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7th Floor Wisma Hamzah-Kwong Hing
No. 1 Leboh Ampang
KUALA LUMPUR
50100
Malaysia
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Shearn Delamore & Co > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malaysia > Legal Market Overview
Malaysia > Antitrust and competition Tier 1
‘Expert in the field’ Anand RajPractice head(s):
Anand Raj; K Shanti Mogan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Anand Raj and his team of lawyers are all very professional and Anand in particular is a subject matter expert in the field.’
‘Shearn’s competition law team is knowledgeable and provides practical legal advice to clients, whilst retaining a commercial understanding of the matter at hand.’
‘Anand Raj who leads the competition practice at Shearn is decisive and firm in his views.’
Key clients
Korean Airlines Co. Ltd.
Giga Shipping Sdn Bhd
Nexus Mega Carriers Sdn Bhd
The Malaysian Bar
Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad
AmGeneral Insurance Berhad
RHB Insurance Berhad
Liberty Insurance Berhad
MPI Generali Insurans Berhad
Pacific & Orient Insurance Co Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised and successfully acted for Korean Airlines Co. Ltd. in filing a notice and application for an anticipated merger, Malaysia’s first successful merger control notification under the new Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015.
- Advising and representing five of twenty-one insurers in Malaysia who have been investigated by the Malaysia Competition Commission for an alleged horizontal infringement.
- Advised a global technology company on competition law issues arising from its data collection process, including any potential abuse of dominance in the video-sharing platform market.
Malaysia > Banking and finance Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co is best known for its expertise in financial services regulation, along with bank financing, debt capital markets offerings and debt restructurings. Key work highlights include advising Malaysia Aviation Group on its large-scale debt restructuring. The team represents an impressive roster of Malaysian and international banks, along with a range of borrowers, including real estate developers. Christina Kow is noted for her expertise in the regulation of financial institutions, securities and derivatives, while Pamela Kung focuses on transactional work, including acquisition financings, syndicated lending and debt restructuring.Practice head(s):
Christina Kow
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad
AmBank Islamic Berhad
AmBank (M) Berhad
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bank Berhad
CIMB Bank Berhad
CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
Malayan Banking Berhad
Maybank Islamic Berhad
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad
BNP Paribas
Société Générale
Standard Chartered PLC
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
CIMB Bank Berhad, Singapore Branch
United Overseas Bank Limited
Malayan Banking Berhad, Singapore Branch
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Isle of Man Branch
Wafra Inc
Cainiao KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd
Ekovest Berhad
Iskandar Waterfront Sdn Bhd
Malakoff Corporation Berhad
IJM Corporation Berhad
SP Setia Berhad
Paramount Corporation Berhad
Country Garden Real Estate Sdn Bhd
Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd
ZJ Advisory Sdn Bhd
RHB Investment Bank Berhad
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Gas Malaysia Distribution Sdn Bhd
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
Mega First Corporation Berhad
CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust
Work highlights
- Acted as Malaysian counsel for Malaysia Aviation Group and its group of companies in relation to the large-scale restructuring of their debts.
- Acted as Malaysian counsel for the lenders in respect of a green loan provided to South Beach Consortium, a joint venture between City Developments and IOI Properties, to refinance the South Beach development.
- Acted as Malaysian counsel for a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank as guarantor in respect of the medium term notes issuance issued by Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia.
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
The corporate and M&A team at Shearn Delamore & Co has several industry strengths, from e-commerce and healthcare to infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The firm’s clients include foreign financial institutions, insurance companies and private equity firms. The practice is well-versed in leveraged buyouts, due diligence, M&A and regulatory approvals among other corporate services. Corporate governance expert Grace Yeoh leads the team with support of Putri Noor Shariza Noordin, who focuses on M&A. Marhaini Nordin regularly advises on the offering of securities by foreign corporations, while Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan and Michelle Wong Min Er represent multinational companies. Lai Zhen Pik works on securities offerings, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This team has a good bench with senior lawyers, such as Grace Yeoh, and younger lawyers such as Michelle Wong and Nicholas Tan, who are also top class. They have always been responsive and technically strong.’
‘Nicholas Tan is commercial and able to think out of the box for his clients.’
