Shearn Delamore & Co
Global Guide 2024
About
Number of partners: 43
Number of lawyers: 108
Languages: English, Malay, Japanese, Chinese dialects, Indian dialects
Firm Overview:
Shearn Delamore & Co. is one of the largest award-winning full service law firms in Malaysia with more than 100 lawyers and 230 support staff. It has the resources to manage complex cross-border transactions, projects and matters. Its clients include multinationals, private equity, government agencies and private clients. It is regularly instructed by and works with international law firms. Shearn Delamore & Co.’s global reach and network include member firms of the World Law Group, the World Services Group, the Employment Law Alliance and other international organisations and multilateral agencies.
In 2020, Shearn Delamore & Co. formed an alliance with Drew & Napier LLC from Singapore and Makarim & Taira S. from Indonesia to launch a formidable blue-chip legal network named Drew Network Asia (DNA). DNA is a ‘firm of firms’ that operates as a united collective, bringing both international perspectives and local expertise to the table. The firm’s diverse experience and interdisciplinary collaborations enables it to provide clients with a complimentary range of skills to meet their needs. It is consistently highly ranked by Chambers & Partners, International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000, Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Asialaw Profiles.
Main Areas of Practice
■ Arbitration & Mediation
■ Competition Law & Antitrust
■ Corporate/M&A
■ Corporate Secretarial Services
■ Dispute Resolution
■ Employment & Administrative Law
■ Energy, Natural Resources & Green Technology
■ Engineering & Construction
■ Environmental
■ Financial Services
■ Healthcare & Life Sciences
■ Immigration
■ Infrastructure & Projects
■ Intellectual Property
■ Investigation & Crisis Management
■ Medico-Legal
■ Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws
■ Private Client & Family Business
■ Real Estate
■ Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
■ Shipping & Maritime
■ Tax & Revenue
■ Technology, Media & Telco
■ Transportation
■ China Desk
■ India Desk
■ Japan Desk
Arbitration & Mediation:
Key Contact: K Shanti Mogan
Email: [email protected]
Competition Law & Antitrust:
Key Contacts: K. Shanti Mogan, Anand Raj
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Corporate/M&A:
Key Contacts: Datin Grace Yeoh, Marhaini Nordin
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Corporate Secretarial Services:
Key Contact: Putri Noor Shariza Noordin
Email: [email protected]
Dispute Resolution:
Key Contacts: Datin Jeyanthini Kannaperan, Rabindra S. Nathan
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Employment & Administrative Law:
Key Contacts: Sivabalah Nadarajah, Vijayan Venugopal
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Energy, Natural Resources & Green Technology:
Key Contact: Datin Grace Yeoh
Email: [email protected]
Engineering & Construction:
Key Contact: Rodney Gomez
Email: [email protected]
Environmental:
Key Contact: Dhinesh Bhaskaran
Email: [email protected]
Financial Services:
Key Contacts: Christina Kow, Pamela Kung
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Healthcare & Life Sciences:
Key Contact: Timothy Siaw
Email: [email protected] Immigration:
Key Contact: Suganthi Singam
Email: [email protected]
Infrastructure & Projects:
Key Contact: Rodney Gomez
Email: [email protected]
Intellectual Property:
Key Contacts: Karen Abraham, Indran Shanmuganathan
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Investigation & Crisis Management:
Key Contact: Rajasingam Gothandapani
Email: [email protected]
Medico-Legal:
Key Contact: Dhinesh Bhaskaran
Email: [email protected]
Personal Data Protection & Privacy Laws:
Key Contact: K. Shanti Mogan
Email: [email protected]
Private Client & Family Business:
Key Contact: Datin Grace Yeoh
Email: [email protected]
Real Estate:
Key Contacts: Sar Sau Yee, Datin Anita Balakrishnan
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement:
Key Contact: Rajasingam Gothandapani
Email: [email protected]
Shipping & Maritime:
Key Contact: Rajasingam Gothandapani
Email: [email protected]
Tax & Revenue:
Key Contacts: Anand Raj, Irene Yong
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Technology, Media & Telco:
Key Contacts: Timothy Siaw
Email: [email protected]
Transportation:
Key Contacts: Rajasingam Gothandapani
Email: [email protected]
China Desk:
Key Contact: Yee Mei Ken
Email: [email protected]
India Desk:
Key Contact: Rajasingam Gothandapani
Email: [email protected]
Japan Desk:
Key Contact: Karen Abraham
Email: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co
- Kuala Lumpur7th Floor, Wisma Hamzah-Kwong Hing, No 1, Leboh Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50100
- Web: www.shearndelamore.com
- Tel: (603) 2027 2727
- Fax: (603) 2078 5625
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Contributions
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MyCC's Public Consultation — Proposed Renewal of Block Exemption for Vessel Sharing Agreement (“VSA”
Dear valued clients, colleagues and friends, On 23 August 2022, the Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC”) launched a public consultation on the proposed renewal of a Block Exemption Order (“BEO”) in respect of liner shipping services covered under a VSA.
