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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Work Department
Financial Services; Islamic Finance; Capital Markets (Debt); Private Client & Family Business; China Desk
Position
Partner since 2011
Career
Pamela’s practice covers a broad range of banking and debt capital market transactions including acquisition financing, project financing, structured lending, real estate financing, corporate loans, trade facilities, Islamic financing, issuance of corporate bonds and Sukuk. She advises lenders as well as borrowers across a wide spectrum of cross-border and domestic, bilateral and syndicated, loan and financing transactions. She also advises on corporate debt restructuring. In addition, she provides regulatory advice on exchange control regulations, banking and financial institutions regulations, finance and securities laws.
Pamela is also involved in private wealth and succession planning, and advises on trusts and foundation structures.
Languages
English, Malay, Chinese
Memberships
- Member, Malaysian Bar
- Member, International Bar Association (IBA)
- Asia Regional Director, World Law Group (WLG)
Education
- LL.B (Hons), University of Leicester
- Certificate in Legal Practice
- Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya
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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.