‘Shearn Delamore & Co has handled numerous types of corporate and M&A matters in various industries. The team is helpful and always puts extra efforts to assist their clients in achieving business objectives.’
‘Marhaini Nordin is one of the most resourceful partners in the corporate and M&A practice group of Shearn Delamore & Co. She is not only kind hearted and honest, but her work also shows her seniority in this area.’
‘Shearn has been the go-to firm for us in Malaysia when our backs are up against the wall. They have time and time again managed and negotiated difficult structures and situations, whether on corporate or litigation matters.’
‘Michelle Wong Er, who has acted on our behalf in a number of cases, has been exceptional both in drafting and negotiations.’
‘It has a multidisciplinary practice which is able to provide competent value added advice and solutions.’
‘Nicholas Tan has risen through the ranks as a partner. He has repeatedly demonstrated that he is competent to deliver any assignments with excellent turnaround time and ability to provide practical solutions that will ensure that clients will know that their interests are taken care of and fully protected.’
Key clients
Mammoth Empire Group of Companies
United Malacca Berhad
DuPont
Reed Business Information Limited
Elanco Animal Health Inc.
Scientex Berhad
Tricor Group
Alibaba / Cainiao Logistics Group
CISDI Group Co. Ltd
Nuctech Company Limited
Bekaert
China Tobacco
China Oil Field Services Limited
Merck
Sony Interactive Entertainment
JUUL Labs Singapore Pte Ltd
CREC Development (M) Sdn Bhd
British Council, UK (UK)
Ceridian Group (USA)
CISDI Group Co., Ltd
Enea AB.
Bynder Holding B.V.
Murdoch University
Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised Mammoth Empire group on their collaboration with EXSIM Holdings Sdn. Bhd., JT Momentum Sdn. Bhd. and Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad.
- Advised Virtuozzo, Inc. in its acquisition of OnApp .
- Acted for Scientex Berhad in its unconditional voluntary take-over offer to acquire all the shares and warrants in Daibochi Berhad in 2021.
Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
The ‘technically sound’ team at Shearn Delamore & Co represents clients in commercial, corporate and banking disputes, in addition to acting for media houses and broadcasters in multimedia, entertainment, online publication claims and defamation-related issues; a key area of expertise for Yee Mei Ken. The practice also occupies a particular niche in the field of professional negligence litigation. Jeyanthini Kannaperan leads the team and regularly appears at hearings, trials and appeals at the High Court and Appellate Courts. Rodney Gomez advises on the contentious elements of construction contracts, infrastructure projects and procurement contracts, and insolvency expert Rabindra Nathan is another key member of the team.Practice head(s):
Jeyanthini Kannaperan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘People, diversity and collaboration.’
‘The team is technically sound and has vast experiences. Provide very practical advice and solutions. They are always attentive to your needs.’
‘Approachable, knowledgeable and creativity of practicable solution.’
‘Responsive and quick thinking. Reasonable charges as well.’
‘Team has great knowledge and ideas for strategy.’
‘The team is well-versed in dispute management.’
Work highlights
- Engaged by Ivory Ascent Sdn Bhd to appeal against the decision of the High Court in allowing their borrower’s claim.
- Represented Apex Equity Holdings Berhad in an appeal against the High Court’s decision in dismissing a minority oppression action filed by Concrete Parade Sdn Bhd.
Malaysia > Intellectual property Tier 1
The IP team at Shearn Delamore & Co is led by Karen AbrahamPractice head(s):
Karen Abraham
Other key lawyers:
Indran Shanmuganathan; Timothy Siaw; Jyeshta Mahendran; Michelle Loi; Janet Toh
Testimonials
‘Karen Abraham is amazing.’
‘Shearn Delamore has a strong team with great experience in all fields of IP. That tremendous depth of knowledge makes them a prime firm to work with in Malaysia.’
‘Jyeshta Mahendran is very reliable, prompt in her updates and is very accessible. She is able to advise on any IP matter with her knowledge and years of experience.’
‘Indran and his team act in the best interests of the client. They commit their time and ensure that they have sufficient resources to provide their best advice to the client. Mr Indran is an exceptional figure in providing constructive advice; Michelle ensures that all aspects of the subject are well-covered.’
