Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- Shearn Delamore & Co advised TMF Trustees Malaysia Berhad on the proposed restructuring of MYR1.3 billion worth of sukuk murabaha and the securities granted if the restructuring is not viable.
Strengths
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"We are able to get turnaround responses the same day and even through the weekends too. That is the level of dedication that we have come to expect from Shearn Delamore."
"We are able to get turnaround responses the same day and even through the weekends too. That is the level of dedication that we have come to expect from Shearn Delamore."
Notable Practitioners
Rabindra Nathan is a leading disputes lawyer in Kuala Lumpur who is active in 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 very calm, technically strong and pragmatic. and works well where multiple stakeholders are concerned."
"One of the key things that stands out for Rabindra is he's a deep thinker. He really takes his time to go through the material and knows it well before providing a solution. A real joy to work with."
Dhinesh Bhaskaran is the managing partner at Shearn Delamore & Co in Kuala Lumpur. He often acts in shareholder disputes, as well as cases relating to infrastructure projects, including judicial review proceedings.
Shanti Mogan has a well-established presence in Malaysia's dispute resolution space, acting in both litigation and arbitration in sectors such as TMT and projects. She has particular experience acting on behalf of regulatory bodies.
"Her advice is very practical in the sense that we can implement it almost immediately."
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.
"Ken's tactical and commercial awareness has been very helpful for us in our matter."
Lai Wai Fong has strong expertise in a range of commercial dispute matters relating to a variety of sectors including insurance, aviation and property.
Ranked Lawyers at
Shearn Delamore & Co
Malaysia
Members
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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