Established in 1970 by Zain Azahari Zainal Abidin, full-service firm Zain & Co has played an active role in numerous corporate transactions and projects within Malaysia. The firm advises on a diverse range of legal matters covering both corporate and banking and finance work, with clients engaging it for mergers and acquisitions, private equity and financing mandates. The firm has gained considerable expertise in the energy, infrastructure and real-estate sectors. Salwah Abdul Shukor leads the practice as a key partner within the firm. Since 2018, Zain & Co has also benefited from its membership of Dentons, gaining access to the extensive global network and support provided by one of the world’s largest law firms, with a presence in more than 170 locations spanning more than 70 jurisdictions.
Client feedback
“Zain & Co is thorough, responsive, and professional. They provide clear guidance and handle complex estate matters with care and competence.” – Dispute resolution
Vatsala Ratnasabapathy
“She is thoughtful, diligent, and generous with her time. Her professionalism and personal commitment have made a difficult process more manageable.”
Mariza Azen Mat Rasip
“Mariza Azen is very professional and approachable. She explains things clearly, even the complicated parts, and always stays calm under pressure. She’s also very responsive and gives practical advice that helps us move forward with confidence.”
Work highlights
Advised World Endurance Malaysia, part of The Ironman Group, on its acquisition of selected assets from MMTF Consultant including key forestry permits. The transaction enables the organisation of Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival by UTMB events from 2025 to 2031. Work included structuring the permit transfers and securing necessary approvals from the Forestry Department for continued trail-running operations.
Key clients
Permodalan Nasional, World Endurance Malaysia