‘If you need a one-stop firm that has experience, gives you high-quality work and good advice with integrity and honesty. Shearn is the firm I would recommend to anyone for IP matters.’
‘Karen Abraham and Michelle Loi stand out for their expertise, experience and knowledge of trademark law, as well as for their honesty and integrity.’
‘Shearn Delamore handle all trademark-related matters for us, from clearance and application filing, including oppositions, cancellations, TM assignments etcetera. They are extremely business-friendly, always seeking cost-effect solutions to any problems. They are very prompt and responsive, whilst diligent in fighting and protecting their clients’ rights.’
‘Karen Abraham is the best there is in Malaysia and the region, in my opinion. She is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. She employs her wide array of contacts within the TM field to ensure that her clients obtain the best results.’
Key clients
Longchamp Paris
General Video LLC
Wahl Clipper Corporation
Dyson Technology Limited
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
ResMed Pty Ltd
Honeywell International Inc.
Hermes International
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Goyard St-Honore
LVMH Fashion Group
The Liverpool Football Club And Athletic Grounds Ltd
Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp
Asia File Products Sdn Bhd
Sinowaja (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Dorpan SL and Melia Hotels International S.A.
Munchy Food Industries Sdn Bhd
El Baik Food Systems Co. S.A.
Garden International School Sdn Bhd
Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd
Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (ASTRO)
Reckitt Benckiser
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Pfizer Inc
Malaysia > Labour and employment Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co’s team, ‘formed of hands-on partners’, is headed by Sivabalah NadarajahPractice head(s):
Sivabalah Nadarajah
Other key lawyers:
Raymond Low; Vijayan Venugopal; Suganthi Singam; Wong Kian Jun; Benedict Ngoh Ti Yang
Testimonials
‘Great teamwork and collaboration.’
‘Benedict Ngoh Ti Yang is always willing to assist and can provide ad hoc legal advice when necessary.’
‘The team is well-versed and experienced in disputes and are able to quickly identify the key issues and to determine the best strategy for the client.’
‘The team is formed of hands-on partners who deliver quality advice promptly and responsibly, at good value.’
‘Suganthi Singam is experienced in this area, provides valuable advice to clients with simple terminology, is approachable, offers quality advice promptly and is hands-on and very responsible.’
‘Raymond Low, the firm’s partner, possesses excellent breath and depth of labour and employment law knowledge. He provides clear and succinct advice without unnecessary “legal speak”. He has successfully represented my organisation in many litigation cases.’
‘Very competent, with speedy responses and strategic thinking, always. The team has the ability to engage well with clients.’
‘Raymond Low is always prepared, is down-to-earth and is strategic in managing cases. He has a willingness to get clients’ inputs and discuss everything with them before proceeding.’
Key clients
MISC Bhd
Citibank Berhad
TienWah Press Pte Ltd
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Marriott International
Malaysia Airlines Berhad
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Hong Leong Bank Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised on Court of Appeal constructive dismissal cases regarding the fundamental terms of employment contracts.
- Advised on a case wherein the former employee negotiated his terms of departure, in which several terms were accepted by the employer but later tried to claim constructive dismissal.
- Advised on a Court of Appeal matter which reaffirmed the principle that one dishonest act of an employee is sufficient to warrant dismissal.
Malaysia > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Real estate specialist Grace Yeoh leads the ‘dependable and committed’ practice at Shearn Delamore & Co alongside engineering and construction expert Rodney Gomez. The team’s client roster includes domestic and international property developers, as well as listed and private companies, and advises on the full array of high-value real estate transactions, including sale, leaseback and disposal of land. The construction practice deals with contentious and non-contentious building and development projects, which are often multi-jurisdictional in nature, as well as advising on the full range of regulatory matters. Anita Balakrishnan has expertise in real estate acquisitions required to meet Islamic financing principles.Practice head(s):
Grace Yeoh; Rodney Gomez
Other key lawyers:
Anita Balakrishnan; Michelle Wong Min Er; Alexius Lee; Kevin Richard Nathan
Testimonials
‘Mr Rodney Gomez and his team are excellent in legal cases related to construction projects.’
‘Mr Rodney has in-depth knowledge, great attention-to-detail, is very dedicated and has excellent command over cases related to construction projects. He is always approachable and very helpful.’
