With a strong presence in the corporate, capital markets, and banking arenas, A&O Shearman fields a Malaysia-dedicated cross-practice team, operating from the Singapore office. The team has extensive experience across a range of sectors, most notably insurance, healthcare, and TMT. Leading the practice is James Mythen, who advises on M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions across various industry sectors including TMT, fintech, and life sciences. Aloysius Tan is the lead partner for capital markets and Islamic finance for the firm’s Malaysian offering, frequently advising on corporate hybrid instruments, bank regulatory capital, and medium-term note programmes, while Sheila Ahuja leads the firm’s dispute practice with her capabilities spanning contentious divestments, arbitration concerning oil and gas and equity investments.
Testimonials
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‘The disputes team is well regarded and very experienced.’
‘We would strongly recommend Sheila Ahuja as she is well prepared and detailed in her approach. She is approachable and works well with other firms acting for the same client.’
Key clients
- CIMB Bank Berhad
- Maybank