Shearn Delamore & Co > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Firm Profile
Shearn Delamore & Co Offices
7th Floor Wisma Hamzah-Kwong Hing
No. 1 Leboh Ampang
KUALA LUMPUR
50100
Malaysia
Shearn Delamore & Co > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malaysia > Antitrust and competition Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co’s antitrust and competition practice counts foreign multinationals, domestic enterprises, and government-linked companies from various industries, among its key roster of clients. The team frequently advises on cases pertaining to the alleged infringement of the Competition Act 2010, price fixing, and due diligence, where recent standout work includes acting on the first and only successful merger control notification in Malaysia. Industry veteran Anand Raj heads the department alongside K Shanti Mogan, who offers advisory services, compliance audits, and legal representation in competition law disputes. Lilien Wong is a notable member of the team and has demonstrable know-how in regulatory compliance work, as well as in commercial litigation and arbitration.Practice head(s):
Anand Raj; K Shanti Mogan
Other key lawyers:
Lilien Wong
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 assisted and acted for Korean Airlines Co Ltd in filing a notice and application for an anticipated merger. The team handled Malaysia’s first ever successful merger control notification under the new Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015. This merger notification was approved by the Malaysian Aviation Commission in September 2021.
- Advising and representing five (Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, AmGeneral Insurance Berhad, Liberty Insurance Berhad, RHB Insurance Berhad and MPI Generali Insurans Berhad) out of the other 22 insurers in Malaysia who have been investigated by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) for an alleged horizontal infringement.
- Advised one of the largest global technology companies on competition law issues arising from the company’s data collection process, including any potential abuse of dominance in the video-sharing platform market.
Malaysia > Banking and Finance (including Islamic Finance) Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co’s banking and finance department is frequently engaged by a wide array of Malaysian and international multinational companies, financial institutions, and corporations. The firm’s reputable offering includes advising on securities investments, derivatives, and collective investment funds. Well-versed in financial services and capital market regulations, the department is spearheaded by Christina Kow, an industry veteran who is known for her experience in project financing, foreign exchange policy, and the regulation of securities. Pamela Kung is a valuable member of the team and handles various banking and debt capital market transactions, alongside syndicated lending matters.Practice head(s):
Christina Kow
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
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
The Export-Import Bank of Korea
United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd
BNP Paribas
Deutsche Bank AG
International Finance Corporation
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.
CJ Bio Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Cyberview Sdn Bhd
Dialog Axiata PLC
Ekovest Berhad
EnQuest PLC
Esteel Enterprise Pte Ltd
ERS Energy Sdn Bhd
Fairview Valley Sdn Bhd
Iskandar Waterfront Sdn Bhd
Malakoff Corporation Berhad
IJM Corporation Berhad
Ragawang Power Sdn Bhd
Ranhill Solar Ventures Sdn Bhd
Scientex Quatari Sdn Bhd
S P 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
The Government of Malaysia
Work highlights
- Acted as Malaysian counsel for International Finance Corporation in respect of a loan of up to USD150m granted to Dialog Axiata PLC as borrower, a leading mobile phone operator in Sri Lanka, for purposes of, inter alia, repayment of the borrower’s shareholder loan and financial debts and payment of its capital expenditure.
- Acted for AmBank (M) Berhad in respect of a term loan facility of up to RM100m granted to S P Setia Berhad, an investment holding company listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia with a core business in property development and supporting businesses in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing, for purposes of funding the equity portion of various on-going projects, future projects as well as other investments undertaken or to be undertaken by the borrower.
Malaysia > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co's cohort advises clients on high-value joint ventures and share subscription agreements, in addition to acquisitions of interest, company disposals and business integrations and consolidations, with demonstrable experience in handling regulatory matters, namely due diligence and approvals. Grace Yeoh leads the team and advises on the full spectrum of mandates, from M&A, takeovers and corporate restructurings to joint ventures, demergers, listings and general corporate planning issues. Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan is noted for his expertise in the education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and telecoms sectors, while Lai Zhen Pik handles acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Teo Eu John is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Grace Yeoh
Other key lawyers:
Putri Noor Shariza Noordin; Marhaini Nordin; Michelle Wong Er; Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan; Lai Zhen Pik; Teo Eu John
Key clients
Mammoth Empire Group of Companies
United Malacca Berhad
DuPont
Reed Business Information Limited
Elanco Animal Health Inc.