‘The team is dependable and committed to serving its clients to the best possible standard.’
‘Alexius Lee and Kevin Richard Nathan work well supporting clients through difficult disputes.’
Key clients
CRSE Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Colas Rail System Engineering Sdn Bhd)
Hitachi Rail
MCC Overseas (M) Sdn Bhd
Exyte Asia-Pacific Holdings Ltd
Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd
Ircon International Limited
Integrated Project Services LLC
Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd
Mammoth Empire Holding Sdn Bhd
Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad
Setia-Wood Industries Sdn Bhd
Yuk Tung Construction Sdn Bhd
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Worldwide Holdings Berhad
Onetexx Sdn Bhd
Sime Darby Berhad
Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
Alibaba KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd
ECO Wolrd Development Group Berhad
SP Setia Berhad
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
BBCC Development Sdn Bhd
Sime Darby
MCBride Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Malakoff R&D Sdn Bhd
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised Mammoth Empire group on its collaboration with EXSIM Holdings Sdn. Bhd., JT Momentum Sdn. Bhd. and Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad in respect of its participation in a new joint venture company and the transfer of the “Empire City Mall” to the joint venture company.
- Acted for Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad in relation to its sale and leaseback of industrial property in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
- Acted as counsel for a client in its disposal of six plots of land for a total consideration in excess of RM90 million.
Malaysia > Shipping Tier 1
Based in Kuala Lumpur, the ‘strong team’ at Shearn Delamore & Co is headed by Rajasingam GothandapaniPractice head(s):
Rajasingam Gothandapani
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have a strong team.’
‘Rajasingam Gothandapani is very knowledgeable and able to solve issues well, without compromising on standards. He has very valuable support from his team.’
Key clients
International Transport Workers’ Federation
Genting Hong Kong Limited
Silverline Maritime Sdn Bhd
Chem-Specialties Sdn Bhd
Kennedys Law LLP
Messrs Margetson Lawyers, Netherlands
ShookLin & Bok LLP Singapore
Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad
Petra Marine Sdn Bhd
ASL Marine Holdings Ltd
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Ltd
Clipper Oil, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised and represented clients who were abandoned in the Vessel “Oriental Dragon” in the waters of Malaysia in the seafarers’ claim for unpaid wages and repatriation costs, which are in excess of $1.2m.
- Advised and represented The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited of Singapore in its claim against the owners of the vessel “Sea Coral” regarding a mis-delivery of cargo of approximately 161,089.107 metric tons of LSFO to third parties.
- Represented The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited of Singapore in its claim against the owners of the vessel “Ocean Winner” and the arrest of the Vessel, which is premised on a misdelivery of cargo of approximately 33,502.797 metric tons of GASOIL 10 PPM to third parties.
Malaysia > Tax Tier 1
The tax team at Shearn Delamore & Co is led by Anand RajPractice head(s):
Anand Raj
Other key lawyers:
Irene Yong; Foong Pui Chui
Testimonials
‘The lawyers in the team are highly intelligent, experienced and always make themselves available to support us. The advice and support received is always comprehensive, practical and commercially effective. The team was able to hold our hand throughout the process.’
‘Irene Yong is clearly experienced and well-versed in her area of expertise, but is also quick to identify issues and understand the business concerns. She and her team provide clear and practical advice, formulated practical strategies and recommendations which are easy to understand. We receive extremely effective and responsive support from her.’
