Compliance & Regulatory
What We Do
Our Compliance and Regulatory practice advises clients on navigating Malaysia’s legal and regulatory framework across a range of regulated industries. We assist businesses in understanding and complying with requirements imposed by key regulatory authorities, including the Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Companies Commission of Malaysia, as well as other relevant enforcement agencies.
The practice supports clients in obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, licences, and permits necessary for their operations, and in managing ongoing compliance obligations. We also advise on regulatory aspects of corporate transactions, business expansions, and restructuring exercises. In addition, we act as Malaysian counsel on cross‑border compliance matters, working closely with foreign law firms and international advisers to support clients facing multi‑jurisdictional regulatory considerations.
How We Can Assist You
We advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters throughout the lifecycle of their businesses, from initial establishment and licensing to ongoing compliance and regulatory engagement. Our work includes advising on sector‑specific regulatory requirements, corporate governance obligations, and interactions with regulators, with a focus on practical risk management and regulatory alignment.
We work closely with clients to assess regulatory exposures, respond to compliance challenges, and implement policies and procedures that support their operational and strategic objectives. Where matters involve cross‑border elements, we coordinate with foreign counsel and international advisers to address multi‑jurisdictional compliance considerations. Throughout each engagement, we provide clear, commercially grounded advice to help clients navigate regulatory developments efficiently while maintaining business continuity and compliance confidence.
Why We Stand Out
Quality
Personalized service from a focused team of lawyers, capable of handling complex, high-value transactions. Agile and client-focused, offering premium expertise without the bureaucracy of larger firms.
Experience
Extensive experience engaging with government-linked companies (GLCs), public-listed companies (PLCs), and private corporations across diverse industries.
Strong capability in handling compliance-heavy projects, corporate governance, and large-scale infrastructure or financing transactions.
Global
Active involvement in LAWorld, a non-exclusive international legal network of nearly 70 independent mid-sized law firms across 100 cities worldwide.
This membership gives MRCO clients instant access to vetted foreign counsel, local expertise, and seamless support for cross-border transactions and disputes.
Digital
MRCO operates as a digitally forward firm, utilizing modern cloud tools and cutting-edge hardware and software. Its meeting rooms feature the latest meeting tools to ensure seamless connectivity, reflecting the absolute commitment to legal innovation in Malaysia today.
Sustainable
MRCO is an ESG-driven law firm, embedding sustainability principles into its daily operations and legal advice.
Actively developing ESG clauses across multiple practice areas and guiding clients toward sustainable business practices aligned with global standards.