Partner

Shamimi Saberi

Tel : +603-2780 2933
Email : shamimi@kaaplaw.com

Shamimi Saberi is a Partner at KAAP. She read in the chambers of the Firm earlier in her legal career and has extensive experience in corporate advisory, commercial transactions, regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), capital markets and strategic legal structuring across a broad range of industries.

Shamimi’s experience encompasses corporate and commercial advisory, capital markets, corporate governance, corporate secretarial matters, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions. She regularly advises public listed companies, private corporations, investment entities, and regulated businesses on strategic corporate transactions, corporate restructurings, governance and compliance matters, and general commercial matters.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Corporate & Commercial

Mergers & Acquisitions

Equity/Debt Capital Markets

Banking & Finance

Commercial Real Property

QUALIFICATIONS

ADMISSIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Malaysian Bar (2014)
  • Advocates Association of Sarawak (2016)
  • Associate (ACIS)(CS)(CGP) / MAICSA

EXPERIENCE

  • Advised on the initial public offering (“IPO”) and listing of a Malaysian entity engaged in the oil palm and property development industries on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, including conducting legal due diligence, drafting the prospectus and related submission documents to the Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”).

  • Advised on the IPO and listing of a Malaysian marine transportation and offshore oil & gas storage and services provider on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, including conducting legal due diligence and reviewing the prospectus for submission to the SC.

  • Advised a Malaysian entity specialising in management services and property development in relation to its IPO restructuring exercise, including conducting legal due diligence and providing corporate advisory services.

  • Advised in relation to the back-door listing of a Malaysian oil & gas company involving the reverse take-over of a listed company on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia as an alternative route to listing, including conducting legal due diligence and providing transactional advisory support.

  • Acted as Malaysian legal counsel to one of Malaysia’s leading primary healthcare providers in relation to its proposed IPO and listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, including conducting legal due diligence, drafting the prospectus and providing regulatory and transactional advisory services.

  • Advised a Malaysian capital markets company in relation to the establishment of its investment management and advisory business, including securing its Capital Markets Services Licence (“CMSL”) and Capital Markets Services Representative Licence (“CMSRL”) from the SC.
  • Advised a wholly-owned subsidiary of a Malaysian public-listed company in relation to the acquisition of majority equity interests in two renewable energy companies involved in hydropower development, including the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, due diligence coordination and regulatory advisory.

  • Advised on a joint venture between a Korean entity and a Malaysian entity in relation to the assembly and distribution of branded motor vehicles in Malaysia through knock-down assembly operations.

  • Advised a leading Sarawak-based company in relation to its acquisition of approximately 80% equity interest in a road maintenance and premix supply company, including conducting legal due diligence and drafting transaction documents.

  • Advised on a share swap transaction between a Luxembourg entity and an English entity pertaining to the shares of a Malaysian entity.

  • Advised a leading Malaysian technology, media and telecommunications company on its proposed acquisition of a Malaysian company engaged in the provision of fibre optic transmission network services.

  • Advised a public listed company on acquiring a 51% equity interest in a Malaysian private company, including drafting the share sale agreement, shareholders’ agreement, and subscription agreement to facilitate the transaction.

  • Advised on the proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in an India-listed company with Malaysian subsidiaries, including conducting legal due diligence and reviewing transaction documents.

  • Advised the receiver and manager of a distressed entity in Sarawak in relation to an asset transfer exercise.

  • Advised on the sale and transfer of assets and an electronic security systems integration business between a Malaysian entity and a United States-based global systems integrator company.

  • Advised on the establishment of a joint venture between two Malaysian entities for the operation and maintenance of a Malaysian port.

  • Conducted a comprehensive legal due diligence review in connection with the proposed corporate restructuring of one of Malaysia’s leading integrated healthcare groups.

  • Acted as Malaysian legal counsel in connection with the proposed acquisition of a United Kingdom public limited company and its Malaysian subsidiaries, including conducting legal due diligence and advising on the Malaysian aspects of a pre-completion corporate reorganisation.
  • Advised a global player in Web3/blockchain entity in relation to its registration as a Digital Asset Exchange and Recognised Market Operator with the SC.

  • Advised global technology and digital platform providers on the regulatory requirements and risks associated with the advertising of cryptocurrency, digital asset and fintech-related products and activities in Malaysia.

  • Advised a TSX Venture Exchange-listed Canadian entity in relation to its removal from the SC’s Investor Alert List, including strategic regulatory engagement and advisory on the Malaysian digital asset regulatory framework.

  • Advised clients on legal and regulatory issues relating to digital assets, financial technology, cryptocurrency-related activities and related compliance requirements in Malaysia.

  • Advised clients on trademark registration and brand protection matters across multiple jurisdictions, including Malaysia, Bhutan, China, Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as international trademark monitoring and enforcement strategies.
  • Advised a leading financial institution in Malaysia in relation to its leased and owned properties throughout Sarawak, including the drafting and negotiation of related transaction documents.

  • Advised on land transactions across Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, including the drafting and negotiation of sale and purchase agreements and financing documentation.

  • Advised individual and corporate clients on conveyancing transactions and transfers of land ownership.
  • Advised local and foreign clients on company incorporation matters in Malaysia, including handling applications, regulatory submissions and liaising with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (“SSM”) until completion of registration.

  • Advised on beneficial ownership (“BO”) and ultimate beneficial ownership (“UBO”) compliance matters following cross-border corporate transactions, including conducting legal reviews on ownership structures and advising on filing and notification obligations under the Companies Act 2016 and the regulatory framework of SSM.

  • Advised companies on ongoing corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters, including annual returns, audited financial statements and beneficial ownership reporting obligations.

  • Advised on corporate governance documentation, including Board and shareholders’ resolutions, policies, minutes and regulatory compliance matters.

  • Advised on corporate actions involving the appointment and removal of directors, shareholder changes, annual general meetings, extraordinary general meetings and shareholder communications.

  • Advised on regulatory submissions and compliance matters involving SSM and other relevant authorities.
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