Scientex Berhad
Tricor Group (Hong Kong)
Alibaba / Cainiao Logistics Group
CISDI Group Co. Ltd (China)
Nuctech Company Limited (China)
Bekaert
China Tobacco
China Oil Field Services Limited
Merck
Sony Interactive Entertainment (USA)
CREC Development (M) Sdn Bhd
British Council, UK (UK)
Ceridian Group (USA)
Murdoch University
Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad
Jentayu Sustainables Berhad
KIP Real Estate Investment Trust
Jaycorp Berhad
LTKM Berhad
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
CPP Wind Engineering Consultants (USA)
Energy Industries Council (UK)
Hong Kong Paper Source Co., Ltd. (China/HK)
Noble Footwear Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Genting Plantations Berhad
Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia Airlines Berhad
Envictus International Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as the transaction counsel for the shareholders of The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd on their sale of 53% of equity in TISSB to Farm Fresh Berhad, and TISSB on the issuance of 12% of its enlarged share capital to Farm Fresh Berhad.
- Acted as the transaction counsel for Scientex Packaging Film Sdn. Bhd. in its acquisition of approximately 80.2% equity interest in Taisei Lamick Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. from Taisei Lamick Co., Ltd.
- Acted as the lead counsel for Amertron International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inari Amertron Berhad and Inari to set up a joint venture company in China, Yiwu Semiconductor International Corporation.
Malaysia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
In the dispute resolution arena, Shearn Delamore & Co has a fine track record of representing financial institutions, multinational corporations, and government agencies in disputes relating to insolvency, restructuring, insurance, and technology, amongst others. Jeyanthini Kannaperan spearheads the practice and frequently appears at trials and appeals at various levels of the Malaysian courts, where her primary areas of specialism are banking, compliance, and regulatory. Yee Mei Ken has propelled the firm’s niche expertise in representing media houses and news publishers in libel and defamation cases, while Rodney Gomez has a wealth of experience in construction and engineering contracts and infrastructure projects. Insolvency expert Rabindra Nathan is also a valuable member of the department, as is Alexius Lee who focuses on litigation in building law, and Lilien Wong is skilled in advising on telecoms and multimedia disputes.Practice head(s):
Jeyanthini Kannaperan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
CRSE Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Colas Rail System Engineering Sdn Bhd)
Sime Darby Berhad
Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd
Malaysia > Intellectual property Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co has a fully rounded and firmly established IP practice, regularly securing big-ticket engagements from notable domestic and international clients, such as FIFA and British American Tobacco plc. The department is spearheaded by Karen Abraham, an industry veteran who frequently provides legal counsel on various IP matters including regulatory concerns, licensing, franchising, and enforcement. The team’s scope of work is broad and often extends to copyright protection and advisory issues, trademark availability searches, due diligence exercises, and the drafting of patents. Indran Shanmuganathan is a notable IP litigator with a focus on industrial design and enforcement work, while Timothy Siaw has niche expertise in technology licensing, cybersecurity, and data protection.Practice head(s):
Karen Abraham
Other key lawyers:
Indran Shanmuganathan; Timothy Siaw; Jyeshta Mahendran; Michelle Loi; Janet Toh
Key clients
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Oatly AB
British American Tobacco plc
Asics Corporation
Diesel S.P.A
General Video LLC
Hermes International
Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
AutoStore AS
WAHL Clipper Corporation
Tory Burch LLC
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
Reckitt Benckiser
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Filtex Marketing Sdn Bhd
Hwa Thong Bags Industries Sdn Bhd
Nipsea Group (Nippon Paint)
F.I.A.L. Finanziara Industrie Alto Lario S.p.A.
