Shearn Delamore & Co > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile

Shearn Delamore & Co
7th Floor Wisma Hamzah-Kwong Hing
No. 1 Leboh Ampang
KUALA LUMPUR
50100
Malaysia

Malaysia > Legal Market Overview

Malaysia > Antitrust and competition Tier 1

‘Expert in the field’ Anand Raj and K Shanti Mogan co-head the antitrust and competition offering at Shearn Delamore & Co. The team regularly advises multinational, government-linked and Malaysian enterprises across the consumer goods, entertainment, insurance and oil and gas, on matters pertaining to alleged infringement of the Competition Act 2010, price fixing, as well as general compliance and due diligence. Recent work highlights include advising one of the largest global technology companies on competition issues in relation to data protection. Lilien Wong, who represents clients in domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration, is another key member of the team.

Practice 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):

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

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 Abraham, described as ‘the best there is in Malaysia and the region’. The team stands out for its work on Malaysia-based trademark and patent prosecution; uniquely, it manages large trademark portfolios of international clients, including Astro, Petronas and Pfizer, in addition to various global technology companies. The practice advises on angles of appropriate protection and enforcement of trademarks. Further, it deals with registration and protection of domain names issues and the enforcement of industrial design protection. Indran Shanmuganathan has expertise working with government bodies to enforce anti-counterfeiting laws. Zaraihan Shaari retired in December 2021.

Practice 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 Nadarajah. It is experienced in offering strategic advice to clients on matters concerning terms and conditions, terminations, disciplinary actions and HR-related issues. Regarding litigation, the team’s capability is demonstrated by its advice to HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad on restructuring and the resulting impact on Trade Union employees, in addition to action on cases involving unfair dismissal and terms and conditions of contracts. The practice’s matters regularly reach the Industrial, Appeal and High Courts in Malaysia. Raymond Low is a standout member of the team, noted for his ‘excellent breath and depth of labour and employment law knowledge’ and his advocating abilities.

Practice 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 Gothandapani. The practice’s workload is primarily focused on advising maritime clients, including ship owners, port and terminal operators, and offshore and marine companies, on the full range of shipping matters. Recent highlights include advising abandoned seafarers on their rights to unpaid wages, as well as on their recovery and repatriation in the high-profile case of the ‘Oriental Dragon’. In addition, the team is well-equipped to advise clients on the wrongful delivery or misdelivery of high-value cargo; such cases are often cross-border in nature. Principal associate Nik Azila Shuhada Binti Nik Abdullah assists on the team’s most complex shipping matters.

Practice head(s):

Rajasingam Gothandapani

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 Raj and has a strong reputation in advising on the full range of direct and indirect tax matters, on issues involving structuring, planning, pricing, transfer and dispute resolution. Key areas of expertise include goods and services, corporate and income, as well as audits and investigations. Many of its cases are international in nature, a high proportion of which are prevalent in the oil and gas industry. Irene Yong is a standout member in the practice, ‘experienced and well-versed’ in the provision of advice across the full spectrum of tax mandates. The team successfully acted for the Malaysian Bar on a landmark High Court case regarding the Tax Revenue’s powers to undertake audits on law firm clients’ accounts, and the appeal of this matter was dismissed in 2021.

Practice 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.

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 Abraham and ‘invaluableJanet Toh specialise in IP.

Practice head(s):

Timothy Siaw

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.

