LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2024

LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2023

Charlie Ng Zheng Hui 
Partner
Messrs. Kuek, Ong & Associates (KOA) 

Charlie, a graduate of the National University of Malaysia and Tsinghua University, excels in cross-border transactions between China and Malaysia. His key achievements include advising on housing projects worth, corporatizing port services, leading private mergers and acquisitions (M&A).  

As the leading partner of ChinaDesk, Charlie handles complex legal affairs involving Chinese and Malaysian clients. Meanwhile, Charlie’s firm operates Malaysia's largest legal Facebook page, ""Law & Justice,"" with 478,000 followers. These efforts have attracted well-known clients, including Chinese state-owned enterprises, and increased the company's revenue. 

Charlie has advanced the legal industry through his involvement with the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA), promoting cross-border cooperation and legal development. In 2015, Charlie was honored as the M.S. Lin Scholar by IPBA. Charlie also participates as a legal advisor and committee member for various NGOs. He serves as a legal adviser to prestigious NGOs like the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce and the China Entrepreneurs Association in Malaysia, offering guidance on governance, tax-exemption, intellectual property, and contracts. 

Charlie exemplifies a growth mindset through continuous professional development in various legal fields. He studied at Charles University (2011), Peking University (2012), and Southwest University of Political Science and Law (2014), and completed his Master of Laws (LL.M) in Chinese Law at Tsinghua University in 2016. These underscore his high commitment to advancing legal practices and solidifies his reputation as a trusted advisor in the Asia-Pacific region.   

Charlie has earned acclaim from colleagues and clients. A renowned billionaire business mogul expressed that “I truly enjoyed working with Charlie and the whole experience was enlightening. His work dedication was evident from the start.” His both aggressive and effective strategies have earned him high praise and recommendations beyond the legal profession.