Shearn Delamore & Co's cohort advises clients on high-value joint ventures and share subscription agreements, in addition to acquisitions of interest, company disposals and business integrations and consolidations, with demonstrable experience in handling regulatory matters, namely due diligence and approvals. Grace Yeoh leads the team and advises on the full spectrum of mandates, from M&A, takeovers and corporate restructurings to joint ventures, demergers, listings and general corporate planning issues. Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan is noted for his expertise in the education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and telecoms sectors, while Lai Zhen Pik handles acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Teo Eu John is another key contact in the group.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Mammoth Empire Group of Companies
- United Malacca Berhad
- DuPont
- Reed Business Information Limited
- Elanco Animal Health Inc.
- Scientex Berhad
- Tricor Group (Hong Kong)
- Alibaba / Cainiao Logistics Group
- CISDI Group Co. Ltd (China)
- Nuctech Company Limited (China)
- Bekaert
- China Tobacco
- China Oil Field Services Limited
- Merck
- Sony Interactive Entertainment (USA)
- CREC Development (M) Sdn Bhd
- British Council, UK (UK)
- Ceridian Group (USA)
- Murdoch University
- Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad
- Jentayu Sustainables Berhad
- KIP Real Estate Investment Trust
- Jaycorp Berhad
- LTKM Berhad
- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
- CPP Wind Engineering Consultants (USA)
- Energy Industries Council (UK)
- Hong Kong Paper Source Co., Ltd. (China/HK)
- Noble Footwear Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
- Genting Plantations Berhad
- Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
- Malaysia Airlines Berhad
- Envictus International Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as the transaction counsel for the shareholders of The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd on their sale of 53% of equity in TISSB to Farm Fresh Berhad, and TISSB on the issuance of 12% of its enlarged share capital to Farm Fresh Berhad.
- Acted as the transaction counsel for Scientex Packaging Film Sdn. Bhd. in its acquisition of approximately 80.2% equity interest in Taisei Lamick Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. from Taisei Lamick Co., Ltd.
- Acted as the lead counsel for Amertron International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inari Amertron Berhad and Inari to set up a joint venture company in China, Yiwu Semiconductor International Corporation.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Grace Yeoh