Emily Cheah is a Senior Associate at Christopher & Lee Ong since August 2019, specializing in M&A, General Corporate Commercial, TMT, and Trade & Regulatory with a focus on fintech and financial regulatory matters. Previously a Legal Associate at Zul Rafique & Partners from January 2016 to June 2019, Emily worked in the Projects and Corporate Advisory department, emphasizing legislative drafting and oil and gas sector projects. Earlier experience includes roles at Kenanga Group, ZICOlaw, Conyers Dill & Pearman, Baker & McKenzie, WMG Funds, and Shahrizat Rashid & Lee, where Emily gained exposure to corporate finance, equities research, and various legal practices. Emily holds an LLB from UCL, an MSc in Law and Finance from Queen Mary University of London, and a Certificate in Legal Practice from HELP University.
Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia
Christopher & Lee Ong houses a dedicated and committed team of lawyers with legal acuity and intuitive business acumen cutting across multiple industries - Technology & Telecommunications, Projects & Energy, Natural Resources, Manufacturing & Logistics, Financial Services & Insurance, Consumer Goods & Services, Retail, and Construction & Materials, among others. Throughout the entire project life-cycle (from inception to closing), the firm provides high quality legal advice to clients right across the commercial spectrum with extensive experience in handling complex deals and disputes. Being part of the Rajah & Tann Asia Network, one of the largest full-service legal network across over 10 countries in Southeast Asia and beyond, they are able to call upon leading lawyers from various jurisdictions in Asia to tap into their expertise, and provide clients with specialised advice & representation on disputes for both complex local and cross-border transactions.