ECERDC Development Council (ECERDC)
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Touch n Go Sdn Bhd
TRIUMPH
E&F Essential Sdn Bhd, Great Feet by Foot EFX Sdn Bhd
CLARINS and Clarins Sdn. Bhd.
Gear Up International Limited
Transplace Texas, L.P.
E-MART Inc.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad and Flyfirefly Sdn Bhd
Dorpan, S.L. and Melia Hotels International, S.A.
Bonia International Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Golden Goose S.P.A.
Benjamin James
UHU GMBH & CO. KG
EDMARK INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.
BONIA Group
Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp
Sinowaja (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Malaysia > Labour and employment Tier 1
Led by Vijayan Venugopal, the team at Shearn Delamore & Co handles the full range of matters for its roster of clients, including corporate employers, multinational companies and government-linked entities. The practice advises on such aspects as the terms and conditions of complex contracts, disciplinary action and termination proceedings, in addition to union issues. Sivabalah Nadarajah is noted for his expertise in trade union disputes, while Raymond Low frequently appears before the Court of Appeal, High Court, Industrial Court and Labour Court in Malaysia.Practice head(s):
Vijayan Venugopa
Other key lawyers:
Raymond Low; Vijayan Venugopal; Suganthi Singam; Sivabalah Nadarajah
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
Malaysia > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co’s practice is jointly led by specialist Grace Yeoh and Rodney Gomez, who offers expertise in construction litigation and infrastructure projects. The firm counts local and international property developers, listed companies, multinational corporations, and financial institutions among its key roster of clients, and advises on the full spectrum of corporate real estate issues. The team advises on sales and leasebacks, joint ventures and property developments, leases and tenancies, and property acquisitions and divestments. On the construction front, the department handles both contentious and non-contentious elements and frequently covers high value building development projects and contract documentation. Anita Balakrishnan is a notable member of the group and is experienced in acquisitions and disposals, in addition to advising on Islamic financing principles.Practice head(s):
Grace Yeoh; Rodney Gomez
Other key lawyers:
Anita Balakrishnan; Michelle Wong Min Er; Alexius Lee; Sar Sau Yee
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 World Development Group Berhad
SP Setia Berhad
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
BBCC Development Sdn Bhd
Sime Darby
Paramount Corporation Berhad
MCBride Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Malakoff R&D Sdn Bhd
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad
Work highlights
- Advised BBCC Development Sdn Bhd on its sale of a hotel building to UDA Holdings Bhd.
- Advised Eco Business Park 2 on its sale of industrial land to Haitian Group.
Malaysia > Shipping Tier 1
Shearn Delamore & Co’s shipping offering has noteworthy expertise handling the gamut of complex matters, from advising on cross-jurisdictional international trade, marine insurance, sale and purchase agreements and shipbuilding matters, to handling the array of related mediation and arbitration cases. Rajasingam Gothandapani heads up the practice and has notable experience advising national and international maritime clients on the range of transactional and contentious matters. The claims the team handles are frequently multi-party, high-stakes, high-profile and of significant value. An example of its workload is its supporting The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in its initiating a lawsuit against the owners of the ‘MT Sea Coral’ regarding the alleged misdelivery of cargo to unauthorised third parties. Nik Azila Shuhada Binti Nik Abdullah, promoted to partnership in January 2023, brings to bear her litigation expertise across the scope of the team’s caseload.Practice head(s):
Rajasingam Gothandapani
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
International Transport Workers’ Federation
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
of Singapore
New Orient Marine Pte Ltd
Cooperative Rabobank U.A. (Singapore Branch)
Star Cruise HK Limited
Maersk Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Messrs. Klein Rechtsanwälte AG, Switzerland
Work highlights
- Advising the International Transport Workers’ Federation who sought assistance for the 213 crew members aboard the Panama-flagged vessel Oriental Dragon claiming to have been abandoned by the vessel’s owners and not receiving their wages.
