Shearn Delamore & Co’s banking and finance department is frequently engaged by a wide array of Malaysian and international multinational companies, financial institutions, and corporations. The firm’s reputable offering includes advising on securities investments, derivatives, and collective investment funds. Well-versed in financial services and capital market regulations, the department is spearheaded by Christina Kow, an industry veteran who is known for her experience in project financing, foreign exchange policy, and the regulation of securities. Pamela Kung is a valuable member of the team and handles various banking and debt capital market transactions, alongside syndicated lending matters.
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Key clients
- Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
- Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad
- Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
- Malayan Banking Berhad
- Maybank Islamic Berhad
- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
- Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea
- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd
- BNP Paribas
- Deutsche Bank AG
- International Finance Corporation
- Société Générale
- Standard Chartered PLC
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
- CIMB Bank Berhad, Singapore Branch
- United Overseas Bank Limited
- Malayan Banking Berhad, Singapore Branch
- The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Isle of Man Branch
- Wafra Inc.
- CJ Bio Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Cyberview Sdn Bhd
- Dialog Axiata PLC
- Ekovest Berhad
- EnQuest PLC
- Esteel Enterprise Pte Ltd
- ERS Energy Sdn Bhd
- Fairview Valley Sdn Bhd
- Iskandar Waterfront Sdn Bhd
- Malakoff Corporation Berhad
- IJM Corporation Berhad
- Ragawang Power Sdn Bhd
- Ranhill Solar Ventures Sdn Bhd
- Scientex Quatari Sdn Bhd
- S P Setia Berhad
- Paramount Corporation Berhad
- Country Garden Real Estate Sdn Bhd
- Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd
- ZJ Advisory Sdn Bhd
- Gas Malaysia Distribution Sdn Bhd
- Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
- Mega First Corporation Berhad
- CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust
- The Government of Malaysia
Work highlights
- Acted as Malaysian counsel for International Finance Corporation in respect of a loan of up to USD150m granted to Dialog Axiata PLC as borrower, a leading mobile phone operator in Sri Lanka, for purposes of, inter alia, repayment of the borrower’s shareholder loan and financial debts and payment of its capital expenditure.
- Acted for AmBank (M) Berhad in respect of a term loan facility of up to RM100m granted to S P Setia Berhad, an investment holding company listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia with a core business in property development and supporting businesses in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing, for purposes of funding the equity portion of various on-going projects, future projects as well as other investments undertaken or to be undertaken by the borrower.
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Christina Kow