What Adnan Sundra & Low does

Adnan Sundra & Low is a full-service Malaysian law firm founded in 1975 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, with a secondary office also in Kuala Lumpur at The MET Corporate Towers. The firm operates with approximately 40 partners, 40+ associates, 8 consultants, and 4 management and support staff, and is led by Joint Managing Partners Rodney Gerard D'Cruz and Putri Norlisa Najib, with Chief Operating Officer Debbie Choa overseeing administrative functions. The firm offers 22 distinct practice areas spanning corporate banking, debt and equity capital markets, sukuk and Islamic finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, energy/infrastructure/construction, real estate, structured finance and securitisation, ESG, civil aviation, telecommunications/technology, IP, competition law, tax and customs, employment law, and dispute resolution across litigation, arbitration, and construction adjudication.

The firm's core product is partner-led legal advisory and litigation services delivered on a quote-based fee arrangement to corporate and commercial entities, financial institutions, government-linked entities, and international corporations. Revenue is generated through professional service fees tied to transaction complexity and matter scope, with no public pricing disclosed. Marketing channels are predominantly earned media through Chambers Asia-Pacific, IFLR1000, Legal 500, Asialaw, and Malaysia Law Awards recognition, supplemented by publications, alerts, conferences, and repeat-client referrals. The firm maintains Foreign Desks for China, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, and is a member of the TagLaw global alliance for cross-border matters.

The firm's competitive position is anchored by a talent moat (40 partners including founding partners with 50+ years of experience and a former Court of Appeal Judge as consultant), sustained top-tier analyst rankings, and deep specialization in Islamic finance and sukuk structures, including the world's first ringgit-denominated SRI Sukuk and the largest perpetual sukuk by a non-bank (Sime Darby). Documented landmark engagements include PETRONAS' USD2.13 billion acquisition (Malaysia's largest upstream transaction), the Government of Malaysia's sustainability sukuk programme, and Farm Fresh Berhad's RM1.1 billion IPO on Bursa Malaysia. The firm operates on standard legal practice management and document handling technology with no disclosed proprietary platforms or AI capabilities.

Name

Adnan Sundra & Low

Legal name

Adnan Sundra & Low

Website

https://asl.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adnan Sundra & Low is a Kuala Lumpur-based full-service Malaysian law firm founded in 1975, serving corporate clients, financial institutions, government-linked entities, and international corporations across 22 practice areas, with particular strength in banking, capital markets, Islamic finance, M&A, and energy/infrastructure mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sukuk Origination & Structuring (Bank-led) (FSABAGAL), Shariah-compliant Financing Products (Murabaha, Ijara, Tawarruq, Istisna, Salam) (FSABAGAH), Islamic Investment Banking & Capital Markets Services (FSABAGAG), Business Valuation & Litigation Support (BPAHABAK)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Islamic finance law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Capital markets law
• Banking and finance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: The firm generates revenue through professional legal service fees for corporate transactions, disputes, advisory work, and regulatory matters. Revenue comes from serving corporate clients, financial institutions, and government entities across Malaysia and internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adnan Sundra & Low is a full-service Malaysian law firm providing legal advisory and litigation services across 22 practice areas, including corporate banking, debt and equity capital markets, Islamic finance and sukuk, mergers & acquisitions, project finance, real estate, energy/infrastructure/construction, civil aviation, dispute resolution, arbitration, competition law, tax, employment law, and technology/data protection. The firm serves listed and private companies, financial institutions, government-linked entities, and international corporations primarily through partner-led engagement from its two Kuala Lumpur offices.

