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Hello!

I am Zomael, the Founder and Managing Director of Zomael & Co. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B, 2009) from the University of Calcutta, India, and a Master of Laws (LLM, 2011) from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. 


I advise on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments and alike. Prior to establishing this consulting outfit, I served as the Director of M&A at one of the top five (5) largest law firms in Malaysia. I have also worked as a lawyer in India and served as Director of the Malaysian subsidiary of Singapore Headquartered cosmetic brand "Zenyum". 


In my career spanning over 15+ years, I have advised several large multinational companies on cross-border transactions including M&A (sell-side as well as buy-side), Foreign Direct Investments, Joint Ventures, Carve-Outs and Restructuring: 

 

  1. Chart Industries Inc. (USA)
  2. Amphenol Corporation (USA)
  3. Lactalis (France)
  4. Fujifilm (Japan)
  5. Luxottica (Singapore & Italy)
  6. Hyundai & Kia Motors (Korea)
  7. Volkswagen (Germany)
  8. Monster Energy (USA)
  9. Foot Locker (USA)
  10. BookMyShow (India)
  11. Turkish Aerospace (Turkey)
  12. Weststar Aviation (Malaysia


Clients have described me as dependable, responsive, strategic and committed to delivering results.. My professionalism and ability to manage challenges with clarity and efficiency make me an exceptional M&A partner. 


I have been featured in Legal500 (2015), In-house Community (2021) and ICLG (2022). 

Deals

Practice Expertise

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

I advise on mergers and acquisitions, covering structuring, due diligence, transaction documents, negotiations, and execution, with a strong focus on practical, deal-ready solutions and efficient transaction management. 

Foreign Investments

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

I advise on foreign investment into Asia, supporting investors on market entry structuring, regulatory compliance, transaction documents, and execution, with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach. 

Joint Ventures

Mergers & Acquisitions

Joint Ventures

I advise on joint ventures and strategic alliances, supporting clients on partner selection, structuring, governance, negotiations, and documentation to ensure commercially balanced and sustainable collaborations. 

Due Diligence

Due Diligence

Joint Ventures

I advise on due diligence, covering corporate, commercial, regulatory, and contractual reviews to identify key risks, assess deal readiness, and support informed decision-making and transaction execution, ensuring clients have clear visibility on risks. 

Contracts

Due Diligence

Carve-outs

I support clients with contracts advisory, from drafting and negotiation to strategic structuring and risk management across commercial arrangements.
My approach emphasises practical solutions, commercial clarity, and long-term enforceability. 

Carve-outs

Due Diligence

Carve-outs

I advise on carve-outs, divestments, and restructurings, guiding clients through complex separations involving assets, contracts, employees, and operations. I help manage legal, commercial, and execution risks.

Restructuring

Capital Market

Capital Market

I advise on corporate restructurings, supporting businesses through reorganizations, internal realignments, and strategic transformations. My focus is on efficient structuring, risk management, and execution aligned with business objectives. 

Capital Market

Capital Market

Capital Market

I advise on capital markets transactions with a focus on takeovers, acquisitions, and control transactions.
My work includes deal structuring, regulatory strategy, transaction documentation, and execution support. 

Compliance

Capital Market

Compliance

I advise on corporate and regulatory compliance, supporting businesses in meeting ongoing legal, governance, and regulatory obligations. The focus is on practical frameworks, risk mitigation, and sustainable compliance. 

Industry Expertise

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

I have developed expertise in the manufacturing sector through advising numerous clients on corporate and transactional matters, primarily covering share acquisitions or business acquisitions (M&A) and supply-chain-driven commercial arrangements. 

Automotive

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

I have developed expertise in the automotive sector by advising leading car manufacturers and distributors on foreign investments, joint ventures, contract manufacturing, distribution structures, and supply-chain arrangements. I support clients across market entry, expansion, and operational structuring. 

Retail

Manufacturing

Food & Beverages

I have developed expertise in the retail sector through advising retail clients on investments, joint ventures, and strategic transactions. This includes structuring franchise, reseller, distribution, and supply-chain arrangements for domestic and cross-border operations. 

Food & Beverages

Food & Beverages

Food & Beverages

I have developed expertise in the food and beverage sector through advising F&B brands on market entry, expansion, and corporate transactions. This includes joint ventures, franchising, distribution models, and supply arrangements supporting scalable growth. 

Oil & Gas

Food & Beverages

Oil & Gas

I have developed expertise in the oil and gas sector by advising operators and service providers on concessions, joint operating arrangements, farm-in and farm-out. This includes structuring upstream and downstream arrangements and service contracts. 

Aviation

Food & Beverages

Oil & Gas

I have developed expertise in the aviation sector by advising manufacturers  and lessees on corporate and transactional matters. My work involved investments, joint ventures and commercial contracts. 