Bursa Malaysia to Launch Voluntary Carbon Market Exchange by the end of 2022
Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) announced on 15 August 2022 that it will be launching the Voluntary Carbon Market (“VCM”) exchange by the end of 2022 to enable companies to purchase voluntary carbon credits from climate friendly projects and solutions, to offset their carb
Malaysian Practice Series — Law and Practice of Employment Law in Malaysia
Our Employment & Administrative Law partners and our Senior Associates have contributed to the “Malaysian Practice Series — Law and Practice of Employment Law In Malaysia” published by Sweet & Maxwell.
International Comparative Legal Guides — Fintech 2022 Malaysia Chapter
Our TMT Partners, Christina Kow and Timothy Siaw, have co-authored the Malaysian chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guides — Fintech 2022. The chapter covers a broad overview of the development of Fintech and its regulation in Malaysia.
The Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist — Southeast Asia 2022
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that three of our partners have been recognised in The Legal 500’s Inaugural Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2022 by The Legal 500.
Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022
On 12 August 2022, the much-anticipated Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 was gazetted and it will come into force with effect from 1 September 2022.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates July 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for July 2022.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Newsletter June 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest issue our quarterly Newsletter, we hope that you will continue to find its contents of value to you.
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that 16 of our partners from seven practice groups have been recognised as Thought Leaders, Global Leaders and National Leaders (Southeast Asia) by Who’s Who Legal 2022.
Asian Legal Business Malaysia Rising Stars 2022
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our partners, Foong Pui Chi and Lai Zhen Pik, have been named as Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) Malaysia Rising Stars 2022.
Managing IP: Top 250 Women in IP
Shearn Delamore & Co. is proud to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, has been recognised as one of the Top 250 Women in IP (a global list covering 30 jurisdictions) by Managing IP 2022. She was 1 of 2 Malaysians to receive such recognition.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates July 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for July 2022.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates August 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for August 2022.
The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide to Bribery & Corruption 2022 — Malaysia Chapter
Our Investigation & Crisis Management partners, Rajasingam Gothandapani and Sathya Kumardas, have co-authored the Malaysian chapter of The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide to Bribery & Corruption 2022.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been recognised by the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2022 in the following practice areas/categories: • Tax Firm of the Year (Winner) • Construction Firm of the Year (Runner up) • Firm of the Year – Malaysia (Second runner up)
Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been awarded the Malaysia Contentious Firm of the Year by Managing IP.
Asia Business Law Journal’s Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has won 12 awards in the inaugural Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022 by the Asia Business Law Journal.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Newsletter March 2022
We are pleased to bring you the March 2022 Issue of our quarterly Newsletter, we hope that you will continue to find its contents of value to you.