- Advising on an alleged misdelivery of a cargo of LSFO to unauthorized third parties who did not present the relevant bills of lading with claims amounting to $34.8m.
- Representing The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited’s Singapore branch in the suing of ‘Ocean Winner’, a boat in the port of Singapore, for the alleged misdelivery of GASOIL 10PPM to unauthorised third parties.
Malaysia > Tax Tier 1
The well-established tax practice at Shearn Delamore & Co is spearheaded by expert Anand Raj, who advises on all elements of tax, including transfer pricing litigation. Covering the full spectrum of direct and indirect tax matters, the firm is skilled in handling tax advisory, planning, and structuring concerns. Counting international offshore funds, public listed companies, and government-linked companies amongst its key roster of clients, the department also advises on audits and investigations carried out by the Inland Revenue Board, in addition to corporate tax and tax risk management. A significant portion of its cases are of a cross-border nature, and often involve the telecoms, electronic, and transport industries. Irene Yong is a valuable member of the team and is well-versed in all aspects of tax and revenue law advice, as is Foong Pui Chi, who regularly appears as counsel in tax proceedings before the Superior Courts of Malaysia.Practice head(s):
Anand Raj
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ExxonMobil Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd
Bridgestone Chemical Products (M) Sdn Bhd
Agro-Mod Industries Sdn Bhd
Shell People Services Asia Sdn Bhd
Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd
Pulai Springs Resort Bhd
Lam Ah Company Sdn Bhd
Sime Darby Ara Damansara Development Sdn Bhd
Genting Malaysia Bhd
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for the Malaysian Bar in legal proceedings against the Revenue. The Malaysian Federal Court unanimously held that the Revenue has no power to undertake tax audits on the clients’ accounts of law firms as clients’ accounts are protected by legal professional privilege (also known as solicitor-client privilege).
- Successfully acted for approximately 170 Labuan companies (“Applicants”) in more than 100 judicial review applications before the High Court of Labuan to challenge the decisions of the Director General of Inland Revenue and Minister of Finance requiring the Applicants (which are Labuan entities) to file income tax returns under the Income Tax Act 1967 instead of the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990.
- Successfully acted for Pulai Springs Resort Bhd in tax appeal proceedings involving capital allowance claims on the construction of the golf club, the courses and the golf resort. Subsequent appeals by the Revenue were struck out and dismissed by the courts.
Malaysia > Islamic finance Tier 2
Shearn Delamore & Co’s Islamic finance practice builds upon its well-established background in banking and finance, in addition to its strong relationships with Malaysia’s leading banks and financial institutions. The firm advises on Sukuk issuances, Islamic securities investments and derivatives, and Islamic medium-term note programmes. Elsewhere, the team acts for Islamic financiers in advising on innovative Islamic products involving Shariah principles such as Murabahah, Tawarruq, and Hiwalah. Christina Kow leads the department and Pamela Kung is a notable member of the group.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
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
Scientex Quatari Sdn Bhd
Malakoff Corporation Berhad
IJM Corporation Berhad
ZJ Advisory Sdn Bhd
Gas Malaysia Distribution Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Acted for RHB Investment Bank as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM1bn in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah by MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd as issuer.
- Acted for MIDF Amanah Investment Bank as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM310m in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah by Ranhill Solar Ventures Sdn Bhd as issuer.
- Acted for CIMB Investment Bank as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM360m in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah by Fairview Valley Sdn Bhd as issuer.
