2023
IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2023
- IFN Most innovative Deal of the Year (International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s USD14 Million Sukuk Tokenization)
- IFN Structured Finance Deal of the Year (Silver Formula ABS’s Tranche 1 Sukuk under RM100 Million Program)
- IFN Tawarruq Deal of the Year (Renikola Holdings’s RM70 Million Islamic Green Bridge Financing Facility)
- IFN Musharakah Deal of the Year (Exsim Capital Resources’s RM365 Million Sukuk Musharakah)
- IFN Regulatory Deal of the Year (Bank Muamalat Malaysia’s Inaugural RM350 Million Additional Tier 1 Sukuk)
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023:
- Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
- Debt Market Deal of the Year (PLUS’ Sukuk Programme Offering)
- Equity Market Deal of the Year (Farm Fresh’s IPO)
- West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
- Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2023:
- Best sustainability sukuk – Corporate (TNB Power Generation MYR 1.5 billion sustainability wakala sukuk)
- Best sustainability sukuk – Financial institution (MBSB Bank MYR 300 million dual-tranche sustainability wakala sukuk)
- Best sustainability sukuk – SMEs (SME Development Bank Malaysia MYR 500 million sustainability wakala bi-istithmar sukuk)
- Best sustainability sukuk – Transport (Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat MYR 5.5 billion sustainability murabaha sukuk)
- Best local currency sukuk (Point Zone (M) MYR 650 million wakala sukuk)
- Best corporate sukuk – Real estate (Eco World Capital MYR 550 million wakala sukuk)
- Best corporate sukuk – Power (Tenaga Nasional MRY 4 billion multi-tranche wakala sukuk)
- Best corporate sukuk – Energy service provider (Dialog Group MYR 500 million senior wakala bi al-istithmar sukuk)
- Best bank sukuk (Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia MYR 1.5 billion dual-tranche wakala sukuk)
- Best liability management (Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama (PLUS) MYR 25.2 billion musharaka and murabaha sukuk)
- Best securitization sukuk (Zamarad Assets MYR 474 million medium-term murabaha sukuk)
- Best sukuk restructuring deal (MEX I Capital MYR 1.126 billion senior musharaka sukuk/MYR 2.209 billion subordinated musharaka sukuk programme)
- Best equity placement (CTOS Digital MYR 465.9 million primary placement/secondary selldown by Inodes Limited)
2022
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2022:
- West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
- Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
- Finance Deal of the Year – World’s First Sovereign U.S. Dollar Sustainability Sukuk Issuance
Lexology Client Choice Awards 2022
2021
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2021:
- West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
- Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
- Energy and Resources Law Firm of the Year
- Debt Market Deal of the Year – Bank Rakyat’s Sukuk Issuance
- Equity Market Deal of the Year – MR.D.I.Y. Group’s IPO
- M&A Deal of the Year – CP Group’s Acquisition of Tesco’s businesses in Thailand and Malaysia
Islamic Finance Deals of the Year Awards 2021:
- Sustainable Responsible Investment/Environmental Social Governance Deal of the Year – SME Bank’s RM500 million Sustainable Sukuk
- Wakalah Deal of the Year – The Malaysian Government’s USD800 million Sukuk
- Project & Infrastructure Finance Deal of the Year – Infracap Resources’ RM5.75 billion Sukuk
- Malaysia Deal of the Year – Infracap Resources’ RM5.75 billion Sukuk
In-House Community (previously Asia-MENA Counsel):
- Malaysia Banking and Finance Firm of the Year 2021
- Malaysia Capital Markets Firm of the Year 2021
- Malaysia Corporate M&A Firm of the Year 2021
- Malaysia Islamic Finance Firm of the Year 2021
- Malaysia Projects Firm of the Year 2021
- Malaysia Project Finance Firm of the Year 2021
2020
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2020:
- Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
- Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year
- West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
- Debt Market Deal of the Year – CIMB Bank Berhad’s Formosa and Regulation S Sustainable Development Goals Bond
- Finance Deal of the Year – Exsim Capital Resources Berhad’s Sukuk Programmes
- Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year – Project RAPID
IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2020:
- Most Innovative National Law Firm (Malaysia)
2019
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2019:
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
- West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
- Islamic Finance Deal of the Year – Affin Islamic Bank Berhad’s Sukuk Programme
- Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year – Edra Energy’s Sukuk Wakalah Programme
The Asset Triple A Awards:
- Malaysia Project Finance Law Firm of the Year
Asia Infrastructure Awards 2019:
- Client Service Award, Malaysia – AsiaLaw Regional Awards 2019
Asian-Mena Counsel Awards 2019:
- Malaysia Corporate & M&A Firm of the Year
- Malaysia Capital Markets Firm of the Year
Islamic Finance News Law Awards 2019:
- ESG, Green, SRI Law Firm of the Year
- Energy & Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year
Islamic Finance Deals of the Year 2019:
- Affin Islamic Bank Berhad’s RM5.0 billion Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme
- Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year – Edra Energy’s RM5.28 million Islamic Medium Term Notes
2018
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2018:
- Debt Market Deal of the Year (Midsize) – Press Metal’s High Yield Notes
- Islamic Finance Deal of the Year (Premium) – Hong Leong Financial Group’s Multi-Currency Perpetual Notes Programme
- Islamic Finance Deal of the Year (Midsize) – Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad’s Issuance;
- Projects Infrastructure & Energy Deal of the Year – Saudi Aramco Integrated Development Project of PETRONAS
- Technology, Media and Telecommunications Deal of the Year – Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd’s Sukuk Programme
- Malaysia Deal of the Year – Saudi Aramco Integrated Development Project of PETRONAS
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
- Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
- Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year
- Dealmaker of the Year – Adrian Chee
- West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
2018 Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deals of the Year:
- Best Law Firm in ESG, Green & SRI for category Capital Markets, Energy & Natural Resources, M&A and Project Finance
- Corporate Finance Deal of the Year – Puncak Niaga’s RM210 million acquisition of TRIplc’s entire issued share capital from Pimpinan Ehsan
- Perpetual Deal of the Year – Sunway’s RM5 billion Perpetual Sukuk Program (1st tranche)
- Malaysia Projects & Project Financing Firm of the Year – Asian-Mena Counsel Awards 2018
- Malaysia Corporate & M&A Firm of the Year – Asian-Mena Counsel Awards 2018
- Malaysia Capital Markets Firm of the Year – Asian-Mena Counsel Awards 2018
IFN Law Awards 2018:
- ESG, Green, SRI Law Firm of the Year
2017
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2017:
- West Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
- Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
2017 IFN Deals of the Year Awards:
- Commodity Murabahah Deal of the Year
- Equity Deal of the Year
- Structured Finance Deal of the Year
- Project & Infrastructure Finance Deal of the Year
2016
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2016:
- Debt Market Deal of the Year (Premium) – Jimah East Power’s Sukuk Murabahah Issuance
- Islamic Finance Deal of the Year (Premium) – Government of Malaysia’s Sukuk Issuance
- Malaysia Deal of the Year – Jimah East Power’s Sukuk Murabahah Issuance
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
- Islamic Finance Law Firm of the Year
- Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year
- Managing Partner of the Year – Deepak Sadasivan
- Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
ALB South East Asia Law Awards 2016:
- South East Asia Islamic Finance Deal of the Year
- South East Asia Equity Deal of the Year
2016 IFN Deals of the Year Awards:
- Commodity Murabahah Deal of the Year
- Regulatory Capital Deal of the Year
2015
Finance Monthly Global Awards 2015:
- Islamic Finance Advisory Firm of the Year (Malaysia)
RAM League Awards 2015:
- Blueprint Award 2014 – New Real-Estate Benchmark Deal
Midciti Sukuk Berhad’s Sukuk Murabahah Programme of up to RM3.0 billion in nominal value - Market Pioneer Award 2014 – 1st RM-Sukuk Issuer (Turkey)
TF Varlik Kiralama AS’s RM3.0 billion Sukuk Murabahah Medium-Term Notes Programme - Market Pioneer Award 2014 – World’s 1st Yen-Sukuk
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Malaysia) Berhad’s US$500 million Multi-Currency Sukuk Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar Programme - Market Pioneer Award 2014 – 1st Basel III-compliant Sukuk
AmIslamic Bank Berhad’s RM3.0 billion Subordinated Sukuk Murabahah Programme - Market Pioneer Award 2014 – 1st Malaysian Basel III-compliant Additional Tier-1 Capital Securities
Malayan Banking Berhad’s RM10.0 billion Additional Tier-1 Capital Securities Programme - Market Pioneer Award 2014 – World’s 1st Takaful Subordinated Sukuk