ALB IP Rankings 2022: Tier 1 Firm in Patents and Copyright/Trademarks (Malaysia)
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been ranked as a Tier 1 Firm in Patents and Copyright/Trademarks in Malaysia for the third consecutive year (2020 – 2022) by Asian Legal Business (ALB).
The Dawn of Merger Control in Malaysia (MyCC’s Proposals to Amend the Competition Act 2010)
On 25 April 2022, MyCC commenced a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the CA 2010 (“the Proposals”), inviting the public and relevant stakeholders to provide their views and feedback on the Proposals.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022
Shearn Delamore & Co. has yet again been ranked Tier 1 in 5 practice areas by the Benchmark Litigation 2022 - the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers.
First Merger Notification Approval under the Malaysian Aviation Commission
In November 2020, Korean Air Lines Co Ltd had entered into a share subscription agreement with Asiana Airlines Inc which had been in a situation of financial distress.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates April 2022 (2)
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for April 2022.
Amendments to the Malaysian Patents Act 1983 & Patents Regulations 1986
Amendments have been made to the Patents Act 1983 (“PA1983”) and Patent Regulations 1986 (“PR1986”), via the Patents (Amendment) Act 2022 (“the Amending Act”) and Patents (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (“the Amending Regulations”).
Podcast: Employer Obligations in China During the Lockdowns
Our Partner, Raymond Low, of the Employment & Administrative Law Practice Group, was a moderator for an ELA podcast titled “Employer Obligations in China During the Lockdowns”.
The Recent Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 and its Potential Effect on the Employment Relationship
On 30 March 2022, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 (“Amended Bill”) was passed in Dewan Negara (Senate). In this update, Vijayan Venugopal and Nur Najehah will outline the key changes and upcoming issues which employers should be aware considering this recent development.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates April 2022 (1)
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for April 2022.
IP Stars 2022: Tier 1 Firm in Trade Mark Prosecution and Trade Mark Contentious (Malaysia)
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has yet again been ranked a Tier 1 Firm in Trade Mark Prosecution and Trade Mark Contentious in Malaysia by IP Stars 2022.
2021 Asia IP Awards - Malaysia Patents Firm of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been awarded the Patents Firm of the Year in Malaysia by Asia IP Awards 2021.
We are pleased to announce that our partners, Datin Grace Yeoh and Pamela Kung, have been named IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022 by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000.
MyCC's Public Consultation — Proposed Renewal of Block Exemption for Vessel Sharing Agreement (“VSA”
Dear valued clients, colleagues and friends, On 23 August 2022, the Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC”) launched a public consultation on the proposed renewal of a Block Exemption Order (“BEO”) in respect of liner shipping services covered under a VSA.
Bursa Malaysia to Launch Voluntary Carbon Market Exchange by the end of 2022
Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) announced on 15 August 2022 that it will be launching the Voluntary Carbon Market (“VCM”) exchange by the end of 2022 to enable companies to purchase voluntary carbon credits from climate friendly projects and solutions, to offset their carb
Malaysian Practice Series — Law and Practice of Employment Law in Malaysia
Our Employment & Administrative Law partners and our Senior Associates have contributed to the “Malaysian Practice Series — Law and Practice of Employment Law In Malaysia” published by Sweet & Maxwell.
International Comparative Legal Guides — Fintech 2022 Malaysia Chapter
Our TMT Partners, Christina Kow and Timothy Siaw, have co-authored the Malaysian chapter of The International Comparative Legal Guides — Fintech 2022. The chapter covers a broad overview of the development of Fintech and its regulation in Malaysia.
The Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist — Southeast Asia 2022
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that three of our partners have been recognised in The Legal 500’s Inaugural Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2022 by The Legal 500.
Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022
On 12 August 2022, the much-anticipated Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 was gazetted and it will come into force with effect from 1 September 2022.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates July 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for July 2022.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Newsletter June 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest issue our quarterly Newsletter, we hope that you will continue to find its contents of value to you.
