF)

01

Acted for the client in disbursing the Small Medium Enterprises Emergency Funds 2.0 established to assist SMEs which had their business adversely affected by natural disasters. The Fund is channelled by the Government of Malaysia via SME Corporation Malaysia to MIDF for its implementation.

RED PACKET PARTNERS

01

Advised the client on cross border securitisation of debt in Malaysia amounting to RM53 million.

TOP FEEL SDN BHD

01

Represented the client, a subsidiary of Top Glove Corporation Berhad, in the full acquisition of a local latex company in the business of manufacturing, sale and export of rubber and latex products.

CARSOME SDN BHD

01

Advised the client and drafted the Car Agency Agreement for the importation of vehicles and regulatory procedures in Malaysia.

TOP GLOVE SDN BHD AND TOP QUALITY GLOVE SDN BHD

01

Advised and managed all tenancy and leasing agreements on behalf of the client. Also, acted for the client and its subsidiaries in various sale and purchase transactions throughout Malaysia.

02

Completed the acquisition of two pieces of Agricultural Lands on behalf of the client with the transaction value of RM10.8 million.

03

Completed the bulk purchase of apartment units in Klang, Selangor for workers’ dormitory within a short period of time in light of the Covid-19 pandemic amounting to RM6 million.

04

Completed an acquisition of two pieces of Industrial Lands located in Banting, Selangor with the transaction value of approximately RM102 million.

ASIA MUSIC CITY SDN BHD (AMC)

01

Represented the client in negotiating the master tenancy and bulk leasing of a commercial mall in Kuala Lumpur. The commercial mall includes an event hall and approximately 40 sub-tenancies with an annual capital expenditure of approximately RM34million.

SAINT-GOBAIN MALAYSIA SDN BHD AND ITS GROUP OF COMPANIES

01

Acted for the client on the disposal of a piece of industrial land together with buildings comprising a single-storey office building with an adjoining lefty warehouse for the sum of RM25,500,000.00 to a United States Company registered in Malaysia.

LOOB VENTURES SDN BHD

01

Advised and acted for the client on the acquisition of a significant land parcel comprising offices and factories in Selangor, with an average value of RM67 million. This role encompassed conducting a thorough due diligence exercise. The successful completion of this acquisition played a pivotal role in driving and facilitating the expansion of the client's company.

DF MANAGEMENT SDN BHD

01

Acted as the client's representative and strategic advisor in the acquisition of a land parcel in Pahang averaging RM14.6 million in value. This acquisition played a pivotal role in enhancing the client’s land bank and advancing the growth of their agricultural enterprise.

PRIVATE CLIENT

01

Advised the client in the acquisition of a marine land situated in Melaka for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to support the client's endeavours in the construction and assembly of luxury ship yachts.

PRIVATE DEVELOPER

01

Advised the Developer Client in drafting the Development Rights Agreement for a collaborative venture between the land proprietor and the Developer. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions governing their partnership in a forthcoming development project.

GULF FREIGHT LINE SDN BHD

01

Successfully represented a Freight Forwarding Company in the strategic acquisition of a new warehouse located in Klang, with a substantial value close to RM 16 million. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for our client, fostering the expansion of their operations in both freight and warehouse services.

PERMODALAN NASIONAL DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

01

Advising and representing the client to change the ownership of one of its Project in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

MAJU ENGINEERING SERVICES SDN BHD

01

Represented and advised the client in acquiring various lands and factories with an average value of RM13 million, in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, to expand its manufacturing lines.

PRIVATE CLIENT

01

Represented and advised the client who operate veterinary clinics in acquiring shop lots with an average of approximately RM3 million to RM5 million for its expansion in Peninsular Malaysia.

COSMIC GATE SDN BHD

01

Represented and advised the client in acquiring a construction site with an average value of approximately RM12.1 million in Selangor for its construction business.

