Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 2
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(603) 2027 2727About
Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
Our Corporate / M&A Practice Group is one of the pioneer practice groups of its kind in Malaysia. We have crafted and continue to work on many transactions that have shaped the corporate and commercial landscape of this country.
We have championed many firsts in this practice area. Our corporate practice is known in the market for our deep experience and proven ability in handling challenging and critical cutting-edge transactions and structuring work. We understand that corporations work in interconnected eco-systems and not in silos. To serve our clients better, we form seamless multi-disciplinary teams with other practice groups to deal with all pertinent issues to ensure that deals succeed.
Our clients include many highly respected foreign financial institutions, insurance companies and private equity firms as well as a broad base of loyal multinational clients, some of whom we have served for more than half a decade. We also frequently work closely with foreign law firms to ensure that our clients’ interests are secure, not only from a local perspective but also on a global level. Our lawyers have vast experience on international transactions as well as an intimate knowledge of many key industries.
Chambers Review
Shearn Delamore & Co has a pre-eminent corporate law department in Kuala Lumpur, adept at handling a range of M&A, private equity, joint venture and corporate restructuring mandates. The practice covers a range of industry sectors including real estate, technology and consumer goods. The firm is especially well-placed to handle cross-border transactions, frequently representing leading domestic and international companies, including European companies.
Work Highlights
- Shearn Delamore & Co acted as the Malaysian counsel to TotalEnergies on its proposed acquisition of SapuraOMV Upstream.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The M&A bench is strong and they have a deep bench of experts. This is also coupled with the fact that younger lawyers are coming through the ranks."
"Their input is valuable and demonstrates a very goodmastery of Malaysian corporate law."
"They are very reputable because they are one of the oldest firms. Because they are big, they have a lot of resources and manpower and can turn around tasks quickly."
"The M&A bench is strong and they have a deep bench of experts. This is also coupled with the fact that younger lawyers are coming through the ranks."
"Their input is valuable and demonstrates a very goodmastery of Malaysian corporate law."
"They are very reputable because they are one of the oldest firms. Because they are big, they have a lot of resources and manpower and can turn around tasks quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Grace Yeoh is a partner at Shearn Delamore & Co and has a well-established corporate practice in Malaysia, advising domestic and international clients on M&A. She frequently advises on transactions in the real estate and technology sectors.
"I always have very prompt, professional and to-the-point feedback. Her advice is comprehensive and also includes, in case of need, corporate and tax views."
Nicholas Tan (Tan Choi Chuan) moves up the rankings this year. He is a partner with a robust practice advising on acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures in Malaysia.
"Nicholas is very astute and responsive. He is a well-recognised name amongst the relevant M&A players."
"He is highly responsive and provides incisive and concise advice."
"An experience M&A lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shearn Delamore & Co
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
Head of Department
Lorraine Cheah
Marhaini Nordin
Michelle Wong
Putri Noor Shariza Noordin
Zhen Pik Lai