Key clients
CIMB Bank Berhad
Diebold Nixdorf Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Wincor Nixdorf (M) Sdn Bhd)
United Malacca Berhad
Maximum Vista Sdn Bhd
Altera Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd
ExxonMobil Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Shell Refining Company (FOM) Berhad
Petronas Penapisan (Terengganu) Sdn Bhd
Boston Consulting Group Sdn Bhd
United Plantations Berhad
Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd
Vijaya Lakshmi Devi d/o Nadchatiram
Kompleks Tanjong Malim Sdn Bhd
Bridgestone Chemical Products (M) Sdn Bhd
Agro-Mod Industries Sdn Bhd
Shell People Services Asia Sdn Bhd
Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd
Malaysia > Islamic finance Tier 2
Shearn Delamore & Co’s long history in banking and finance and its extensive client base of banks and issuers, provides the platform for a thriving Islamic finance practice. It has demonstrated expertise in Islamic facilities, Islamic medium-term note programmes and Sukuk issuances. Christina Kow and Pamela Kung are the key partners in the team.Practice head(s):
Christina Kow
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad
AmBank Islamic Berhad
HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bank Berhad
CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad
Maybank Islamic Berhad
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
RHB Investment Bank Berhad
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Cainiao KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd
Ekovest Berhad
Iskandar Waterfront Sdn Bhd
Malakoff Corporation Berhad
IJM Corporation Berhad
SP Setia Berhad
Paramount Corporation Berhad
Country Garden Real Estate Sdn Bhd
Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd
ZJ Advisory Sdn Bhd
Gas Malaysia Distribution Sdn Bhd
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
Mega First Corporation Berhad
CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust
Work highlights
- Acted for RHB Investment Bank and CIMB Investment Bank as joint lead arrangers and joint lead managers in respect of an Islamic medium-term notes programme under the Shariah principle of Murabahah established by Tanjung Bin Energy to finance 1,000MW coal-fired electricity generating facilities in the state of Johor.
- Acted for an electronic payment systems company in respect of the Islamic facilities of RM100m granted by the financier to part finance and/or reimburse the customer’s Shariah-compliant capital expenditure and general working capital purposes including e-payment upgrade and all related expenses.
Malaysia > Projects and energy Tier 2
Shearn Delamore & Co has expertise across the oil and gas, mining, power production, energy and natural resources, and biomass sectors. Among the team’s diverse client roster are utility corporations, oil producers, mining organisations, as well as biomass and solar energy companies. Rodney Gomez has experience in arbitration, adjudication and litigation matters involving construction and engineering contracts, infrastructure projects and procurement contracts. Gomez co-heads the team alongside Grace Yeoh, who advises on transactions involving energy, natural resources and green technology projects, in addition to regulatory compliance matters.Practice head(s):
Grace Yeoh; Rodney Gomez
Testimonials
‘Diverse legal expertise within the firm, where knowledge and experience can be tapped into quickly and efficiently.’
‘People centric, with vast knowledge and experience.’
Key clients
CRSE Sdn Bhd
MCC Overseas (M) Sdn Bhd
Exyte Asia-Pacific Holdings Ltd
Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd
Ircon International Limited
Integrated Project Services LLC
KBJ Hecmy Sdn Bhd
IJM Corporation Berhad
Kumpulan Jetson Berhad
Sime Darby Property Sdn Bhd
Yuk Tung Construction Sdn Bhd
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Work highlights
- Acted for Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd in the negotiation and drafting of agreements in connection with its acquisition of various software.
- Advised Lumen Technologies, Inc. relating to its provision of various telecommunications and technological solutions.
- Acted for Spacegen in negotiating agreements with several satellite remote sensing technology companies.
Malaysia > Capital markets Tier 3
Shearn Delamore & Co’s team is co-headed by debt specialist Pamela Kung, who is equipped to handle Islamic and conventional matters, and equity specialist Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan. The practice has experience advising on mandates involving the listing of companies, the issuance of shares, proposed acquisitions of equity interests, corporate debt restructurings, as well as regulatory issues. Its client roster includes key Malaysian investment banks.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The firm and the partners in charge have an acute understanding of our needs and the issues requiring solutions.’
‘Pamela Kung gives her best to ensure that our queries and issues are attended to. She understands the business and commercial considerations in rendering her advice.’
Key clients
Scientex Berhad
LTKM Berhad
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad
AmBank Islamic Berhad
AmBank (M) Berhad
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bank Berhad
CIMB Bank Berhad
CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
Malayan Banking Berhad
Maybank Islamic Berhad
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad
BNP Paribas
Société Générale
Standard Chartered PLC
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
CIMB Bank Berhad, Singapore Branch
United Overseas Bank Limited
Malayan Banking Berhad, Singapore Branch
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Isle of Man Branch
Wafra Inc
Cainiao KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd
Ekovest Berhad
Iskandar Waterfront Sdn Bhd
Malakoff Corporation Berhad
IJM Corporation Berhad
SP Setia Berhad
Paramount Corporation Berhad
Country Garden Real Estate Sdn Bhd
Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd
ZJ Advisory Sdn Bhd
RHB Investment Bank Berhad
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Gas Malaysia Distribution Sdn Bhd
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
Mega First Corporation Berhad
CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust
Scientex Berhad
Jentayu Sustainables Berhad (formerly known as Ipmuda Berhad)
KIP Real Estate Investment Trust
Jaycorp Berhad
Work highlights
- Acted for RHB Investment Bank Berhad and CIMB Investment Bank Berhad as joint lead arrangers and joint lead managers in respect of the Sukuk Murabahah programme of up to RM4.5bn.
