Kuala Lumpur · Est. 2011
Measured counsel
for significant matters.
We sit alongside principals navigating transactions, counterparty questions, and discreet commercial decisions — offering a considered outside read when it matters most.
Our Engagements
Three forms of counsel.
Transaction Counsel
A discreet engagement for principals considering a single transaction of meaningful scale — a sale, a purchase, the entry of a new partner, or the orderly exit of an existing one.
- Outside read on commercial logic
- Counterparty conversation strategy
- Working notes & final reflection
- Sessions as the matter requires
Counterparty Read
A private written profile of a single counterparty — buyer, seller, or partner — covering their commercial posture, pattern of past transactions, and the sensitivities that may shape the conversation ahead.
- Comprehensive written profile
- Historical transaction pattern
- Shared only with the principal
- One discussion session included
Confidential Note
A short written response to a single discreet question — the wording of an opening proposition, or the implications of a particular term in a heads of agreement. Delivered within ten business days.
- ~1,500 word written response
- One follow-up call included
- Sealed correspondence
- No third-party consultation without consent
Why Principals Choose tessarxxas
What we bring to the chamber.
Absolute Discretion
Matters discussed within the chamber remain there. No third party is consulted without written instruction.
Principal-Side Only
We accept engagements on one side of a transaction at a time. Your interests are never divided.
Commercial Clarity
We translate complex structures into plain positions so decisions are made with full understanding of the landscape.
Written Deliverables
Every engagement produces substantive written output — working notes, profiles, or formal correspondence — retained by the principal.
Paced to the Matter
Engagements proceed at the pace the transaction demands — not against an arbitrary billing clock.
Malaysia-Rooted Perspective
Deep familiarity with the commercial and regulatory context of the Malaysian market and the regional deal landscape.
A Quiet Word
Is there a matter worth discussing?
A short note in confidence is sufficient to begin. We respond to every enquiry within one working day and will indicate promptly whether we are in a position to assist.
Common Enquiries
Questions we are often asked.
What sort of matters does tessarxxas typically handle?
We work with principals on transactions of meaningful scale — typically acquisitions, disposals, partnership formations, and exits. We also assist where a principal needs a considered outside view of a specific counterparty, or a short written position on a commercial question before a critical conversation.
Are you legal advisors or financial advisors?
Neither. tessarxxas occupies the space between the two — offering commercial judgment and strategic perspective. We work alongside your legal counsel and financial advisors rather than replacing them, and our input is advisory rather than regulated advice.
How do engagements begin?
A note in confidence — by email or telephone — is sufficient. We will arrange a short preliminary call to understand the matter and confirm whether we are in a position to accept the engagement. If we proceed, terms are agreed in writing before any substantive work begins.
How is confidentiality maintained?
We accept only one side of each transaction and do not consult any third party without the principal's express written instruction. All written deliverables are transmitted securely and remain the property of the principal. Confidentiality obligations are formalised in our engagement letter.
What is the typical timeline for each engagement?
A Confidential Note is delivered within ten business days. A Counterparty Read typically completes in five to six weeks. Transaction Counsel is paced according to the transaction itself — it runs alongside the matter until concluded, within an agreed session cap.
What are the fees, and how are they structured?
Fees are fixed and agreed in advance — RM 990 for a Confidential Note, RM 2,880 for a Counterparty Read, and RM 3,300 for Transaction Counsel. There are no hourly rates and no variable additions once the engagement letter is signed.
Location
Our Chamber
Level 38, Menara Maxis, Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
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Contact Details
Telephone
+60 3-2168 4729Electronic Mail
[email protected]Address
Level 38, Menara Maxis
Jalan Ampang
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Consultation Hours
Monday — Friday
9:00 AM — 6:00 PM MYT
By appointment; initial enquiries at any time
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