What does a corporate and commercial law firm do?

A corporate and commercial law firm helps businesses with the legal side of running and growing a company. This includes drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, advising on corporate structuring, handling mergers and acquisitions, supporting equity fundraising, and keeping the business compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

What is the difference between a corporate law firm and a commercial law firm?

Corporate law deals with the structure and governance of a company, including incorporation, shareholding, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Commercial law focuses on business transactions and agreements such as supplier contracts, service agreements and distribution deals.

How is Edwin Lee & Partners different from other corporate law firms in Malaysia?

The firm operates with a business-minded, practical approach. It provides fixed-fee quotes upfront, responds within one business day, explains advice clearly, and works directly with clients as a boutique corporate and commercial law firm.

What types of businesses do you serve?

The firm primarily serves SMEs, startups and growth-stage companies in Malaysia, including founders raising investment, established businesses entering commercial agreements, companies undergoing restructuring or M&A, and foreign companies looking to set up or expand in Malaysia.

Do you handle employment disputes or litigation?

No. The firm does not handle civil litigation, employment disputes, retrenchment, criminal matters, family law or property conveyancing. Its practice focuses on corporate and commercial law matters.

How much does it cost to engage a corporate lawyer in Malaysia?

Legal fees vary depending on the complexity of the matter. Edwin Lee & Partners charges fixed fees for its work and provides a written fixed-fee quote after the first consultation so clients know the fee before work begins.

What should I prepare before contacting a corporate law firm?

A brief description of the situation is enough to start, including what the business is, what you are trying to do, and what legal help is needed. The firm will review the enquiry and contact you to discuss next steps.

Can your firm assist with cross-border transactions and foreign investment into Malaysia?

Yes. The firm advises on foreign direct investment into Malaysia, business incorporation for foreign entities, cross-border commercial agreements, Malaysian regulatory requirements, and works with overseas counsel where required.

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Our business is all about supporting yours.

We are a boutique corporate and commercial law firm in Kuala Lumpur, run by young entrepreneurial lawyers. We run this law firm more like a business and less like a traditional law firm. After all, we are an SME, too, and we want you to succeed so that we can succeed.

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CORPORATE LAWYERS

Who We Are

We are corporate lawyers who go beyond legal advice to provide practical business-focused solutions. Our team of well-trained legal professionals combines strong commercial insight with legal expertise, helping clients navigate the complexities of today’s corporate, commercial, and tech world.

Like many of our clients, we run businesses too, facing the same challenges and uncertainties. We understand the tides and the waves, and we know how to steer through them. Your success is our success, and we are committed to achieving it together.

WE HAVE A DREAM

Our Vision.

To build a digitally-driven, client-centered and future-focused law firm

Our Mission

To deliver high-quality, value-added legal services with superior client experience.

HOW WE CAN HELP

OUR SERVICES.

Today’s businesses require more than regular legal advisory services, from business to technology and everything in between. We go the extra mile to provide you with the benefit of our extensive experience. Whether you need legal services such as drafting a shareholder’s agreement, entering into a new investment scheme, need advice on labour law matters in Malaysia, or need help to draft a business partnership agreement, our team is here to provide expert consultation. Learn more about our approach and how we work here.

Explore Our Services

Commercial & Business Advisory

We help you to draft, review
and negotiate all types of commercial agreements for your business. We also provide strategic advice and timely guidance in setting up businesses and applying licenses and permits.

Equity Fundraising & Private Investment

We help you in raising capital through equity fundraising and private investment, providing strategic advice and legal expertise to facilitate successful funding rounds and comply with legal requirements.

Compliance & Governance

We help you to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and offer legal advice to help you stay compliant. We also help you to put together the relevant governance framework & policies to ensure proper checks & balances.

Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

We help entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs and large corporations to negotiate and close M&A deals including performing legal due diligence, reviewing, drafting and negotiating simple to complex deal contracts.

Our Practice Areas

What We Do

Corporate structuring and governance
Commercial contracts and business agreements
Mergers & acquisitions
Equity fundraising and investment
Employment contract and handbook
Data protection and compliance
Foreign direct investment and business incorporation
Technology and digital business law

What We Don’t Do

Civil litigation and dispute resolution
Criminal defense
Property conveyancing and real estate transactions
Wills, trusts, and estate planning
Family law and divorce
Personal injury claims
Employment dispute, retrenchment, MSS/VSS
Bankruptcy and insolvency

Why This Specialization Matters

Our exclusive focus on corporate and commercial law means that when you work with us, you’re getting lawyers who live and breathe business law every day. We understand the commercial realities of running a business because we run one ourselves.