Etiqa Takaful Berhad’s Subordinated Sukuk Musharakah facility of up to RM300 million - Market Pioneer Award 2014 – 1st Innovative State Government Financing
Aquasar Capital Sdn Bhd’s RM1.5 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2015:
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
2014
IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2014:
- Real Estate Deal of the Year –
Midciti RM1.55 billion Sukuk Murabahah - Hybrid Deal of the Year – Cahaya Capital US$500 million Exchangeable Sukuk
- Turkey Deal of the Year – TF Varlik Kiralama RM800 million Sukuk Murabahah
- Malaysia Deal of the Year – Midciti RM1.55 billion Sukuk Murabahah
IFLR Asia Awards 2014:
- National Law Firm of the Year (Malaysia)
ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2014:
- Islamic Finance Deal of the Year – DanaInfra Nasional’s Establishment of Islamic CP and MTN Programme
ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2014:
- Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
- Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year
- Debt Market Deal of the Year –
Islamic Commercial Papers and Islamic MTN Issuance by DanaInfra Nasional - Islamic Finance Deal of the Year – Islamic Commercial Papers and Islamic MTN Issuance by DanaInfra Nasional
- Malaysia Deal of the Year – Islamic Commercial Papers and Islamic MTN Issuance by DanaInfra Nasional
RAM League Awards 2014:
- BluePrint Award 2013 – Innovation in Islamic Finance –
Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s RM3.0 billion Islamic Commercial Papers/Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme
2013
IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2013:
- Deal of the Year – Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) US$490 million Sukuk
- Most Innovative Deal of the Year – Telekom Malaysia RM200 million Sukuk Wakalah
- Sukuk Deal of the Year – Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) US$490.0 million Sukuk
- Indonesia Deal of the Year – Golden Agri-Resources RM5.0 billion Islamic MTN Programme
- Malaysia Deal of the Year – DanaInfra Nasional RM300 million Exchange Traded Sukuk (First Tranche)
International Global Law Experts Awards:
- International Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year in Malaysia
InterContinental Finance Magazine (ICFM) Law Awards 2013:
- Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year in Malaysia
RAM League Awards 2013:
- BluePrint Award – New Stuctured-Finance Benchmark Deal – Sasaran Etika Sdn Bhd’s RM220 million Fixed Rate Serial Bonds
- First RAM-rated Foreign Sovereign Wealth Fund – Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company B.S.C.(c)
- First RAM-rated Foreign Entities – Republic of Indonesia – First Resources Limited
- First RAM-rated Foreign Entities – Kingdom of Bahrain – Gulf International Bank BSC
- First RAM-rated Foreign Entities – Hong Kong
– Noble Group Limited
ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2013:
- Islamic Finance Deal of the Year – Axiata US$1.5 billion multi-currency Sukuk Issuance Programme
- Equity Deal of the Year – Felda Global Venture US$3.4 billion IPO
2012
IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2012:
- Most Innovative Deal of the Year – Malaysia Airline System RM1.5 billion Perpetual Junior Sukuk
- Cross Border Deal of the Year –
Axiata US$1.5 billion multi-currency Sukuk Issuance Programme - IPO Deal of the Year – Felda Global Venture US$3.4 billion IPO
2011
RAM League Awards 2011:
- BluePrint Award – New Real Estate Benchmark Deal – Ara Bintang Berhad’s RM1.25 billion Medium-Term Notes Programme
- BluePrint Award – New Structured –Finance Benchmark Deal – Domayne Asset 2 Corporation Berhad’s RM150 million Medium-Term Notes Pogramme
2010
IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2010:
- Cross Border Deal of the Year –
TTM RM600 million Sukuk Murabahah - Musharakah Deal of the Year – AmIslamic RM550 million Senior Sukuk Musyarakah Programme
- Equity Deal of the Year – Petronas Chemicals RM12.8 billion IPO
2009
RAM League Awards 2009:
- BluePrint Award – New Project-Finance Benchmark Deal –
MRCB Southern Link Berhad’s RM845 million Senior and RM199 million Junior Sukuk
The Asset Triple A Awards:
- Most Innovative Islamic Finance Deal –
WCT Engineering RM300 million Sukuk Musharakah
2008
IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2008:
- Most Innovative Deal of the Year – WCT Engineering RM300 million Sukuk Musharakah
2007
Asian Counsel Deal of the Year 2007:
- Best Cross Border & Equity Deal – Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s US$750 million Exchangeable Sukuk
IFLR Asian Awards 2007:
- National Law Firm of the Year (Malaysia)
- Debt & Equity Linked Deal of the Year – Asia – Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s US$750 million Exchangeable Sukuk