“I don’t know how you do it,” a client told me recently, after we pushed through multiple rounds of compliance work at a relentless pace.

It’s probably not a good idea to respond with a cheeky, “I also don’t know how I do it.” 😆

The truth is, when I sign a letter of engagement, I’m not just thinking about fees and scope.

I’m also thinking about how to set clients up for success in the long run by:

• Building systems and checklists so critical details don’t slip through urgent timelines or oversights.

• Anticipating governance gaps before they derail a corporate exercise.

• Creating clarity for smoother exits, investments, and shareholder transitions.

Over the years, I’ve seen how seemingly minor non-compliance such as missing resolutions, unstamped agreements, or unclear shareholder terms can snowball into escrow holdbacks, indemnities, or conditions precedent that weaken a seller’s position in M&A or delay an IPO.

That’s why the practice I’m building now isn’t just about completing transactions.

I help businesses strengthen their governance foundations early, so they can undertake exits, investments, or IPOs with confidence and control.

The best part for me is hearing from the same client: “I used to find this annoying, but now I really appreciate your work.”

#MalaysianCorporateLawyer

This post was first posted on LinkedIn on 28 September 2025.