Shearn Delamore & Co‘s team's long-established tax, trade, and customs practice handles the full range of direct and indirect tax matters, from advisory and planning to litigation. The team is particularly active in tax and transfer pricing disputes, representing a strong client roster of multinational corporations, especially in the oil and gas sector, in audits, investigations, and appeals. The practice is led by Anand Raj, whose expertise span tax and transfer pricing litigation. The team also includes Irene Yong and Foong Pui Chi, both of whom handle a broad spectrum of tax advisory, dispute resolution and litigation work.
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- ‘Anand Raj and Foong Pui Chi distinguish themselves through a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and exceptional client engagement. They are not only well-versed in the complexities of tax law but also demonstrate a strong understanding of the industries they serve, allowing them to offer insights that go beyond compliance and into business strategy.'
- 'What truly sets Anand Raj and Foong Pui Chi apart is their proactive mindset: they anticipate challenges before they arise and continuously adapt to evolving market and regulatory conditions.’
Key clients
- Malaysian Bar
- Kind Action (M) Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
Acted for Kind Action (M) Sdn Bhd following the position taken by the Revenue to subject the gains arising from the realization of the taxpayer’s investments in agricultural land to income tax under the Income Tax Act 1967 (“ITA”) even though the taxpayer had already been subjected to real property gains tax under the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 (“RPGTA”) in respect of the same transactions.
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Practice head
Anand Raj
Other key lawyers
Irene Yong; Foong Pui Chi