HARTAWAN GROUP

01

Advising and representing the client on various sales, purchase, and financing of one of its recent developments under the Selangorku initiative (to provide affordable homes for the middle-income group in Selangor) located in Sepang, Selangor.

DURIAN FOREST SDN BHD

01

Represented and advised the client in acquiring a piece of durian Plantation Agricultural Land in Raub, Pahang for approximately RM11 million.

SKYWORLD DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

01

Advising and representing the client on various sales, purchase, and financing of one of its recent development, Sky Awani IV and Sky Awani V, in Kuala Lumpur.

COUNTRY GARDEN & ITS RELATED ENTITIES

01

Represented the client in a series of sales, purchases, and financing transactions related to their diverse developments in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, including Aradia Residence and Baron Residence (in Kuala Lumpur), Amberside, Bay Laurel, Bay Point, Central Park, and Royal Strand (in Johor).

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Founding Partner

Partner

Senior Associate

Senior Associate II

  • IZAD KAZRAN

    FOUNDING PARTNER

    Email

    kazran@ikclaw.com

    Contact number

    • +603 6419 1118 (ext 133)

    Practice area

    • Corporate Commercial
    • Projects, Utilities & Infrastructure
    • Company Secretarial
    • Intellectual Property (Trademark Registration)

    EXPERIENCE

    Kazran advises and represents both foreign and local clients in project management and development of various industries, including energy and power, oil and gas, highways, and construction.

    He also has experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.


    CAREER

    Kazran founded IKC in 2014.

    Prior to founding IKC, Kazran was practicing in the Projects, Utilities, and Infrastructure Practice Group of Zaid Ibrahim & Co.

    He was a former Non-Executive Director (Malaysia) of a leading global investment firm and a former Corporate Affairs Director (Malaysia) of the largest steel manufacturer company in Korea.


    EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

    Registered Trademark Agent

    Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

    Certificate of Legal Practice, Legal Profession Qualifying Board Malaysia

    Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Monash University, Australia


    LANGUAGES

    English

    Malay


  • CHRIS YEE ZIHERNG

    PARTNER

    Email

    chris@ikclaw.com

    Contact number

    • +603 6419 1118 (ext 118)

    Practice area

    • Real Estate & Commercial Banking
    • Corporate Commercial

    EXPERIENCE

    Chris has been recognised as a finalist for Deal Maker of the Year 2024 by Asian Legal Business, Malaysia, by Thomson Reuters.

    Chris has vast experience in advising private clients and corporations on the sale, purchase, leasing of commercial and residential properties, and on real estate and corporate financing, including Real Property Gains Tax.

    He represents the world’s largest manufacturer of gloves on its tenancy and property transactions, including in the purchase and tenancy of various properties for workers’ dormitories within a short period of time during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Chris also acted for one of the international bubble tea chains in acquiring its new headquarter in Selangor, Malaysia.

    He frequently negotiates various contracts for both foreign and local clients, including sale and purchase agreements, individual and master tenancy, property financing and joint development.

    Chris also has experience in commercial transactions including in merger and acquisitions, sales of shares and shareholders’ agreement.


    CAREER

    Prior to joining IKC, Chris was the Head of Real Estate (Sub-sales) of Manjit Singh Sachdev, Mohammad Radzi & Partners.

    Chris now manages the Real Estate Practice of IKC.


    EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

    Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

    Certificate of Legal Practice, Legal Profession Qualifying Board

    Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Northumbria University, United Kingdom


    LANGUAGES

    English

    Bahasa Malaysia (Malay)

    华语 (Mandarin)


  • CHUA VI CHER

    SENIOR ASSOCIATE

    Email

    vicher@ikclaw.com

    Education

    • LLB Hons (Nottingham)
    • Barrister-at-Law
  • CHIN CEE YEN

    SENIOR ASSOCIATE II

    Email

    ceeyen@ikclaw.com

    Education

    • LLB Hons (Oxford Brookes), CLP