Malaysia > Projects and energy Tier 2
Shearn Delamore & Co’s projects and energy cohort has particular expertise advising clients in matters involving high-value construction and engineering developments. Datin Grace Yeoh specialises in energy, natural resources and green tech, and co-leads the practice alongside Rodney Gomez, who has experience in litigation and arbitration cases involving key infrastructure and development contracts across industry sectors. The team’s workload includes representing its clients in High Court level disputes, a recent example being its acting for Sabah Electricity in an alleged wrongful deduction by the other side in a high-value PPA agreement. Additionally, the group advises on preparations, negotiations, construction and completion of projects.Practice head(s):
Datin Grace Yeoh; Rodney Gomez
Key clients
Pestech Sdn Bhd
Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd
CRSE Sdn Bhd
Malaysia > Capital markets Tier 3
Shearn Delamore & Co’s team is jointly led by Pamela Kung, a specialist in acquisition financing and structured lending, and Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan, who is well-equipped to handle equity capital markets work, including IPOs. Counting investors, financial advisers and corporate issuers among its key roster of clients, the firm’s scope of work also includes advising on rights issues, corporate securities, Islamic finance, and asset-backed securitisation.Practice head(s):
Pamela Kung; Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan
Key clients
RHB Investment Bank Berhad
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd
Fairview Valley Sdn Bhd
Ranhill Solar Ventures Sdn Bhd
EnQuest PLC
Work highlights
- Acted for RHB Investment Bank Berhad as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM1bn in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah (via Tawarruq arrangement) by MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd as issuer.
- Acted for BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank AG (London branch) as initial purchasers in respect of the USD305m aggregate principal amount of 115/8% senior notes issuance by EnQuest PLC as issuer.
- Acted for MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM310m in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah (via Tawarruq arrangement) by Ranhill Solar Ventures Sdn Bhd as issuer.
Malaysia > TMT Tier 3
Shearn Delamore & Co combines experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of IT agreements with expertise in regulatory compliance and licensing requirements under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. E-commerce, online marketing and advertising matters are other areas of strength. Timothy Siaw heads up the team alongside Janet Toh. The registered patent agent Siaw is an IP and technology expert, while Toh is a key contact for global cloud migration projects. Christina Kow is well-versed in the the regulation of securities and derivatives, and Krystle Lui is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Janet Toh
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Advised Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Bhd on the development of a cloud-based digital bank.
- Acted for Genting Malaysia Bhd in a case relating to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
- Advised a leading social media and technology company on the development of a metaverse game.
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
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Dhinesh Bhaskaran | [email protected] | +603 2027 2897 |
Arbitration & Mediation | K Shanti Mogan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2921 |
Competition Law & Antitrust | K Shanti Mogan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2921 |
Competition Law & Antitrust | Anand Raj | [email protected] | +603 2027 2828 |
Corporate / M&A | Datin Grace C G Yeoh | [email protected] | +603 2027 2869 |
Corporate / M&A | Marhaini Nordin | [email protected] | +603 2027 2853 |
Corporate Secretarial Services | Putri Noor Shariza Noordin | [email protected] | +603 2027 2826 |
Dispute Resolution | Datin Jeyanthini Kannaperan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2849 |
Dispute Resolution | Rabindra S. Nathan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2871 |
Employment & Administrative Law | Sivabalah Nadarajah | [email protected] | +603 2027 2866 |
Employment & Administrative Law | Vijayan Venugopal | [email protected] | +603 2027 2866 |
Energy, Natural Resources & Green Technology | Datin Grace C G Yeoh | [email protected] | +603 2027 2869 |
Engineering & Construction | Rodney Gomez | [email protected] | +603 2027 2890 |
Environmental | Dhinesh Bhaskaran | [email protected] | +603 2027 2897 |
Financial Services | Christina S C Kow | [email protected] | +603 2027 2786 |
Financial Services | Pamela Kung | [email protected] | +603 2027 2688 |
Healthcare & Life Sciences | Timothy Siaw | [email protected] | +603 2027 2660 |
Immigration | Suganthi Singam | [email protected] | +603 2027 2829 |
Infrastructure & Projects | Rodney Gomez | [email protected] | +603 2027 2890 |
