Corporate & Commercial

Meta, which operates major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, has acquired Manus AI, a Singapore-based AI start-up founded by Chinese entrepreneurs, in a transaction reportedly valued between US$2 – 3 billion. Manus is known for its autonomous general-purpose AI agents capable of executing complex tasks with minimal human input, making it a strategic addition to Meta’s AI ecosystem.

The deal has also drawn post-acquisition regulatory scrutiny, with Chinese authorities reviewing whether Manus’s AI technologies developed in China fall under national security or export control regulations, highlighting the geopolitical and legal complexity of cross-border AI M&A.

Taken together, this development demonstrates the strategic potential of autonomous AI acquisitions while highlighting the regulatory and geopolitical risks they entail.

Our Corporate team regularly advises local and international corporations on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. We also provide comprehensive support for shareholders’ agreements and general commercial advisory to help businesses navigate the Malaysian regulatory landscape.

For legal assistance or further inquiries regarding your corporate matters, please feel free to contact us.

Netflix has recently announced its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at approximately US$82.7 billion (“𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”), merging a content powerhouse with a leading streaming platform and reshaping the global entertainment landscape.

While the Proposed Acquisition marks a landmark moment for the industry, it has also triggered a consumer-led competition law challenge, raising regulatory concerns over market concentration and reduced competition in the US subscription video-on-demand market, particularly through the elimination of HBO Max as a significant competitor of Netflix.

Taken together, this development underscores the heightened regulatory and legal risks associated with mega-mergers in the digital entertainment space.

Our Corporate team regularly advises local and international corporations on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. We also provide comprehensive support for shareholders’ agreements and general commercial advisory to help businesses navigate the Malaysian regulatory landscape.

For legal assistance or further inquiries regarding your corporate matters, please feel free to contact us.

We are delighted to have advised iMedia Asia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Catcha Digital Berhad, in its acquisition of 100% equity interest in the company behind Malaysia’s leading consumer technology media platform.

Our Corporate and Commercial team supported all legal aspects throughout the transaction, from the legal due diligence exercise to the negotiation and finalisation of the Share Sale Agreement.

The transaction was led by our Corporate and Commercial team, Kenneth Wong, Chermaine Chen, and Gillian Lee, whose collaborative efforts were instrumental in bringing the transaction to a successful fruition.

Congratulations to the Catcha and iMedia team, Eric Tan, Tze Khay Voon, Jacky Tee, Cedric Lee Yitzhen, and Chin Yi Hong on this milestone in expanding the group’s digital media network!

Our Corporate team regularly advises local and international corporations on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. We also provide comprehensive support for shareholders’ agreements and general commercial advisory to help businesses navigate the Malaysian regulatory landscape.

For legal assistance or further inquiries regarding your corporate matters, please feel free to contact us.

We are honoured to be entrusted once again by Catcha Digital Berhad in its latest strategic move – the acquisition of a majority equity interest in a leading group of exhibition and event management companies, renowned for organising large-scale trade exhibitions across diverse industries.

The transaction was led by Kenneth Wong, Chermaine Chen, Emily Lee En Ying and Lee Yen Chyi from our Corporate and Commercial team, who advised on all legal aspects from due diligence to the negotiation and finalisation of the definitive agreements.

The deal involved a pre-transaction restructuring and the acquisition of 3 entities (comprising the main target company, its subsidiary and associate company). It was structured with performance-based elements, where tailored legal solutions and seamless collaboration were crucial in aligning with the commercial objectives of both parties.

Congratulations to Catcha Digital’s team, Eric Tan, Oscar Ong and Chin Yi Hong on this exciting new milestone!

Our Corporate team regularly advises local and international corporations on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. We also provide comprehensive support for shareholders’ agreements and general commercial advisory to help businesses navigate the Malaysian regulatory landscape.

For legal assistance or further inquiries regarding your corporate matters, please feel free to contact us.

We are pleased to have acted for a USA-incorporated company in its acquisition of the majority equity interest in a long-established Malaysian manufacturer, as part of a strategic bolt-on acquisition to complement and expand its operations in the region.

Our Corporate and Commercial team advised on all legal aspects of the transaction, including legal due diligence, negotiation, and finalisation of the definitive agreements.

The transaction required close milestone tracking and strategic oversight, especially in navigating the sensitivities surrounding the staged payments and the commercial terms agreed between the parties.

The transaction was led by members of our Corporate and Commercial team – Kenneth Wong, Chermaine Chen, and Lee Yen Chyi  – whose dedication and collaborative effort were instrumental in bringing the deal to fruition.

Our Corporate team regularly advises local and international corporations on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. We also provide comprehensive support for shareholders’ agreements and general commercial advisory to help businesses navigate the Malaysian regulatory landscape.

For legal assistance or further inquiries regarding your corporate matters, please feel free to contact us.

We are pleased to have acted for the Vendors in a series of land disposal transactions involving parcels of freehold land located along Jalan Puchong, Kuala Lumpur.

The signing ceremony for the sale and purchase agreements (“SPAs”) took place on 1 July 2025, marking the commencement of these transactions. Senandung Raya Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kerjaya Prospek Group Berhad, entered into three separate SPAs with the following Vendors:

• one with Sunrise Bright City Sdn Bhd for the acquisition of a parcel of land measuring approximately 1.5681 hectares for RM59.08 million; and
• two with Top Up Properties Sdn Bhd, for two adjoining parcels measuring approximately 0.6980 and 0.7280 hectares, valued at RM26.30 million and RM27.43 million respectively.

This deal also brought our involvement with the Vendors full circle, as we had previously advised them on two of their initial land acquisitions nearly a decade ago.

🔗Official announcements on Bursa Malaysia:

• https://www.bursamalaysia.com/market_information/announcements/company_announcement/announcement_details?ann_id=3568027
• https://www.bursamalaysia.com/market_information/announcements/company_announcement/announcement_details?ann_id=3568025

Our Corporate team regularly advises local and international corporations on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. We also provide comprehensive support for shareholders’ agreements and general commercial advisory to help businesses navigate the Malaysian regulatory landscape.

For legal assistance or further inquiries regarding your corporate matters, please feel free to contact us.

We are pleased to share that our Corporate & Commercial team – comprising Kenneth Wong, Chermaine Chen and Lee Yen Chyi recently advised on an acquisition exercise involving a company whose main asset is a large parcel of land.

Unlike our typical M&A transactions, this deal required a particular focus on land-related issues, as our client plans to develop the site into industrial factories.

This transaction marks the third M&A deal we’ve successfully advised on in the past two months. We extend our gratitude to our clients for placing their trust in us.

Our Corporate team regularly advises local and international corporations on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. We also provide comprehensive support for shareholders’ agreements and general commercial advisory to help businesses navigate the Malaysian regulatory landscape.

For legal assistance or further inquiries regarding your corporate matters, please feel free to contact us.