Ms Anita Balakrishnan > Shearn Delamore & Co > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Lawyer Profile

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

  • Real Estate

Position

Partner since 2008

Career

Anita has wide experience in matters of acquisitions and disposals of real property, leases and tenancies as well as banking facilities pursuant to conventional and Islamic financing principles relating to acquisitions of real property.

Languages

English, Malay, Tamil

Memberships

  • Member, Malaysian Bar
  • Member, International Bar Association (IBA)

Education

  • LL.B (Hons), University of London
  • Certificate in Legal Practice
  • Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

Leisure

Publications:

  • Contributed to World Bank, Doing Business 2020 – Registering Property – Malaysia, 17th Edition
  • Contributed to World Bank, Doing Business 2019 – Registering Property – Malaysia, 16th Edition

Lawyer Rankings

Malaysia > Real estate and construction

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.