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Shearn Delamore & Co

Shipping

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Shearn Delamore & Co

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About

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Our Shipping & Maritime Practice is longstanding with a solid reputation advising a smorgasbord of maritime clients that include banks, cargo owners, charterers, energy and petrochemical companies, freight forwarders, liquidators, logistics companies, P&I clubs, port and terminal operators, ship owners, offshore and marine companies, receivers and managers as well as shipyards.

Our clients have come to rely on us at all levels of the Courts as well as in arbitrations for our niche representation, resources and practicable solutions in the industry whilst tapping on the strength of the Firm as a whole with its multi- disciplinary practice groups that collectively have an encyclopedic range of experience.

Clients (5)

  • CMA CGM SA (France), CMA CGM Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • Maersk Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Dialog Group Bhd
  • Pengerang Independent Terminal S/B, Semado Maritime Sdn Bhd
  • Samalaju Industrial Port Sdn Bhd, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd
  • Jadhi Mideast DMCC

Industries (2)

  • Banks, Chemicals, Construction & Materials, Energy, Financial Services, Government, Industrial Engineering, Insurance, Media, Telecommunications
  • Transportation, Utilities

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Shipping - Malaysia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shearn Delamore & Co is a full-service law firm in Malaysia with a notable shipping practice. The team acts for a broad range of clients, including banks, ship owners and energy companies. The firm handles cargo, charter party and bill of lading cases, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Shearn Delamore advised New Orient Marine, a company in the business of chartering of ships, barges and boats with crew, regarding a Time Charter Party entered into by the client with the defendant.

Strengths

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  • It has the necessary experience to carry out the full range of shipping and admiralty work within the jurisdiction.

    Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They consistently provide clear, practical advice tailored to our business, and their ability to manage complex matters with professionalism and efficiency sets them apart from others.

    Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rajasingam Gothandapani
    Band 2Rajasingam Gothandapani

    Rajasingam Gothandapani

    Rajasingam Gothandapani regularly advises clients on disputes, including in relation to cargo and breach of contract matters. He acts for both Malaysian and international clients on shipping mandates.
    • Rajasingam Gothandapani is an experienced litigator with good commercial awareness.

      Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific
    • We find Rajasingam to be very informed and dedicated in his work.

      Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingNik Azila Shuhada Nik Abdullah
    Up and ComingNik Azila Shuhada Nik Abdullah

    Nik Azila Shuhada Nik Abdullah

    Nik Azila Shuhada Nik Abdullah is an up-and-coming shipping practitioner at Shearn Delamore & Co. She is extremely well versed in a wide range of matters including misdelivery of cargo and charter disputes, among numerous other mandates.

    • Her expertise and proactive approach to addressing our legal needs have made her a key point of contact for our ongoing matters.

      Shipping respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Shearn Delamore & Co (2)

Malaysia

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