Cross Border Services

Our Australia Desk advises on cross-border investments and commercial transactions between Australia and Southeast Asia. We assist clients on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment compliance, property transactions, regulatory approvals, and dispute coordination. We work closely with Australian counsel to ensure seamless cross-jurisdictional execution.
 
Amongst Our Services: 
• Advising clients on acquisition of commercial, industrial and development land
• Advising on renewable energy and sustainability-linked projects
• Negotiation and drafting of cross-border shareholders’ agreements and investment instruments
• Regulatory and compliance advice under Malaysian foreign investment policies 
• Risk management and dispute prevention strategies 
• Setting up Malaysian subsidiaries and joint ventures 
• Structuring inbound investments and foreign ownership strategies
We bring commercial pragmatism and regulatory clarity to Australia–ASEAN investments.

Wong Partnership operates a dedicated China Desk, led by our Managing Partner, Kar Ling who has extensive experience advising China-based investors and corporations on doing business in Malaysia.

Our China Desk mainly advises Chinese enterprises and investors on outbound investments into Malaysia and the ASEAN region, including Merger and Acquisition (M&A), joint ventures, manufacturing set-ups, real estate acquisitions, regulatory approvals and corporate governance. We also assist Malaysian businesses expanding into China, providing legal coordination, risk assessment and strategic structuring with trusted China partners.

Amongst Our Services: 

• Advising clients on acquisition of land and properties 

• Negotiation and drafting of joint venture and shareholders’ agreements

• Regulatory and compliance advice on foreign investment laws

• Setting up Malaysian subsidiaries and joint ventures 

With bilingual fluency and cultural awareness, our firm builds bridges between Chinese and Malaysian stakeholders, enabling trust, transparency and successful cross-border partnerships.

Our India Desk focuses on facilitating India–ASEAN commercial engagement. We advise on cross-border investments, technology collaborations, infrastructure and energy projects, trade compliance and strategic corporate structuring. Our team works with Indian counterparties and local counsel to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient deal management.

Amongst Our Services: 

• Advising on infrastructure and construction-related investments

• Advising on trade compliance, licensing and import/export regulations

• Cross-border corporate restructuring and capital injection strategies

• Negotiating joint ventures with Malaysian strategic partners

• Setting up manufacturing hubs and regional headquarters in Malaysia

• Strategic advisory for family-owned business expansions

• Structuring technology transfer and digital collaboration agreements

Wong Partnership’s India Desk supports Indian conglomerates, technology companies and growth-stage enterprises expanding into Malaysia and Southeast Asia

We understand the entrepreneurial pace and scale-driven ambition of Indian enterprises and align legal structuring to match.

Our Indonesia Desk supports investors and corporations engaging in Indonesia–Malaysia cross-border transactions. We assist in market entry strategies, joint ventures, energy and natural resources projects, real estate matters and cross-border dispute management, in collaboration with Indonesian legal partners

Amongst Our Services: 

• Advising on land development, industrial parks and logistics facilities

• Advising on project-based investments and operational risk allocation

• Commercial contract drafting for supply chain and distribution arrangements

• Coordinating bilateral regulatory approvals and sectoral licensing

• Cross-border shareholder dispute management strategy

• Structuring cross-border joint ventures in natural resources and industrial sectors

• Regulatory navigation for Shariah-compliant or hybrid structures where relevant

We combine regional familiarity with disciplined execution to support seamless Indonesia–Malaysia partnerships.

Our Japan Desk assists Japanese corporations and investors navigating Southeast Asian markets. We advise on corporate structuring, foreign direct investments, supply chain arrangements, manufacturing projects, automotive, electronic, logistic and technology partnerships, and compliance matters. We also support Malaysian entities expanding into Japan through coordinated legal advisory.

Amongst Our Services: 

• Advising on compliance-driven operational frameworks

• Advising on long-term supply chain and OEM arrangements

• Cross-border risk assessment and board-level advisory support

• Drafting governance frameworks tailored to Japanese corporate culture

• ESG and sustainability advisory for long-term investments

• Structuring manufacturing investments and industrial park participation

• Technology licensing and intellectual property protection strategies

At Wong Partnership, we deliver structure and cultural sensitivity aligned with Japanese corporate standards

Our United States Desk supports U.S. investors and companies operating in Malaysia and the region. We provide legal assistance in M&A, venture capital and private equity investments, technology and data governance matters, regulatory approvals and commercial agreements. We collaborate with U.S. counsel to ensure alignment with federal and state regulatory frameworks.

Amongst Our Services: 

• Board advisory and strategic risk management

• Commercial contract negotiation with ASEAN counterparties

• Cross-border M&A structuring and deal execution support

• Regulatory advisory on fintech, digital assets and emerging industries

• Technology, SaaS and data governance advisory

• Venture capital and private equity investment documentation

We understand the speed, innovation-driven model and investor protection focus of U.S. enterprises and structure transactions to meet those expectations.