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Corporate/M&A

About

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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

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Corporate/M&A - Malaysia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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. Clients represented include Mammoth Empire, Genting Plantations and Scientex.

Work Highlights

Provided by Shearn Delamore & Co

  • Shearn Delamore & Co provided counsel to the Mammoth Empire Group on participation in a new joint venture with Exsim Holdings and Rubberex in respect of the Empire City Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Strengths

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"Shearn Delamore is strong in covering all areas of law to a high level of excellence."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"Shearn Delamore demonstrates excellent commercial awareness and has tremendous depth and breadth in its team."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Grace Yeoh
2
Grace Yeoh
Head of Corporate/M&A
2
Band 2

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.

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Choi Chuan (Nicholas) Tan
3
Choi Chuan (Nicholas) Tan
3
Band 3

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 always responsive and lends a commercial perspective to the legal problem. He is able to work well and remain calm under pressure, which is much appreciated."

"Nicholas is extremely hard-working, has a good grasp of issues, and is experienced in merger and acquisition work. Also, he possesses the ability to provide good and practical solutions to ensure commercial objectives are achieved, by ensuring the smooth completion of transactions."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Shearn Delamore & Co

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Corporate/M&A
Grace Yeoh
2
Grace Yeoh
Head of Corporate/M&A
2
Band 2
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Choi Chuan (Nicholas) Tan
3
Choi Chuan (Nicholas) Tan
3
Band 3
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Members

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Grace Yeoh

Grace Yeoh

Head of Department

Lorraine Cheah

Marhaini Nordin

Michelle Wong

Putri Noor Shariza Noordin

Zhen Pik Lai