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that 16 of our partners from seven practice groups have been recognised as Thought Leaders, Global Leaders and National Leaders (Southeast Asia) by Who’s Who Legal 2022.
Asian Legal Business Malaysia Rising Stars 2022
Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that our partners, Foong Pui Chi and Lai Zhen Pik, have been named as Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) Malaysia Rising Stars 2022.
Managing IP: Top 250 Women in IP
Shearn Delamore & Co. is proud to announce that our Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Karen Abraham, has been recognised as one of the Top 250 Women in IP (a global list covering 30 jurisdictions) by Managing IP 2022. She was 1 of 2 Malaysians to receive such recognition.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates July 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for July 2022.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates August 2022
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for August 2022.
The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide to Bribery & Corruption 2022 — Malaysia Chapter
Our Investigation & Crisis Management partners, Rajasingam Gothandapani and Sathya Kumardas, have co-authored the Malaysian chapter of The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide to Bribery & Corruption 2022.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been recognised by the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2022 in the following practice areas/categories: • Tax Firm of the Year (Winner) • Construction Firm of the Year (Runner up) • Firm of the Year – Malaysia (Second runner up)
Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been awarded the Malaysia Contentious Firm of the Year by Managing IP.
Asia Business Law Journal’s Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has won 12 awards in the inaugural Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022 by the Asia Business Law Journal.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Newsletter March 2022
We are pleased to bring you the March 2022 Issue of our quarterly Newsletter, we hope that you will continue to find its contents of value to you.
ALB IP Rankings 2022: Tier 1 Firm in Patents and Copyright/Trademarks (Malaysia)
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been ranked as a Tier 1 Firm in Patents and Copyright/Trademarks in Malaysia for the third consecutive year (2020 – 2022) by Asian Legal Business (ALB).
The Dawn of Merger Control in Malaysia (MyCC’s Proposals to Amend the Competition Act 2010)
On 25 April 2022, MyCC commenced a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the CA 2010 (“the Proposals”), inviting the public and relevant stakeholders to provide their views and feedback on the Proposals.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022
Shearn Delamore & Co. has yet again been ranked Tier 1 in 5 practice areas by the Benchmark Litigation 2022 - the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers.
First Merger Notification Approval under the Malaysian Aviation Commission
In November 2020, Korean Air Lines Co Ltd had entered into a share subscription agreement with Asiana Airlines Inc which had been in a situation of financial distress.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates April 2022 (2)
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for April 2022.
Amendments to the Malaysian Patents Act 1983 & Patents Regulations 1986
Amendments have been made to the Patents Act 1983 (“PA1983”) and Patent Regulations 1986 (“PR1986”), via the Patents (Amendment) Act 2022 (“the Amending Act”) and Patents (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (“the Amending Regulations”).
Podcast: Employer Obligations in China During the Lockdowns
Our Partner, Raymond Low, of the Employment & Administrative Law Practice Group, was a moderator for an ELA podcast titled “Employer Obligations in China During the Lockdowns”.
The Recent Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 and its Potential Effect on the Employment Relationship
On 30 March 2022, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 (“Amended Bill”) was passed in Dewan Negara (Senate). In this update, Vijayan Venugopal and Nur Najehah will outline the key changes and upcoming issues which employers should be aware considering this recent development.
Shearn Delamore & Co. Legal Updates April 2022 (1)
We are pleased to bring you the latest legal updates for April 2022.
IP Stars 2022: Tier 1 Firm in Trade Mark Prosecution and Trade Mark Contentious (Malaysia)
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has yet again been ranked a Tier 1 Firm in Trade Mark Prosecution and Trade Mark Contentious in Malaysia by IP Stars 2022.
2021 Asia IP Awards - Malaysia Patents Firm of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Shearn Delamore & Co. has been awarded the Patents Firm of the Year in Malaysia by Asia IP Awards 2021.
We are pleased to announce that our partners, Datin Grace Yeoh and Pamela Kung, have been named IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022 by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000.