Product overview

Adnan Sundra & Low is a full-service Malaysian law firm offering comprehensive legal services across 22 distinct practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal practice rather than a modular software platform, providing advisory and litigation services in corporate banking, debt and equity capital markets, Islamic finance, M&A, projects and infrastructure, real estate, dispute resolution, employment law, tax, competition law, and specialized sectors including aviation, telecommunications, IP, and technology. The practice areas work collaboratively to serve domestic and international clients across industries including energy, financial services, construction, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Banking Legal advisory on corporate banking matters including bilateral and syndicated financing transactions for domestic and international financial institutions and corporations.
• Debt Capital Markets Legal counsel on debt capital markets transactions including corporate bonds, sukuk issuances, and perpetual securities for both issuers and underwriters.
• Corporate & Commercial Corporate advisory services including mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, joint ventures, commercial contracts, and general corporate matters.
• Sukuk & Islamic Finance Islamic finance advisory covering conventional and Islamic financing, Shariah-compliant capital markets instruments, and sukuk issuances.
• Energy, Infrastructure & Construction Advisory on energy, infrastructure, and construction projects including power generation, district cooling, water treatment, and toll roads.
• Real Estate Advisory on real estate transactions, property development, sales, purchases, management, and REITs for licensed developers and investors.
• Project Finance Legal counsel on project financing transactions including ECA financing, syndicated loans, and project development agreements.
• Labuan & Cross Border Transactions Advisory on Labuan entities and cross-border financing transactions for offshore structures and international deals.
• Mergers & Acquisitions M&A advisory including acquisitions, disposals, privatizations, selective capital reductions, and takeovers for listed and private companies.
• Equity Capital Markets Legal counsel on IPOs, rights issues, bonus issues, and listing of companies and REITs on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
• Structured Finance & Securitisation Advisory on structured finance, asset-backed securitisation, and receivables purchase arrangements for various asset classes.
• Environmental, Social & Governance ESG advisory services including green bonds, sustainability Sukuk, and SRI-linked financing structures.
• Telecommunications, Multimedia & Technology Advisory on telecom infrastructure, spectrum allocation, network procurement, and technology transactions including 5G deployments.
• Intellectual Property, Media, Sports & Gaming IP enforcement and litigation, trademark prosecution, copyright matters, media law, sports regulations, and gaming compliance.
• Technology and Data Protection Advisory on technology transactions, data protection compliance under PDPA, and cybersecurity regulatory requirements.
• General Civil & Commercial Litigation Civil and commercial dispute resolution including contract disputes, fraud cases, and shareholder disputes before Malaysian courts.
• International and Domestic Arbitration Arbitration services including domestic and international commercial arbitration, and representation before arbitral tribunals.
• Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Disputes Legal counsel on construction contract disputes, CIPAA adjudication, and infrastructure arbitration matters.
• Competition Law Advisory on competition compliance, antitrust rules, merger analysis, and cartel investigations under Malaysian competition law.
• Tax and Customs Tax advisory and dispute resolution including income tax, withholding tax, SST, customs duties, and proceedings before tax authorities.
• Civil Aviation Advisory on Malaysian civil aviation law, aircraft registration, deregistration, mortgages, and aircraft leasing transactions structured through Labuan entities.
• Employment & Industrial Relations Employment law advisory covering dismissals, retrenchments, Industrial Court proceedings, and workplace compliance under Malaysian labour legislation.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's first Malaysian ringgit-denominated SRI Sukuk issuance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TagLawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdnan Sundra & Low is a member of TagLaw, a global alliance of law firms, providing access to legal expertise across multiple jurisdictions for international client matters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kadir Andri & Partners: Malaysian full-service firm with strong corporate, banking, capital markets and dispute resolution practices. Comparable scale and a direct competitor for similar Malaysian corporate and financial institution mandates.
• Skrine: One of Malaysia's largest independent full-service law firms with comparable corporate, banking, capital markets, and Islamic finance practices. Directly competes for similar Malaysian and regional mandates and is consistently ranked alongside ASL in Chambers and Legal 500.
• Shearn Delamore & Co. Long-established Malaysian full-service law firm with strong banking, capital markets, M&A and dispute resolution practices. Comparable in scale, vintage, and top-tier rankings, serving similar corporate and financial institution clients.
• Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill: Major Malaysian law firm with strong banking, capital markets, M&A and Islamic finance practices. Comparable in scale and reputation and a direct competitor for top-tier Malaysian transactional mandates.
• Wong & Partners: Malaysian member firm of Baker McKenzie International. Offers similar banking, capital markets and M&A services and competes for the same multinational and Malaysian corporate clients, particularly on cross-border transactions.
• Christopher & Lee Ong: Malaysian law firm with a King & Wood Mallesons affiliation offering banking, capital markets, M&A and Islamic finance services. Competes for similar institutional and corporate transactional mandates.
• Rahmat Lim & Partners: Malaysian corporate law firm with notable banking, capital markets, M&A and Islamic finance practices. Comparable in scale and top-tier directory recognition, serving similar institutional and corporate clients.
• Zul Rafique & Partners: Malaysian law firm with prominent banking, finance, Islamic finance and capital markets practices, including notable sukuk expertise. Frequently co-counsels with ASL on Malaysian mega-deals and serves similar financial institution clients.
• Azman Davidson & Co. Malaysian law firm with established banking, capital markets, M&A and Islamic finance practices. Comparable in scope and competes for similar top-tier transactional mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Allen & Overy (Malaysia): Global Magic Circle law firm with a Kuala Lumpur presence offering capital markets, banking, M&A and Islamic finance services. Competes with ASL for high-end cross-border mandates, particularly sukuk and project finance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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