Economic zone
What We Do
Our Economic Zone practice advises government‑linked entities, developers, investors, operators, and corporate participants on legal and regulatory matters arising from the establishment and operation of special economic zones and cross‑border economic initiatives in Malaysia. We act on projects involving designated development areas, incentive‑driven zones, and bilateral or multilateral frameworks intended to facilitate trade, investment, and industrial activity.
The practice focuses on the legal structures, policy overlays, and regulatory arrangements that govern economic zones, including interactions with federal and state authorities, sector regulators, and cross‑border counterparties. Our work addresses the interface between zone‑specific incentives or requirements and Malaysia’s broader legal and regulatory framework, supporting projects involving infrastructure development, investment structures, operational arrangements, and public‑private collaboration.
How We Can Assist You
We assist clients from the early stages of economic zone initiatives, including legal and regulatory assessment, structuring considerations, and engagement with relevant governmental and regulatory stakeholders. Our work includes advising on development and participation frameworks, investment and joint venture arrangements, land and infrastructure‑related documentation, and conditions attached to fiscal or regulatory incentives.
We also support clients through implementation and ongoing participation within economic zones, including regulatory compliance, corporate and commercial documentation, and coordination of cross‑border legal requirements where applicable. Where projects involve multiple stakeholders or jurisdictions, we work alongside public authorities, technical advisers, and foreign counsel to manage approvals, align documentation, and address regulatory risk. Throughout each engagement, we focus on supporting clear implementation, regulatory alignment, and commercially workable outcomes.
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.