Notable Deals

Lactel's Acquisition of Nestle's Chilled Dairy and Manufacturing Businesses for US$40 Million

Fraser & Neaves' Acquisition of 100% Shares in Ladang Permai Damai Sdn. Bhd. for US$50 Million

Fraser & Neaves' Acquisition of 100% Shares in Ladang Permai Damai Sdn. Bhd. for US$50 Million

My role covered end-to-end legal support, including comprehensive legal due diligence, reviewing and negotiating the Business Transfer Agreement, Co-Manufacturing arrangements, Intellectual Property Transfer and IP Licensing Agreements, and advising on the transfer of employees to ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance. 

Fraser & Neaves' Acquisition of 100% Shares in Ladang Permai Damai Sdn. Bhd. for US$50 Million

Fraser & Neaves' Acquisition of 100% Shares in Ladang Permai Damai Sdn. Bhd. for US$50 Million

Fraser & Neaves' Acquisition of 100% Shares in Ladang Permai Damai Sdn. Bhd. for US$50 Million

My role covered managing the end-to-end legal workstream, including conducting and coordinating legal due diligence across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, preparing and negotiating the Term Sheet, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the Share Sale Agreement and related ancillary transactional documents. 

Chart Industries Acquisition of Shares in Howden Group's Malaysian Subsidiary for US$4 Billion

Fraser & Neaves' Acquisition of 100% Shares in Ladang Permai Damai Sdn. Bhd. for US$50 Million

Chart Industries Acquisition of Shares in Howden Group's Malaysian Subsidiary for US$4 Billion

My role covered advising on the Malaysian law aspects of the acquisition led by U.S. counsel. The work involved reviewing the Share Sale Agreement and ancillary documents to ensure alignment with Malaysian legal, regulatory, and practical requirements, and supporting the local execution of the transaction. 

Weststar Group's Repurchase of Shares in Weststar Aviation for more than US$300 Million

Endless LLP's Acquisition of Shares in Malaysian Subsidiary of Party City Holdings for US$45 Million

Chart Industries Acquisition of Shares in Howden Group's Malaysian Subsidiary for US$4 Billion

My role covered advising on the transaction, including reviewing and negotiating  Share Sale Agreement, reviewing financing arrangements and related documentation, addressing Malaysian corporate and regulatory requirements. 

Endless LLP's Acquisition of Shares in Malaysian Subsidiary of Party City Holdings for US$45 Million

Endless LLP's Acquisition of Shares in Malaysian Subsidiary of Party City Holdings for US$45 Million

Endless LLP's Acquisition of Shares in Malaysian Subsidiary of Party City Holdings for US$45 Million

My role covered advising on Malaysian law aspects of the acquisition including due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-completion support, alongside international lead counsel Squire Patton Boggs.

Northern Gulf ’s Acquisition of Interests in Petroleum Concession from Valeura and Mubadala

Endless LLP's Acquisition of Shares in Malaysian Subsidiary of Party City Holdings for US$45 Million

Endless LLP's Acquisition of Shares in Malaysian Subsidiary of Party City Holdings for US$45 Million

My role covered reviewing and advising on the transaction documentation, assessing regulatory and concession-related requirements, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing execution support.
 

Hyundai's joint venture in Malaysia for importation and distribution of Hyundai vehicles

KIA's joint-venture in Malaysia for importation of CKD Kits, contract-manufacturing of KIA vehicles

KIA's joint-venture in Malaysia for importation of CKD Kits, contract-manufacturing of KIA vehicles

My role covered advising on joint venture structuring, reviewing and negotiating transaction and distribution documentation, addressing regulatory and licensing requirements (approved permits), and supporting the establishment and implementation of the joint venture framework. 

KIA's joint-venture in Malaysia for importation of CKD Kits, contract-manufacturing of KIA vehicles

KIA's joint-venture in Malaysia for importation of CKD Kits, contract-manufacturing of KIA vehicles

KIA's joint-venture in Malaysia for importation of CKD Kits, contract-manufacturing of KIA vehicles

My role covered advising on joint venture structuring, reviewing and negotiating transaction and distribution documentation, addressing regulatory and licensing requirements (approved permits), and supporting the establishment and implementation of the joint venture framework. 

Convatec's worldwide re-organisation via distribution in specie and selective capital reduction

KIA's joint-venture in Malaysia for importation of CKD Kits, contract-manufacturing of KIA vehicles

Convatec's worldwide re-organisation via distribution in specie and selective capital reduction

 My role covered advising on restructuring mechanics, reviewing and coordinating transaction documentation, addressing Malaysian corporate and regulatory requirements, and supporting the local execution of the reorganization as part of the global restructuring exercise. 

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Insights

M&A Outlook

Key Industries Performance

Key Industries Performance

Key Industries Performance

Key Industries Performance

Key Industries Performance

Listing and IPO

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

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