Boutique litigation practice Shan Chambers is reputed for its ‘deep expertise and responsiveness’, and counts corporate, commercial, and civil litigation within its scope of work. Acting for major global corporations and national statutory bodies, the firm also advises on administrative, probate, contractual, and product liability-related litigation. ’Heavyweight’ litigator SM Shanmugam anchors the practice and is frequently engaged by an impressive range of clientele. Shanmugam is ably supported by the ‘highly capable’ Calvin Hooi Chung Wai and Siew Hui Yi, who concentrate on shareholders’ disputes and tortious claims, respectively.
Testimonials
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‘Shan is an experienced lawyer who is meticulous and careful in his work.’
‘They employ the use of technology to ensure clients are updated regularly, promptly and keep abreast of latest progress with our matters. The ability to shift strategy and deep knowledge of past case laws and hands experience lets us sleep peacefully.’
Key clients
- Securities Commission Malaysia
- DRB Hicom Berhad
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for Ban Heng Bee Rice Mill, Syarikat Kilang Padi Maju (SKPM), and their directors at the High Court and Court of Appeal in a claim by SKPM’s minority shareholders, valued at RM30m.
- Successfully acted for the Securities Commission Malaysia at the Federal Court in the motion for leave to appeal by a former managing director of a plc, which concerns S179 and S317A of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.