Ten most viewed posts in 2022

Company Law

My name is Mei Ying (美瑛). Wong (黄) is my surname.

I am a corporate lawyer with focus in the M&A and equity capital markets practice areas.

Through my Linkedin posts, I share the insights I gain from my work, what I learn from my reading, and my observations about being a corporate lawyer.

The following are my 10 most viewed posts in 2022.

1. Understanding the rights and powers of shareholders in a private limited company is necessary to draft an effective shareholders’ agreement
https://lnkd.in/e3BPaQ8w

2. In an M&A transaction, how can a buyer address issues discovered during the due diligence conducted on the target?
https://lnkd.in/ezkjA-in

3. Ever wonder which corporate actions require board of directors’ approval and which require shareholders’ approval?
https://lnkd.in/e2SXdbP5

4. Listing Process for Main Market and ACE Market (and my thoughts about IPO 😆)
https://lnkd.in/eiS2yPnD

5. M&A: Key issues to look out for in respect of contracts entered by target companies
https://lnkd.in/eZr9mJwv

6. The word “from” in contracts
https://lnkd.in/e3DmDRw7

7. Three things you may miss out in legal due diligence when you are not paying attention
https://lnkd.in/ePSjDfDg

8. Term sheet in M&A transaction
https://lnkd.in/euNavpNf

9. What, how & why
https://lnkd.in/efaTiaFi

10. Seek progress, not perfection
https://lnkd.in/ewvfAZHg

I personally like No. 10 the best. The stereotype of a successful lawyer who must look the part, know all the answers and be confident at all times is not that helpful for me, in particular in the early years of my practice.

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This post was first posted on Linkedin on 30 December 2022.

Linkedin Post
Preference Shares: A Path Through Malaysia’s Equity Restrictions

Regulatory equity restrictions don’t always mean “no entry” for investors in Malaysia. If you’re restricted from holding ordinary shares in certain sectors due to regulatory policy, preference shares may offer a practical alternative. You may want to consider preference shares if: 1.    The sector has no restrictions on preference shares. This …

Company Law
Does family-owned company require formal shareholders’ approval for issuance of shares?

“This is my family-owned company. Do we still need formal shareholders’ approval to issue shares?” Yes. Under section 75 of the Companies Act 2016, directors cannot exercise their power to allot shares without prior shareholders’ approval. This is a legal requirement even if all the shareholders are family members. Skipping …

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Pay for proper legal advice when it comes to shareholders agreement

Most people I know are reluctant to pay for proper legal advice when it comes to shareholders’ agreements. Many assume shareholders’ agreements are just templates. However, in practice, especially in M&A or fundraising, these agreements must align with the Companies Act 2016 and other relevant regulatory requirements. Otherwise, what is …