Established in 2013 by Dato’ Tan Yee Boon, Mr. David Lai Chung Yew, and Mr. David Cheong, David Lai & Tan is a distinguished Malaysian law firm specializing in both contentious and non-contentious corporate and commercial matters. The firm offers comprehensive legal services, including dispute resolution, corporate exercises, fund raising, takeovers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and initial public offerings (IPOs). With a team of fourteen lawyers, the firm is well-equipped to handle complex legal challenges across various sectors.

David Lai & Tan has earned a strong reputation for its expertise in capital markets, particularly in advising on IPOs and listing rules. The firm's capital markets group is adept at guiding clients through fundraising activities, corporate exercises, and due diligence for Main Market listings. Notably, the firm has successfully advised clients such as CPE Technology Berhad and Wentel Engineering Holdings Berhad on their listings on Bursa Malaysia Securities.

Committed to delivering prompt, proactive, and high-quality legal services, David Lai & Tan emphasizes practical and realistic advice tailored to each client's needs. The firm's dedication to excellence is reflected in its recognition within the legal community, including the nomination of Dato’ Tan Yee Boon for Managing Partner of the Year at the ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2025.

About David Lai & Tan
Practice areas
Business
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

David Lai & Tan offers comprehensive legal services in corporate and commercial law, assisting clients with complex corporate exercises, restructurings, takeovers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. The firm has extensive experience in capital fund raising, including advising on initial public offerings (IPOs) and capital raisings on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Their clientele ranges from local small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational corporations, reflecting their capability to handle diverse business needs. The firm's expertise also encompasses advising on cross-border and domestic joint ventures and strategic partnerships, providing practical and high-quality legal services tailored to each client's requirements.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Lawsuits & Disputes

David Lai & Tan specializes in handling complex civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on shareholder disputes, minority oppression suits, contractual disagreements, insider trading, securities law issues, property disputes, and contentious probate proceedings. The firm also manages insolvency and receivership cases, banking litigation—including foreclosure and civil recovery—and has extensive experience in technology, property, and family law-related litigation. Additionally, they represent clients in arbitration and quasi-criminal proceedings, offering pre-litigation advice to effectively navigate and resolve disputes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Real Estate

David Lai & Tan provides comprehensive legal services in real estate, assisting developers with residential, service apartment, and retail lot projects. Their conveyancing expertise encompasses tenancy agreements, non-project sales, and representing both Malaysian and foreign clients in property transactions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

Media, Technology and Telecoms

David Lai & Tan offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications (TMT) sectors, assisting clients with complex corporate exercises, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. The firm provides comprehensive advice on regulatory compliance, data protection, and intellectual property rights, ensuring clients navigate the evolving TMT landscape effectively. Their expertise extends to handling contentious matters such as shareholder disputes and contractual disagreements within the TMT industry. With a commitment to delivering practical and proactive legal solutions, David Lai & Tan supports clients in achieving their business objectives in the dynamic TMT environment.
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law

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