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Quek Ngee Meng FCIArb
Arbitrator

Contact Quek

Email
quek.meng@nineac.com

Phone
+60 12 7804601

Address
Office Suite 19-21-1, Level 21
Wisma UOA Centre, 19
Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Languages
English
Chinese
Malay

Citizenship
Malaysian

Expertise
Banking & Finance Instruments
Corporate and Commercial (Shares, Equities, Joint Ventures, M&A)
International Trade & Investment Dispute
Real Estate Investment
Renewable Energy
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Compliance

Dato’ Quek Ngee Meng is an arbitrator with extensive legal expertise in corporate and commercial, international trade and investments, property and township developments, and ESG compliance matters.

He is regularly sought by major developers, multi-national companies and financial institutions for legal advice and representation for cross-border investment matters.

Recognized for his precision and sound judgment, Dato’ Quek serves as an arbitrator with institutions such as the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), CIETAC, and SHIAC.

As Managing Partner at HHQ, Dato’ Quek leads projects in digital databases, data centers, and renewable energy, advancing sustainable development goals. He has been instrumental in advising on strategic investments and negotiations, particularly in sectors such as corporate real estate, banking and finance.

Dato’ Quek’s dedication to justice is exemplified by his involvement in an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, seeking accountability for the Batang Kali Massacre (1948) victims under the British government in Malaya.

“Quek has strong written and verbal communication skills and he has the ability to communicate complicated legal concepts in simplified terms. In addition, he is organised and ensures all the rules and regulations of the legal process are complied with.”

IFLR1000 2023
Notable Practitioner in Banking and M&A

- Advised a company on its acquisition of a strategic stake in one of the largest metal recycling and industrial waste management company in Johor for an undisclosed significant consideration.
- Acted as legal counsel to TIZA Global Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Citaglobal Sdn Bhd) in connection with the proposed acquisiton by Citaglobal Berhad of the entire stake in Citaglobal Engineering Services Sdn Bhd from TIZA Global for an indicative purchase consideration of RM140million which was satisfied via the issuance of new ordinary shares in Citaglobal.
- Advised two Chinese companies on their respective acquisition of industrial lands within an industrial development in East Cost Malaysia with one measuring approximately 250 acres for consideration around RM130 million and another measuring approximately 300 acres for consideration around RM150 million.
- Advised and acted for steel and iron mill manufacturer to resist land acquisition from the proposed spur line of East Coast Rail Link.
- Acted for a Malaysian lender in a syndicated loan of USD250 million for term loan and revolving credit to part finance the construction costs and working capital.
- Advised a paper manufacturer on the acquisition of the industrial land measuring approximately 180 acres within an industrial development for consideration around RM60 million.
- Advised one of the top 10 developers on the computation of share units and rate of maintenance charge for a mixed development in KL City Centre.
- Advising and acting for a steel and iron mill manufacturer to apply for East Coast Economic Region Development Council tax incentive.
- Advising Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (REHDA) on the proposed strategy and approach in relation to the impact of Ang Ming Lee v Menteri Kesejahteraan Bandar appeals [2020] 1 MLJ 281 on Housing Developer and the exercise of their powers under section 2(2) of the Housing Development Act 1966n
- Member of the Malaysia Advocate & Solicitor’s Disciplinary Board since 2018, regularly chairing disciplinary proceedings to uphold professional standards.

Professional Affiliations

Arbitrator, Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)
Arbitrator, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)
Arbitrator, Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC)
Member, Legal Advisory Committee on Economic and Trade Friction, CCPIT
Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (1995)

Education

Masters of Business Administration (in progress), University of San Francisco (2023 – present)
Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, held at University of Oxford, United Kingdom (2024)
Diploma in Syariah Legal Practice, International Islamic University Malaysia (2010) 
Master of Laws, National University of Singapore (1997) 
Bachelor of Laws, University of Adelaide, Australia (1992) 
Bachelor Of Economics with Major in Accounting, University of Adelaide, Australia (1990)