Rail
What We Do
Our Rail practice advises government authorities, government‑linked entities, project sponsors, operators, contractors, and financiers on legal and regulatory matters relating to rail and urban transit projects in Malaysia, including projects with cross‑border participation. We act across the lifecycle of rail projects, encompassing project development, procurement, delivery, financing, and operations within Malaysia’s transportation and infrastructure regulatory framework.
The practice covers advisory work on the legal structures and contractual arrangements underpinning rail infrastructure and services, including public sector‑led and privately financed initiatives. Our experience includes matters involving concessions, operations and maintenance arrangements, rolling stock and systems procurement, and interface issues between multiple stakeholders. Our advice is grounded in the regulatory, contractual, and governance considerations relevant to complex, long‑term rail projects and interactions with public authorities.
How We Can Assist You
We assist clients from the early stages of rail projects, including structuring, regulatory assessment, and support on procurement and tender processes. Our work includes advising on concession and project agreements, construction and supply contracts, operations and maintenance arrangements, interface agreements, and financing‑related documentation where applicable. We also advise on conditions precedent, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder obligations relevant to project implementation.
We support clients through negotiation, execution, and completion, working alongside technical advisers, financiers, government bodies, and foreign counsel where required. Post‑completion, we advise on operational, contractual, and regulatory issues arising during the operational phase of rail projects. Throughout each engagement, we focus on managing legal and regulatory risk and supporting coordinated and efficient project delivery within Malaysia’s rail framework.
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.