Ashley Yeo

BIOGRAPHY

Ashley obtained his LL.B (Hons) degree from the University of Reading, UK in 2014 and then obtained her Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) in 2015.

Ashley worked in established and esteemed law firms in Malaysia with extensive experience in cross borders IPO, capital markets, cross-border investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and emerging technologies. She advised various issuers for their proposed listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX).

Ashley is also experienced in handling various corporate drafting, corporate governance and advisory from a Malaysian Law perspective. She also advises a wide range of corporate exercises for publicly listed companies in Malaysia.

Ashley is dedicated to offering practical legal solutions, emphasising real-world applicability over rigid adherence to complex legal doctrines.

Leading Malaysia’s premier business law channel on social media, Ashley’s approach to legal advice is refreshingly pragmatic, making intricate legal matters accessible and manageable for a diverse audience. This commitment to practicality extends to frequent media appearances and presentations at corporate events and universities, where Ashley’s insights provide valuable, actionable legal guidance, bridging the gap between theoretical law and everyday business challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

LLB (Hons) University of Reading, CLP

RECENT EXPERIENCE

  • Acted for a group of companies engaged in the food and beverage distribution industry for the listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • Acted for a group of companies engaged in the distribution of animal feed additive and manufacturing of animal feed additive premixes for the listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • Acted for a group of companies engaged in sourcing, wholesaling, supplying and marketing imprintable apparel and gift products in Malaysia and Singapore for the listing on the Main Board of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • Acted for a group of companies engaged in the service of providing equipment for heavy lift and heavy transport in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Myanmar for the listing on the Main Board of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • Acted for a group of companies engaged in the production of palm oil products for the listing on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • Acted for a group of companies engaged in the industry of manufacturing of plastic parts and components in Malaysia and Myanmar for the listing on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • Acted for a public listed company for its proposed issuance of up to RM60million redeemable convertible preference shares (RCPS).
  • Acted for a public listed company for its proposed acquisition of business for a consideration of approximately RM45million
  • Acted for a public listed company for its proposed disposal of a factory for a consideration of approximately RM55million
  • Acted for a public listed company for its disposal of its equity interest in its subsidiary for a consideration of approximately RM33million.
  • Acted for a public listed company for its acquisition of a business for a purchase consideration of RM16million.
  • Acted for a public listed company for a disposal of its interest in its wholly owned subsidiary for a consideration of RM10million.
  • Advised a company on its proposed joint venture with a public listed company to set up a new e-commerce centre in Malaysian.

Ashley Yeo

SPECIALIZATION

Corporate, Capital Markets, M&A
Real Estate
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Fintech