- Acted for Scientex Berhad in its unconditional voluntary take-over offer to acquire shares and warrants in Daibochi Berhad.
- Acted for Jentayu Sustainables Berhad in their equity capital markets work.
Malaysia > TMT (including Fintech) Tier 3
Shearn Delamore & Co’s TMT practice is well-placed to leverage the expertise of the firm’s wider IP, financial services, corporate and M&A, tax and competition teams. Key areas of expertise extend to cloud-based agreements, technology transactions, regulatory compliance issues and licensing agreements. Practice leader Timothy Siaw has considerable experience in the IP and technology arenas, while Christina Kow advises on structures involving financial services, including cryptocurrencies, electronic payments and electronic platforms. Karen AbrahamPractice head(s):
Timothy Siaw
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team that we worked with is resourceful, commercially savvy and strong understanding of the regulatory obligation of us as. The team is able to connect us with other parts of the firm and deliver a wholistic solution covering various areas of laws.’
‘Janet Toh is an invaluable resource when it comes to leading the negotiation for complex fintech vendor agreement.’
‘The team is strong and well-versed in a wide range of TMT issues. In particular, they are prompt and responsive. The also have a good commercial understanding of the issues.’
‘Janet Toh is an excellent lawyer. She is approachable, collaborative and maintains a high level of quality. She is my go-to TMT lawyer for Malaysia.’
‘Expert knowledge of technology and collaboration.’
Key clients
Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Bhd
GrowthOps
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd
NTT Cloud Communications
Giga Shipping Sdn. Bhd.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Mayer Brown (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ResMed
Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Lumen Technologies
Work highlights
- Acted for Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd in the negotiation and drafting of agreements in connection with its acquisition of various software for actuarial assessments.
- Advised Lumen Technologies, Inc. in relation to its provision of various telecommunications and technological solutions to Malaysian corporate customers.
- Acted for Spacegen in negotiating agreements with several satellite remote sensing technology companies to leverage the integration and convergence of computer science.
Shearn Delamore & Co > Firm Profile
The firm: Established in 1905, Shearn Delamore is one of the leading law firms in Malaysia. With over 100 lawyers and 230 staff, the firm has the resources to run and manage the most complex projects, transactions and matters. This would include coordinating and managing cross-border transactions together with the foreign and international law firms with whom we continuously work. By combining our diverse experience and interdisciplinary collaborations, we are able to provide a complementary range of skills.
The firm maintains extensive global network links with foreign law firms and multilateral agencies, including the World Law Group (WLG), the World Services Group (WSG) and the Employment Law Alliance (ELA). Shearn Delamore & Co. has formed an alliance with Drew & Napier LLC from Singapore, Makarim & Taira S. from Indonesia and Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano Law from the Philippines, which is a formidable blue-chip legal network named Drew Network Asia (DNA). DNA is a ‘firm of firms’ that operates as a united collective, bringing both international perspectives and local expertise to the table.
If regional co-ordination is required for any transaction or project, we can draw upon the resources of and can work together with some of Asia’s best law firms.
Network: Shearn Delamore & Co. has the resources to run and manage the most complex projects, transactions and matters. We have been at the forefront of the Malaysian legal profession for over a century. This has been acknowledged on both local and international fronts. The many robust relationships that Shearn Delamore & Co. has within our wide global network provide our clients with the reach and resources to further their commercial interests. We are particularly proud of our memberships in the World Law Group (WLG), the World Services Group (WSG) and the Employment Law Alliance (ELA). We meet our counterparts annually in these organizations. Our relationships serve to ensure that our clients will receive the personal attention whenever assistance is required.
