Privatisation
What We Do
Our Privatisation practice advises government‑linked entities, statutory bodies, investors, financiers, and private sector participants on privatisation and public‑to‑private initiatives in Malaysia, including projects involving foreign participation. We act on transactions spanning a range of sectors, where public assets, services, or functions are transferred to private ownership, control, or management within Malaysia’s regulatory and policy framework.
The practice encompasses advisory work across the privatisation lifecycle, including transaction structuring, regulatory analysis, and the legal arrangements governing asset transfers, concessions, and long‑term operational frameworks. Our advice is informed by an understanding of public sector requirements, sector‑specific regulation, and commercial considerations applicable to complex, multi‑party transactions. We support clients in navigating the legal interface between public and private stakeholders while aligning transactions with applicable laws, policies, and approval processes.
How We Can Assist You
We assist clients from the early stages of privatisation initiatives, including structuring options, regulatory feasibility assessments, and engagement with relevant governmental and regulatory authorities. Our work includes advising on transaction documentation, concession and project agreements, shareholder and financing arrangements, and conditions precedent linked to governmental and statutory approvals.
We support clients through negotiation, execution, and completion of privatisation transactions, coordinating with financial advisers, technical consultants, regulators, and foreign counsel where required. Post‑completion, we advise on implementation issues, ongoing regulatory compliance, and contractual management. Throughout each engagement, we focus on managing legal and regulatory risk, facilitating effective coordination between stakeholders, and supporting orderly and compliant transaction execution.
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.