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Partners

Aaron Gerard Sankar

MANAGING PARTNER

Aaron heads the Firm’s Corporate department. He has practised in two of the largest law firms in Malaysia between 2003 to 2020, namely Shearn Delamore & Co. and Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill. With over 20 years of experience, he has also advised a wide range of clients, both domestic and foreign in various industries, from public listed companies, multinationals, SMEs to start-ups, private individuals and foundations. In addition, Aaron has acted in numerous cross border transactions, including as lead counsel. Aaron is ranked consecutively by Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2024 and 2023 Edition for “Corporate, M&A”, and has been recognised by the IFLR 1000 as a notable practitioner and was named “next generation lawyer” by Legal 500.

Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons), University of London
  • Certificate in Legal Practice
  • Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

Admission

  • Malaysia (2003)

Key Practice Areas

  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Corporate Advisory
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Divestments
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Insurance Regulatory
  • Joint Ventures
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Securities Offerings

Christie has been with the firm since its establishment and was admitted as Partner. Her practice focuses on corporate & commercial transactions, domestic and cross border mergers & acquisitions. She represents various multinational corporations and SMEs where she regularly advises on matters relating to corporate governance and general corporate law. Equipped with an MBA, Christie has provided legal management consulting services to improve companies’ contract management & compliance processes. Christie also has an active real estate practice with a fully integrated property portfolio, spanning across joint ventures & land development, property conveyances, tenancies & leases and strata management. She speaks Cantonese and is fluent in speaking and writing the Chinese language. She regularly advises Chinese corporations and individuals on corporate advisory matters.

Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons), University of Reading
  • Certificate in Legal Practice
  • Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya
  • Master in Business Administration (Distinction)

Admission

  • Malaysia (2016)

Key Practice Areas

  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Corporate Advisory
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Housing Development 
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Mergers & Acquisitions 
  • Property Development & Building Management 
  • Real Estate & Property
  • Strata Titles and Management 

Eunice Chan Wei Lynn

PARTNER

With over 18 years of experience, Eunice Chan Wei Lynn heads the Firm’s Intellectual Property, Competition & Antitrust department. Prior to joining ASC, she was leading the IP department at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, one of the largest law firms in Malaysia. Her primary areas of practice are intellectual property, competition & antitrust, franchise, distribution & licensing and regulatory compliance. Her clients (which include multinational corporations, listed companies, government linked companies and SMEs) come from a diverse range of industries including fashion apparel, telecommunication, food & beverage, fast-moving consumer goods, retail services, manufacturing, education, hospitality, healthcare, and pharmaceutics. Eunice was ranked by Legal 500 as “Leading Individual” for IP and recognised for antitrust and competition. She is also a ranked lawyer by Chambers and Partners (Asia-Pacific) for “Intellectual Property” and has been described as “brilliant and accommodative”. She is also recognised as an “Asia IP Expert”. Eunice is a qualified trademarks and industrial design agent.

Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons), Cardiff University
  • Barrister-at-law, Middle Temple
  • Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

Admission

  • Malaysia (2008)

Key Practice Areas

  • Advertising & Product Regulatory 
  • Competition & Antitrust 
  • Franchise, Distribution & Licensing
  • Intellectual Property

Associates

Aimi Shahirah Muhammad Arif

Associate
Corporate, M&A

Aimi was called to the Malaysian Bar in September 2023. Her areas of practice are primarily in corporate and commercial matters.

Cheah Pei Yi

Associate
Corporate, M&A

Pei Yi was called to the Malaysian Bar in November 2023. Her areas of practice include corporate, M&A, real estate and commercial matters.

Melene Khor Mei Hui

Associate
IP, Franchising & Licensing

Melene was called to the Malaysian Bar in January 2023. Her practice focuses on intellectual property, franchising & licensing, and regulatory laws.

Core Support Team

Abdul Mustaqim Zikri Bin Mohd Zaifri

Executive Support

Fatin Nur Ain Binti Yekob

Office Manager

Siti Norfahima Binti Mohd Mubarak

Legal Secretary

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