Shearn Delamore & Co is highly regarded for its expertise in advising clients on securities investments, collective investment schemes and the offering of securities and derivatives in Malaysia. The team has experience acting for onshore and offshore lenders in relation to a range of bank financings, debt capital market transactions and debt restructuring. Pamela Kung is at the head of the group and is relied on by lenders and borrowers for a wide spectrum of cross-border and domestic, bilateral and syndicated, loan and financing transactions. Goh Hui Wen is also an active member of the team and a key support to Kung. Christina Kow is a key name. Tang Jia Yi departed from the firm in November 2024.
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Key clients

  • International Finance Corporation
  • MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
  • CIMB Bank Berhad
  • Malayan Banking Berhad
  • AmBank (M) Berhad
  • Hong Leong Bank Berhad
  • Bank of America, N.A. – Shanghai Branch
  • UOB Kay Hian Pte. Ltd.
  • Taishin International Bank Co., Ltd.
  • Higo bank, Ltd.
  • Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
  • Eve Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Work highlights

Acted as Malaysian counsel for International Finance Corporation in respect of the loan in Malaysian Ringgit granted to Yellowwood Properties Sdn Bhd.
Acted as Malaysian counsel for Eve Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd as borrower in respect of the term loan.

Lawyers

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Leading associates

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Goh Hui Wen

Practice head

Pamela Kung

Other key lawyers

Goh Hui Wen