Baker McKenzie has advised leading regional specialty chemicals distributor WWRC Holding Pte. Ltd. (WWRC), backed by Tower Capital Asia, on its strategic acquisitions of Farben Technique (M) Sdn Bhd (Farben) and KC Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd (KC Chemicals) in Malaysia.
As announced by WWRC, the acquisition of Farben will enhance WWRC’s platform by adding advanced research and development and manufacturing capabilities. The addition of KC Chemicals will further strengthen WWRC’s position in the life sciences sector. Both acquisitions are aligned with WWRC’s vision to become a differentiated one-stop chemical solutions provider in the region.
The cross-border transaction team advising WWRC was led by Singapore* M&A Principal Ting Xiao Hui, supported by M&A Partner Teo Ee Von (Kuala Lumpur**), Senior Associate Loo Mynn Keng (Kuala Lumpur) and Associates Denise Tia (Kuala Lumpur) and Sheryl Teo (Kuala Lumpur).
This transaction underscores Baker McKenzie’s ability to mobilize top-tier lawyers across practices to deliver outstanding results for clients. The Firm has been consistently recognized for its market-leading Transactional expertise, with recent accolades including “International Deal Firm of the Year” at the 2025 Asian Legal Business Awards.
*Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is the Singapore member firm of Baker McKenzie.
**Wong & Partners is the Malaysia member firm of Baker McKenzie.