Infrastructure & Projects | Putri Noor Shariza Noordin | [email protected] | +603 2027 2826 |
Intellectual Property | Karen Abraham | [email protected] | +603 2027 2893 |
Intellectual Property | Indran Shanmuganathan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2873 |
Islamic Finance | Christina Kow | [email protected] | +603 2027 2786 |
Islamic Finance | Pamela Kung | [email protected] | +603 2027 2688 |
Investigation & Crisis Management | Rajasingam Gothandapani | [email protected] | +603 2027 2911 |
Investigation & Crisis Management | Sathya Kumardas | [email protected] | +603 2027 2855 |
Medico-Legal | Dhinesh Bhaskaran | [email protected] | +603 2027 2897 |
Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws | Rabindra S Nathan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2871 |
Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws | Timothy Siaw | [email protected] | +603 2027 2660 |
Private Client & Family Business | Datin Grace C G Yeoh | [email protected] | +603 2027 2869 |
Private Client & Family Business | Yee Mei Ken | [email protected] | +603 2027 2910 |
Real Estate | Datin Anita Balakrishnan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2717 |
Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement | Rabindra S Nathan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2871 |
Restructuring & Insolvency | Datin Jeyanthini Kannaperan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2849 |
Shipping & Maritime | Rajasingam Gothandapani | [email protected] | +603 2027 2911 |
Tax & Revenue | Anand Raj | [email protected] | +603 2027 2828 |
Tax & Revenue | Irene Yong | [email protected] | +603 2027 2923 |
Transportation | Rajasingam Gothandapani | [email protected] | +603 2027 2911 |
Transportation | Lai Wai Fong | [email protected] | +603 2027 2845 |
Technology, Media & Telco | Timothy Siaw | [email protected] | +603 2027 2660 |
Technology, Media & Telco | Christina S C Kow | [email protected] | +603 2027 2786 |
China Desk | Yee Mei Ken | [email protected] | +603 2027 2910 |
China Desk | Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan | [email protected] | +603 2027 2816 |
India Desk | Karen Abraham | [email protected] | +603 2027 2893 |
India Desk | Rajasingam Gothandapani | [email protected] | +603 2027 2911 |
Japan Desk | Karen Abraham | [email protected] | +603 2027 2893 |
Japan Desk | Irene Yong | [email protected] | +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: [email protected]Client 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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COMPANY/FIRM: SHEARN DELAMORE & CO.
TESTIMONIAL: response times, industry knowledge, appropriate advice, strength-in-depth, and value for money
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COMPANY/FIRM: SHEARN DELAMORE & CO.
TESTIMONIAL: excellent response times and spot-on knowledge of the law
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COMPANY/FIRM: SHEARN DELAMORE & CO.
TESTIMONIAL: legally sound and strategic advice
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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: “Very proactive in negotiations; fast turnaround of work; understand the client’s needs, requirements and limitations; sound and practical advice; and involvement of senior partners with vast experience and skills.”
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TESTIMONIAL: ‘Shearn Delamore & Co. team provides sound legal advice, in-depth analysis of complex issues and effective & innovative solutions to various issues.”
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TESTIMONIAL: “They have a very reliable, knowledgeable, efficient and hard-working team who help clients in understanding the various issues and suggest best solutions and way forward.”
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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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TESTIMONIAL: “Their advice and solutions have been brilliant and enabled us in making decisions for complex situations.”
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TESTIMONIAL: “The team has the immense ability to understand a lot of new information within a very short period of time related to a business they were previously not familiar with.”
Comparative Guides
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Malaysia: International Arbitration
Published: November 2023
Authors: Rabindra S NathanAmy Nor Hannah Norhan
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of International Arbitration laws and regulations applicable in Malaysia.
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Malaysia: Litigation
Published: July 2024
Authors: Rabindra S NathanLai Wai Fong Sathya KumardasThe authors would like to thank Haseena Elaine Kaur and Mohammed Daud Sulaiman for their contributions to this article.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Litigation laws and regulations applicable in Malaysia.
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Malaysia: Shipping
Published: December 2023
Authors: Rajasingam Gothandapani
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Shipping laws and regulations applicable in Malaysia.