The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Shook Lin & Bok is a second tier firm,

Shook Lin & Bok continues to act for major banks on conventional and Islamic financing. It has been busy with debt restructuring 
and real estate finance transactions. It also recently advised local and international banks on cross-border loan facilities and advised the lender on a RM1bn project financing. The eight-partner team includes Kelvin Loh Hsien Han, Jal Othman and Patricia David Saini.

Within Capital markets, tier 4

Shook Lin & Bok’s six-partner team advises on debt and equity instruments, including Islamic structures. The practice also acted for Cagamas Berhad, which issued a first-of-its-kind sukuk ALIm, worth RM1bn. Patricia David Saini is recommended.

Within Corporate and M&A, Shook Lin & Bok is a second tier firm,

Shook Lin & Bok has a strong reputation for domestic and cross-border M&A, and is adept at corporate work more broadly. Recent highlights include advising Hong Leong Bank on its non-life insurance group merger with Japan-based Mitsui Sumitomo – worth around $480m, this deal was one of the largest M&A transactions in Malaysia during 2010. It also advised Genting Malaysia on a £340m acquisition of UK-based casino businesses. Clients include international groups such as private equity firm Southern Capital Group and the chemicals company Brenntag. Patricia David Saini and Kelvin Loh Hsien Han are recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, Shook Lin & Bok is a first tier firm,

Banking and finance disputes remain a core strength of Shook Lin & Bok, but its general litigation capabilities extend to contractual, commercial and construction disputes. Clients include investment groups, financial institutions and Islamic banks. Yoong Sin Min and Too Hing Yeap lead on key matters. Mohanadass Kanagasabai left to found his own dispute resolution boutique, Mohanadass Partnership.

Within Intellectual property, Shook Lin & Bok is a second tier firm,

Shook Lin & Bok is led by well-known litigator Michael Soo and has a strong 
track record in copyright and trade mark 
matters.

Within Islamic finance, Shook Lin & Bok is a first tier firm,

Shook Lin & Bok continues to develop its standing in the space under banking and finance expert Jal Othman. Finance for government-related projects is a substantial source of mandates for the practice, which recently advised a financial institution on a RM1bn-plus project to build university campuses. The team also advised on a RM300m facility to fund a mixed-use development.

Within Legal market overview,

Shearn Delamore & Co, Skrine and Shook Lin & Bok retain their position as the traditional elite, but well-connected firms such as Zul Rafique & Partners, Zaid Ibrahim & Co and Kadir, Andri & Partners continue to encroach on market share.

Within Real estate and construction, Shook Lin & Bok is a second tier firm,

Shook Lin & Bok advises on multimillion-ringgit property and land acquisitions. The team includes Kelvin Loh Hsien Han, Patricia David Saini and Hoh Kiat Ching.

Within Shipping, Shook Lin & Bok is a second tier firm,

Shook Lin & Bok’s shipping practice has a particular emphasis on litigation and contentious work, and recently settled a high-value suit in mediation. The team includes litigator Nagarajah Muttiah.