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

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Managing Partner Dhinesh Bhaskarandhinesh@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2897
Arbitration & Mediation K Shanti Moganshanti@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2921
Competition Law & Antitrust K Shanti Moganshanti@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2921
Competition Law & Antitrust Anand Rajanand@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2828
Corporate / M&A Datin Grace C G Yeohgcgyeoh@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2869
Corporate / M&A Marhaini Nordinmarhaini@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2853
Corporate Secretarial Services Putri Noor Shariza Noordinshariza@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2826
Dispute Resolution Datin Jeyanthini Kannaperanjeyanthini@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2849
Dispute Resolution Rabindra S. Nathanrabindra@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2871
Employment & Administrative Law Sivabalah Nadarajahsivabalah@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2866
Employment & Administrative Law Vijayan Venugopalvijayan@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2866
Energy, Natural Resources & Green Technology Datin Grace C G Yeohgcgyeoh@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2869
Engineering & Construction Rodney Gomezrodney@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2890
Environmental Dhinesh Bhaskarandhinesh@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2897
Financial Services Christina S C Kowchristina@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2786
Financial Services Pamela Kungpamela@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2688
Healthcare & Life Sciences Timothy Siawtimothy@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2660
Immigration Suganthi Singamsuganthi@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2829
Infrastructure & Projects Rodney Gomezrodney@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2890
Infrastructure & Projects Putri Noor Shariza Noordinshariza@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2826
Intellectual Property Karen Abrahamkaren@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2893
Intellectual Property Indran Shanmuganathanindran@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2873
Islamic Finance Christina Kowchristina@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2786
Islamic Finance Pamela Kungpamela@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2688
Investigation & Crisis Management Rajasingam Gothandapanirajasingam@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2911
Investigation & Crisis Management Sathya Kumardassathya@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2855
Medico-Legal Dhinesh Bhaskarandhinesh@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2897
Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws Rabindra S Nathanrabindra@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2871
Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws Timothy Siawtimothy@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2660
Private Client & Family Business Datin Grace C G Yeohgcgyeoh@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2869
Private Client & Family Business Yee Mei Kenmkyee@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2910
Real Estate Datin Anita Balakrishnananita@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2717
Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement Rabindra S Nathanrabindra@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2871
Restructuring & Insolvency Datin Jeyanthini Kannaperanjeyanthini@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2849
Shipping & Maritime Rajasingam Gothandapanirajasingam@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2911
Tax & Revenue Anand Rajanand@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2828
Tax & Revenue Irene Yongirene.yong@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2923
Transportation Rajasingam Gothandapanirajasingam@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2911
Transportation Lai Wai Fongwaifong@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2845
Technology, Media & Telco Timothy Siawtimothy@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2660
Technology, Media & Telco Christina S C Kowchristina@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2786
China Desk Yee Mei Kenmkyee@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2910
China Desk Nicholas Tan Choi Chuannicholas.tan@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2816
India Desk Karen Abrahamkaren@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2893
India Desk Rajasingam Gothandapanirajasingam@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2911
Japan Desk Karen Abrahamkaren@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2893
Japan Desk Irene Yongirene.yong@shearndelamore.com+603 2027 2923
PhotoNamePositionProfile
Karen Abraham photoMs Karen AbrahamPartner since 2001
Anita Balakrishnan photoMs Anita BalakrishnanPartner since 2008
Dhinesh Bhaskaran photoMr Dhinesh BhaskaranPartner since 2001
Millie Chan photo Millie ChanConsultant
Lorraine Cheah photoMs Lorraine CheahPartner since 1998
Reena Enbasegaram photoMs Reena EnbasegaramPartner since 2012 
Rodney Gomez photoMr Rodney GomezPartner since 2001
Rajasingam Gothandapani photoMr Rajasingam GothandapaniPartner since 2003
Jeyanthini Kannaperan photoMs Jeyanthini KannaperanPartner since 1997
Wong Kian Jun photoMr Wong Kian JunPartner since 2015
Christina S C Kow photoMs Christina S C KowPartner since 2001
Sathya Kumardas photoMs Sathya KumardasPartner since 2012
Pamela Kung photoMs Pamela KungPartner since 2011
Alexius Lee photoMr Alexius LeePartner since 2012
Jimmy Liew photoMr Jimmy LiewPartner since 2010
Michelle C Y Loi photoMs Michelle C Y LoiPartner since 2013
Raymond T C Low photoMr Raymond T C LowPartner since 2005
Jyeshta Mahendran photoMs Jyeshta MahendranPartner since 2009
Nurulhuda Mansor photoMs Nurulhuda MansorPartner since 2017
Yee Mei Ken photoMr Yee Mei KenPartner since 2005
K Shanti Mogan photoMs K Shanti MoganPartner since 2001
Sivabalah Nadarajah photoMr Sivabalah NadarajahPartner since 1995
Muralee Nair photo Muralee NairConsultant
Rabindra S Nathan photoMr Rabindra S NathanPartner since 1997
Putri Noor Shariza Noordin photoMs Putri Noor Shariza NoordinPartner since 2001
Marhaini Nordin photoMs Marhaini NordinPartner since 2006
Foong Pui Chi photoMs Foong Pui ChiPartner since 2016
Anand Raj photoMr Anand RajPartner since 2003
Sau Yee Sar photoMs Sau Yee SarConsultant  
Nad Segaram photoMr Nad SegaramPartner since 2004
Indran Shanmuganathan photoMr Indran ShanmuganathanPartner since 2005
Timothy Siaw photoMr Timothy SiawPartner since 2003
Suganthi Singam photoMs Suganthi SingamPartner since 2005
Ng Swee Kee photoMr Ng Swee KeeConsultant and Director of Business Development
Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan photoMr Nicholas Tan Choi ChuanPartner since 2015
Toi Tee Toen photoMr Toi Tee ToenPartner since 2017
Sagadaven Thangavelu photoMr Sagadaven ThangaveluPartner since 2003
Janet Toh photoMs Janet TohPartner since 2011.
VIjayan Venugopal photoMr VIjayan VenugopalPartner since 2002
Lai Wai Fong photoMs Lai Wai FongPartner since 2010
Lilien Wong photoMs Lilien WongPartner since 2019
Michelle Wong Min Er photoMs Michelle Wong Min ErPartner since 2015
Grace C G Yeoh photoMs Grace C G YeohPartner since 1997
Koo Yin soon photoMr Koo Yin soonPartners since 2021
Irene Yong photoMs Irene YongPartner since 2008
Lai Zhen Pik photoMs Lai Zhen PikPartner since 2021
Number of lawyers : 100+
Bahasa Malaysia
English
Mandarin and various Chinese and Indian dialects
Japanese
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)
MIARB
Contacts : Dhinesh Bhaskaran (Managing Partner) | Tel: +603 2027 2897 | Email: dhinesh@shearndelamore.com

CLIENT: SCIENTEX BERHAD

COMPANY/FIRM: SHEARN DELAMORE & CO.

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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COMPANY/FIRM: Scientex Berhad
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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