Shearn Delamore & Co’s Islamic finance practice builds upon its well-established background in banking and finance, in addition to its strong relationships with Malaysia’s leading banks and financial institutions. The firm advises on Sukuk issuances, Islamic securities investments and derivatives, and Islamic medium-term note programmes. Elsewhere, the team acts for Islamic financiers in advising on innovative Islamic products involving Shariah principles such as Murabahah, Tawarruq, and Hiwalah. Christina Kow leads the department and Pamela Kung is a notable member of the group.
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Key clients
- OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad
- AmBank Islamic Berhad
- HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bank Berhad
- CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
- Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad
- Maybank Islamic Berhad
- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
- RHB Investment Bank Berhad
- CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
- Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
- Scientex Quatari Sdn Bhd
- Malakoff Corporation Berhad
- IJM Corporation Berhad
- ZJ Advisory Sdn Bhd
- Gas Malaysia Distribution Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Acted for RHB Investment Bank as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM1bn in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah by MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd as issuer.
- Acted for MIDF Amanah Investment Bank as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM310m in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah by Ranhill Solar Ventures Sdn Bhd as issuer.
- Acted for CIMB Investment Bank as lead arranger in respect of the Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM360m in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah by Fairview Valley Sdn Bhd as issuer.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christina Kow