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Shearn Delamore & Co

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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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  • ‘I worked with Irene Yong and the ease with which she helped shape our strategy was an excellent service I received from Irene and her team. She gave her advice in simple terms.’
  • ‘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.’
  • ‘The firm demonstrates a proactive approach and a strong understanding of the industry. Their commitment to staying informed about regulatory developments and sector-specific challenges enables them to deliver timely, relevant, and strategic tax solutions. This forward-thinking mindset is a key strength that sets them apart.’

Key clients

  • Malaysian Bar
  • Kind Action (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Penang Development Corporation
  • CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
  • CIMB Group Sdn Bhd
  • Pulai Springs Resort Bhd
  • Lam Ah Company Sdn Bhd
  • Sime Darby Ara Damansara Development Sdn Bhd
  • Bridgestone Chemical Products (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Agro-Mod Industries Sdn Bhd
  • Shell Oil and Gas (Malaysia) LLC
  • Genting Malaysia 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.
Acted as counsel for the Penang Development Corporation (“PDC”) in the Federal Court for PDC’s appeal to the Federal Court against the decision of the Court of Appeal (which was in favour of the Collector of Stamp Duties).
Acted for approximately 170 Labuan companies in more than 100 judicial review applications filed before the High Court of Labuan to challenge the decisions of the Director General of Inland Revenue (“DGIR”) and Minister of Finance (“MOF”) requiring the taxpayers to file income tax returns under the Income Tax Act 1967 (“ITA”) instead of the LBATA and to seek appropriate relief from the Court.

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Practice head

Anand Raj

Other key lawyers

Irene Yong; Foong Pui Chi

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