Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox will enable more innovative capital market products and services such as tokenised securities
Navigating Malaysia’s regulatory landscape: First quarter 2025 insights for startups
Key regulatory updates impacting Malaysian startups in Q1 2025—essential changes for founders and investors to keep on their radar
Preparing for the unexpected: Succession planning and legal considerations for startup founders
Consult your startup lawyer to ensure succession clauses are properly incorporated and aligned with your startup’s needs
A startup lawyer’s guide to non-standard investment term sheets
While VCs generally adhere to industry norms, we’ve also seen term sheets from investors that may deviate from the standard
8 common questions before establishing a startup in Malaysia: A startup lawyer’s perspective
As a founder, establishing a startup in a new jurisdiction may appear daunting and overwhelming, irrespective of how experienced you are
Understanding priced and unpriced funding rounds for startups
Learn the key differences between priced and unpriced funding rounds and how they impact your startup’s valuation, equity dilution, and fundraising
Navigating shareholder disputes in startups: Different exit strategies and mechanisms explained
As the business evolves, disputes may arise due to diverging interests or expectations among team members. Growth may bring shareholder disputes usually among founders, investors, or employees as they grapple with differences in vision or priorities among the stakeholders. This post looks at the common legal tools and instruments that can be agreed among the…
Should I give my lawyer equity stake in my startup?
It is uncommon for startup lawyers to get equity stake in exchange for legal services, but we may be open to accepting small percentages for startups (if your business is exciting enough). As a founder, you need to consider not just the dilution to the equity pie, but if the lawyer you are offering equity…
Sweat equity checklist for startups in Malaysia
As a startup lawyer, I get asked a lot on how to structure sweat equity where the company issues new shares to someone (usually with certain skills or expertise) in exchange for his or her contribution to the company. Whether you’re planning to give out sweat equity shares to an experienced adviser or mentor or…
Capital gains tax in Malaysia update
There are still many questions that need to be answered with respect to the proposed capital gains tax.