Calvin Lau
Head of Corporate, M&A & Regulatory
Calvin heads the firm's Corporate M&A practice. He is a corporate transactions specialist with deep experience in cross-border M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and general corporate and regulatory matters.
He is well regarded for his legal knowledge, commercial acumen and negotiation skills — trusted by private equity funds, venture capitalists, family offices, multinationals, and public and private companies across Asia.
Before founding Cal, El & Partners, Calvin served as Legal Counsel at Navis Capital Partners — one of Asia's largest private equity firms — where he structured and negotiated strategic acquisitions and disposals across Southeast Asia, and provided ongoing legal support to portfolio companies. Prior to that, he practised at Christopher & Lee Ong, focusing on corporate transactions, M&A and financial regulatory matters.
Practice Areas
Qualifications & Admissions
LL.B (Hons), University of Sheffield
BPTC, Northumbria University
Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya
Member, Malaysian Bar
Notable Experience
Mergers & Acquisitions
- —Led majority investment transactions with valuations between USD 20M – USD 150M across Southeast Asia — spanning snack food, education, F&B, healthcare, sports management and hospitality sectors.
- —Advised the founders of a leading Malaysian karaoke chain (18+ outlets) on the proposed sale of their business to a Tokyo-listed global entertainment group.
- —Advised multiple PE funds on acquisitions including a variety store chain valued at over RM 2 billion, a hardware retail chain (100+ outlets), childcare centres and a medical device distribution group.
- —Advised a leading tax advisory firm on acquisitions of professional services firms in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
- —Advised a high net worth individual on an investment in a LEAP Market-listed tech company operating an online community services platform.
Foreign Direct Investment
- —Advised a major Philippine conglomerate on the legal and regulatory framework for foreign investment in solar energy in Malaysia.
- —Advised a US-listed power distribution company on its expansion to provide turnkey data centre services in Malaysia.
- —Advised a Japanese multinational sportswear company on expanding its perfume import and distribution business into Malaysia.
- —Advised one of China's leading hospitality management companies on expanding its hotel franchise business to Malaysia.
Regulatory & Compliance
- —Advised a major online accommodation-sharing platform on Malaysian short-term stay regulations and licensing requirements.
- —Advised a foreign digital asset exchange on licensing requirements under the Capital Markets Services Act 2007 for cryptocurrency exchange activities.
- —Advised a foreign liquidity provider on regulated activities licensing under the Capital Markets Services Act 2007.
Eldarius Yong
Head of Civil Litigation
Eldarius Yong is a founding Partner of Cal, El & Partners and leads the firm's Civil Litigation practice. A seasoned litigator, Eldarius combines sharp analytical thinking with persuasive advocacy to deliver outstanding results for clients navigating complex disputes.
His practice spans the full range of civil and commercial litigation — from high-value contract disputes and shareholders' conflicts to urgent injunctive relief, winding-up proceedings and appellate advocacy. He represents corporate clients, high net worth individuals and institutional parties before the courts of Malaysia, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Eldarius is recognised for his tenacity, meticulous preparation and ability to think strategically under pressure. He is equally skilled at negotiating favourable settlements and at presenting compelling arguments before the court — always with his client's best interests at the forefront.
Areas of Expertise
Qualifications & Admissions
Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya
Member, Malaysian Bar
LL.B (Hons)
