Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
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Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
Our Dispute Resolution Practice Group is one of the largest in Malaysia. Our lawyers handle disputes constructively and pragmatically. We are commercial in our approach, strategic in our advice and aim to deliver effective solutions efficiently.
We have a proud tradition of representing clients in the largest commercial, corporate and banking disputes in the country. We act for media houses and broadcasters in multimedia, entertainment and defamation related disputes. We represent corporations, financial institutions, multinationals, government agencies, insolvency practitioners and accounting firms in disputes relating to engineering and construction, technology, insolvency and restructuring, insurance, product liability, trust, probate, maritime and aviation matters. We also represent these clients in white-collar crime prosecutions. We occupy a particular niche in the field of professional negligence litigation, with a dedicated team advising clients from the medical, legal and other professions.
Our lawyers appear in the appellate courts regularly, representing domestic and international clients. Our exceptionally strong team of Partners are also often appointed to act as Counsel by other law firms.
Chambers Review
Shearn Delamore & Co's pre-eminent litigation outfit in Malaysia is regularly mandated on important disputes. It is frequently active in litigation and arbitration, and it often handles construction and infrastructure cases, as well as land-related issues. Its deep bench of experienced practitioners also handles a wider range of banking, defamation and professional negligence matters. The firm advises a diverse clientele of leading Malaysian corporates, including finance, construction, railway and energy companies, as well as government entities. Clients of the firm include Hitachi Rail, Muhibbah Engineering and Tenaga Nasional.
Work Highlights
- Shearn Delamore & Co represented Apex Equity, JF Apex and Mercury Securities in an appeal against the High Court’s decision dismissing a minority oppression action filed by Concrete Parade, a minority shareholder of Apex.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shearn Delamore's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is exceptionally good. They provide advice in a timely manner."
"They take the time to understand the client's goals and concerns, tailoring their strategies to align with the client's objectives while providing honest and realistic assessments."
"Shearn Delamore's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is exceptionally good. They provide advice in a timely manner."
"They take the time to understand the client's goals and concerns, tailoring their strategies to align with the client's objectives while providing honest and realistic assessments."
Notable Practitioners
Rabindra Nathan is a leading disputes lawyer in Kuala Lumpur who is active on projects-related disputes in the oil and gas and energy sectors, as well as financing matters. He is often engaged by leading Malaysian conglomerates.
"Rabindra is our trusted adviser for grey areas in banking law and loan documentation drafting given his vast experience litigating on such issues."
Dhinesh Bhaskaran is the managing partner at Shearn Delamore & Co in Kuala Lumpur. He often acts on shareholder disputes, as well as cases relating to infrastructure projects, including judicial review proceedings.
"His ability to navigate through challenging situations and provide pragmatic solutions has made him stand out as a legal professional who goes above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction and successful resolution of disputes."
Shanti Mogan has a well-established presence in Malaysia's dispute resolution space, acting on both litigation and arbitration in sectors such as TMT and projects. She has particular experience acting on behalf of regulatory bodies.
Yee Mei Ken is a partner in Kuala Lumpur. He specialises in media and publishing disputes, regularly acting on libel and defamation matters as well as in litigation in the real estate sector.
"He is incredibly knowledgeable about the law and writes incredibly clearly."
"He is very knowledgeable and provides commercial solutions for clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shearn Delamore & Co
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
Alexius Lee
Head of Department
Jimmy Liew
Lilien Wong
Nad Segaram
Nurulhuda Mansor
Rajasingam Gothandapani
Sagadaven Thangavelu
Sathya Kumardas
Tee Toen Toi
Wai Fong Lai
Yin Soon Koo