The 3-Step Process

Because engaging a corporate lawyer should not have to be complex.

Why Choose Us.

We Understand Your Business

Our team combines strong legal expertise with business acumen to deliver solutions that align with your goals.

Your Success is Our Priority

We are not just lawyers, we are your business partners. Your growth, protection, and success are at the heart of everything we do.

Trust and Integrity

You can count on us for honest, transparent, and dependable legal service. We are committed to building long-term relationships based on trust.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Our results speak for themselves.

“High-quality legal services that meet our standards”
Edwin Lee and his team provide prompt, accessible, and high-quality legal services atreasonable fees, perfectly aligning with Samsung’s high standards and expectations of its selected external legal counsel.

“Sharp, detailed, and easy to understand!”
I worked with Shen Ming on a project that needed quick reviews and she definitely delivered! Her reviews were sharp and very detailed, and you can know how much care she puts into her work. She elaborated things clearly, which made things easy for a non-legal person like me! She also follows up for any feedback, which is very much appreciated. Highly recommended! 🙂

“Exceptional assistance with quick turnaround”
I recently had the pleasure of working with Daphne and I am impressed by her professionalism and expertise. She provided exceptional legal assistance with a quick turnaround time, showcasing a profound understanding of the complexities involved.

“Strategic, thorough, and top-notch quality”
Working with Edwin was truly exceptional. His professionalism, commitment, expertise, and dedication to ensuring the success of the assignment were remarkable. Their strategic and thorough approach resulted in top-notch quality work. Thank you once again, Edwin, for your outstanding service!

“With us since day one, always dependable”
We’ve been engaged with Edwin Lee & Partners’ team since we started our business in year 2020. All the legal related agreements are in good hand of Edwin & Daphne, and they also gave very professional legal guidance/ advice along our journey!

“Summarises complex issues into clear advice”
What I appreciate most is Shen Ming ability to summarize complex legal matters into layman's terms, highlighting areas that require attention and providing recommendations based on her extensive experience and legal knowledge. Her dedication is truly commendable; she works tirelessly, day and night, regardless of the circumstances.

“Experts in data protection and privacy law”
I had the pleasure of working with Edwin and Shen Ming from Edwin Lee & Partners on the development of a comprehensive Personal Data Protection Guide for our organization. They took the time to thoroughly understand our needs and provided tailored solutions that ensured our compliance with data protection regulations. I unreservedly recommend Edwin Lee & Partners for any matters related to data protection and privacy law.

“Custom-crafted solutions, not just templates”
I had the pleasure of working with Edwin Lee and his partnership service, and I’m truly impressed and grateful for the experience. From the start, Edwin took the time to walk me through every single detail, ensuring I fully understood each part of the process. What stood out the most was how they didn’t just hand over a generic contract, they listened carefully to my needs and custom-crafted an agreement that fit exactly what I was looking for!

“They truly understand our needs and budget”
Shen Ming is very polite, friendly, understanding, and most importantly professional. She knows what i am looking for and provide the best advice suitable for my business. Same goes to Edwin too. They really deliver what they say on their website, they understand our budget & problems. I will definitely use their service again!

“Committed and tireless support during M&A”
Daphne is excellent, professional, committed, and helpful. Thank you for advising and guiding us through completing the recent M&A transaction, ensuring our interests are always protected. We greatly appreciate her dedicated hard work and prompt responses to our messages and requests, even after work hours. We know she has been staying late for countless nights just to help us expediting the transaction and attend to our last minute requests.

“Fast, professional, and reliable”
Edwin Lee & Partners is one of the most helpful and professional legal teams that we ever met. Fast response, reasonable rate and professional in providing legal advice to grow our company.

“Responsive and professional throughout”
Had a great experience working with Daphne and her team on a shareholder agreement. They were highly professional, clear in their explanations, and consistently responsive. The whole process felt much easier with their support, and I had peace of mind knowing everything was handled properly. I’d definitely recommend their services!