Today, we are one of the largest multi award-winning law firms in the country. Our firm and our lawyers have been consistently recognized by independent legal publications, and been ranked high since 2011 by the Chambers & Partners, AsiaLaw Profiles, International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and other respected legal publications.
Areas of practice: Our qualifications and experience encompass several areas of practice, each with sub-practice areas, all of which have served the needs of clients across a broad range of industries.
- China desk
- India desk
- Japan desk
- Arbitration and mediation
- Capital markets
- Competition law and antitrust
- Corporate/M&A
- Corporate secretarial services
- Dispute resolution
- Employment and administrative law
- Energy, natural resources and green technology
- Engineering and construction
- Environmental
- Financial services
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Immigration
- Infrastructure and projects
- Intellectual property
- Investigation and crisis management
- Islamic finance
- Medico-legal
- Personal data protection and privacy laws
- Private client and family business
- Real estate
- Regulatory compliance and enforcement
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Shipping and maritime
- Tax and revenue
- Technology, media and telco
- Transportation
Our accolades
Chambers Asia Pacific Awards (2011, 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2021)
Malaysian Law Firm of the Year
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Asia-Pacific Awards (2022)
Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards (2022)
Malaysia Law Firm of the Year
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards (2021)
Malaysia Firm of the Year
Chambers Asia Pacific (2019 – 2022)
Band 1 Firm in Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Industrial Relations, Intellectual Property and Tax
IFLR 1000 (2019 – 2022)
Top Tier Firm in Corporate/M&A
Asialaw Profiles (2020 and 2021)
Outstanding Firm for Real Estate industry sector
Outstanding Firm for Competition and Antitrust, Construction, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment and Tax practice areas
Asialaw Profiles 2022
Outstanding Firm for Banking & Financial Services and Real Estate industry sector
Outstanding Firm for Construction, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment and Tax practice areas
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019 – 2021)
Top Tier Firm for Antitrust and Competition, Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, Real Estate and Construction and Tax
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
Top Tier Firm for Antitrust and Competition, Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, Shipping and Tax
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Managing Partner | Dhinesh Bhaskaran | dhinesh@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2897 |
Arbitration & Mediation | K Shanti Mogan | shanti@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2921 |
Competition Law & Antitrust | K Shanti Mogan | shanti@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2921 |
Competition Law & Antitrust | Anand Raj | anand@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2828 |
Corporate / M&A | Datin Grace C G Yeoh | gcgyeoh@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2869 |
Corporate / M&A | Marhaini Nordin | marhaini@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2853 |
Corporate Secretarial Services | Putri Noor Shariza Noordin | shariza@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2826 |
Dispute Resolution | Datin Jeyanthini Kannaperan | jeyanthini@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2849 |
Dispute Resolution | Rabindra S. Nathan | rabindra@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2871 |
Employment & Administrative Law | Sivabalah Nadarajah | sivabalah@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2866 |
Employment & Administrative Law | Vijayan Venugopal | vijayan@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2866 |
Energy, Natural Resources & Green Technology | Datin Grace C G Yeoh | gcgyeoh@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2869 |
Engineering & Construction | Rodney Gomez | rodney@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2890 |
Environmental | Dhinesh Bhaskaran | dhinesh@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2897 |
Financial Services | Christina S C Kow | christina@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2786 |
Financial Services | Pamela Kung | pamela@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2688 |
Healthcare & Life Sciences | Timothy Siaw | timothy@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2660 |
Immigration | Suganthi Singam | suganthi@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2829 |
Infrastructure & Projects | Rodney Gomez | rodney@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2890 |
Infrastructure & Projects | Putri Noor Shariza Noordin | shariza@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2826 |
Intellectual Property | Karen Abraham | karen@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2893 |
Intellectual Property | Indran Shanmuganathan | indran@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2873 |
Islamic Finance | Christina Kow | christina@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2786 |
Islamic Finance | Pamela Kung | pamela@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2688 |
Investigation & Crisis Management | Rajasingam Gothandapani | rajasingam@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2911 |
Investigation & Crisis Management | Sathya Kumardas | sathya@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2855 |
Medico-Legal | Dhinesh Bhaskaran | dhinesh@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2897 |
Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws | Rabindra S Nathan | rabindra@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2871 |
Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws | Timothy Siaw | timothy@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2660 |
Private Client & Family Business | Datin Grace C G Yeoh | gcgyeoh@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2869 |
Private Client & Family Business | Yee Mei Ken | mkyee@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2910 |
Real Estate | Datin Anita Balakrishnan | anita@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2717 |
Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement | Rabindra S Nathan | rabindra@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2871 |
Restructuring & Insolvency | Datin Jeyanthini Kannaperan | jeyanthini@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2849 |
Shipping & Maritime | Rajasingam Gothandapani | rajasingam@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2911 |
Tax & Revenue | Anand Raj | anand@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2828 |
Tax & Revenue | Irene Yong | irene.yong@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2923 |
Transportation | Rajasingam Gothandapani | rajasingam@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2911 |
Transportation | Lai Wai Fong | waifong@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2845 |
Technology, Media & Telco | Timothy Siaw | timothy@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2660 |
Technology, Media & Telco | Christina S C Kow | christina@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2786 |
China Desk | Yee Mei Ken | mkyee@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2910 |
China Desk | Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan | nicholas.tan@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2816 |
India Desk | Karen Abraham | karen@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2893 |
India Desk | Rajasingam Gothandapani | rajasingam@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2911 |
Japan Desk | Karen Abraham | karen@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2893 |
Japan Desk | Irene Yong | irene.yong@shearndelamore.com | +603 2027 2923 |
Lawyer Profiles
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 100+Languages
Bahasa Malaysia English Mandarin and various Chinese and Indian dialects JapaneseMemberships
INSOL International ISDA ASEAN IPA Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APPA) International Trade Mark Association (INTA) International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) Licensing Executives Society International International Fiscal Association (IFA) World Law Group World Services Group Employment Law Alliance Malaysia Australia Business Council ABA (American Bar Association) AILA AIPLA AIPPI (The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) IBA (International Bar Association) International Tax Planning Association (ITPA) Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) ITechLaw Association Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA) MIARBOther
Contacts : Dhinesh Bhaskaran (Managing Partner) | Tel: +603 2027 2897 | Email: dhinesh@shearndelamore.comClient Testimonials
CLIENT: SCIENTEX BERHAD
COMPANY/FIRM: SHEARN DELAMORE & CO.
TESTIMONIAL: The firms ability to provide sound legal advice with in-depth analysis of complex issues whilst managing tight timelines are amongst its strongest attributes. Technically sound with expertise in many diverse areas of practice, the firm is readily accessible whenever urgent answers and solutions are sought. The firms vast experience in handling major corporate transactions enables it to offer unique insights and render commercially sound yet practical advice. Ability to grasp and understand complex issues, identifying critical issues and offering innovative and practical solutions acceptable to all are important valued added skills and attributes that distinguishes the firm from others.
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TESTIMONIAL: response times, industry knowledge, appropriate advice, strength-in-depth, and value for money
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TESTIMONIAL: excellent response times and spot-on knowledge of the law
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TESTIMONIAL: legally sound and strategic advice
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TESTIMONIAL: The firm’s ability to provide sound legal advice with in-depth analysis of complex issues whilst managing tight timelines are amongst its strongest attributes. Technically sound with expertise in many diverse areas of practice, the firm is readily accessible whenever urgent answers and solutions are sought. The firm’s vast experience in handling major corporate transactions enables it to offer unique insights and render commercially sound yet practical advice. Ability to grasp and understand complex issues, identifying critical issues and offering innovative and practical solutions acceptable to all are important valued added skills and attributes that distinguishes the firm from others.
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TESTIMONIAL: “The firm provides quality and practical advice at a competitive price. Lawyers are very knowledgeable and are leading practitioners in the industry. The firm may be able to invest more in legal tech, as global law firms have done.”
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Comparative Guides
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Malaysia: International Arbitration
Published: November 2022
Authors: Mr Rabindra S Nathan Ms K Shanti Mogan Mr Rodney Gomez
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to International Arbitration laws and regulations that may occur in Malaysia.
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Malaysia: Bribery & Corruption
Published: May 2022
Authors: Rajasingam Gothandapani Sathya Kumardas
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Bribery & Corruption laws and regulations that may occur in Malaysia.
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