OUR EXPERTISE
At Shan Chambers, our core mission is to untangle complex conflicts with practical solutions. With a focus on dispute resolution, arbitration, and private wealth disputes, we adeptly navigate the legal intricacies with a blend of empathy and professionalism. Our commitment is to provide you with clear and precise guidance ensuring tranquility and confidence at every step of your legal journey.
Solving Complex Legal Issues
With Simple Solutions.
Dispute Resolution
With a keen eye on the evolving legal terrain and a deep grasp of industry nuances, we stand ready to assist our clients in addressing conflicts, navigating complexities, expediting effective resolutions.
At our firm, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide strategic counsel and practical solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Whether it’s negotiation, mediation, or vigorous representation in court or in arbitration, we are unwavering in our pursuit of justice and resolution for those we serve.
Areas:
Aviation
Automotive
Civil & Commercial
Construction
Consumer
Fraud & Recovery
Financial
Negligence
Product Liability
Insolvency
Securities
Logistics
Debt Recovery
Tenancy
Oil & Gas
Regulatory Enforcement
Contractual & Commercial Disputes
Successfully acted for a statutory body in a claim for breach of agreement and trust over a land (RISDA [2022] AMR 289)
Successfully defended a wholly owned subsidiary of a public listed company in a contractual dispute (TRIplc Resources Sdn Bhd [2020] 5 AMR 772; [2020] 1 LNS (O) 8)
Successfully defended a Port at the High Court and Court of Appeal in a claim on the issue of concluded contract (Penang Port Sdn Bhd [2018] 1 LNS 2145; [2019] 1 LNS (O) 7)
Successfully defended a subsidiary of a PLC in a claim involving a concluded contract of a parcel of land valued at MYR 11 million (Hicom Indungan [2018] 1 LNS 1434)
Successfully defended (co-counsel) a statutory body in a claim for land valued at MYR 2.6 billion for breach of trust and oral contract (RISDA [2014] 2 CLJ 711)
Successfully defended a state agency in a civil claim concerning a contractual dispute (Yayasan Melaka [2014] 1 LNS 742)
Successfully defended a Fortune 500 company based in Malaysia in a contractual dispute (WD Media [2011] 1 LNS 1618)
Companies & Shareholder Disputes
Successfully acted for majority shareholders in an oppression claim by minority shareholders (Ning Yang Properties Sdn Bhd [2022] 11 MLJ 394, [2024] CLJU (O) 2, CA)
Successfully acted for majority shareholders in a shareholders’ dispute (Ban Heng Bee Ricemill [2022] MLJU 457)
Successfully acted for a wholly owned subsidiary of a PLC in a claim involving derivative action (Selat Makmur Sdn Bhd [2014] 1 LNS 638)
Successfully acted for a state agency in a claim arising from a joint venture dispute (Yayasan Melaka [2013] 1 CLJ 1081)
Successfully defended a public listed company in a claim involving a joint venture dispute (P. K. Resources Bhd [2010] MLJU 68)
Successfully acted (co-counsel) for a company in a claim for the return of hotel companies worth MYR 200 million (Aset Nusantara Sdn Bhd [2010] 7 AMR 197)
Securities Litigation
Successfully acted for securities regulator (High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court) in a civil claim pursuant to Section 179, 317A and 370 CMSA against a former Deputy Managing Director of a public listed company (Securities Commission [2019] 1 LNS 1955; [2022] 1 LNS(O) 3 [CA]; [2022] 1 LNS(O) 18 [FC])
Successfully acted for securities regulator (High Court and Court of Appeal) in a civil claim for insider trading (Securities Commission [2021] 7 CLJ 913)
Successfully acted for securities regulator in obtaining an injunction to freeze assets up to MYR 11.59 million (Securities Commission [2019] 12 MLJ 817)
Successfully acted for securities regulator in a civil claim in relation to market manipulation.
Tort & Consumer Protection
Successfully acted for a subsidiary of a PLC in a claim concerning tort of detinue (Puspakom Sdn Bhd [2019] 7 MLJ 340)
Successfully acted for an authorised dealer (Court of Appeal and Federal Court) concerning a claim under CPA 1999 (Lee Motors Auto Care Sdn Bhd [2019] 1 LNS (O) 12)
Successfully defended various automotive companies in claims on product liability and negligence or commercial dispute (Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd [2017] MLJU 2316; BMW [2019] 1 LNS 1737)
Tenancy Dispute
Successfully acted and advised various subsidiaries of a PLC either in its capacity as a landlord or tenant.
Acted for an owner of a shopping mall on various tenancy issues with its tenants.
Acted for a Singapore investment company on various tenancy disputes and issues with its business in Malaysia.
Acted (co-counsel) for a concessionaire of a port in a commercial arbitration for, among others, the recovery of sub-leased land at AIAC.
Financial & Insolvency
Defended a bank in a negligence lawsuit concerning cheque approvals.
Acted for a bank in an application to amend the company register.
Acted for various entities in uncontested & contested winding up and bankruptcy proceedings (LLY v YM [2011] CLJU 645, LLY v YM [2013] 4CLJ 1016)
Advised a company on the voluntary winding up process.
Acted for liquidators of a company post winding up proceedings.
Arbitration & Mediation
With adept knowledge of the rules governing major arbitration institutions and experience in domestic and international arbitration, we are fully prepared to assist our clients with the guidance and support they need.
Our team is well-versed in the intricacies of arbitration proceedings, offering comprehensive assistance from the initial stages of case evaluation to the final resolution. With our dedication to excellence and commitment to client satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and do our best to achieve the desired results.
Domestic & International Arbitration
Lead counsel for the majority shareholders in a subsidiary (healthcare sector) in arbitration proceedings at the SIAC concerning shareholders’ disputes.
Lead counsel for a state-owned company in arbitration proceedings at the AIAC concerning IT related dispute.
Lead counsel for a subsidiary of a PLC in arbitration proceedings at the AIAC concerning a dispute post-manufacture of vehicles.
Co-counsel for the concessionaire of a port in a commercial arbitration for, among others, the recovery of sub-leased land at AIAC.
Co-counsel for a statutory body in arbitration proceedings at the SIAC concerning a cross-border transaction.
Estate & Inheritance
The management of one’s assets and the transfer of wealth oftentimes encompass delicate and compassionate considerations given the emotional and familial dynamics involved.
We have years of experience navigating the intricate processes of estate planning, including will drafting, trust establishment, probate, letters of administration, resealing of foreign grants of representation, and skillfully resolving inheritance disputes.
We have also acted and advised trustees, executors and beneficiaries in contentious trust and estate disputes.
Succession Law & Estate Litigation
Represented an executor to act in litigation arising from assets involved in two competing estates (Narayani Sivaprakasapillai [2020] MLJU 2628)
Represented an executor concerning a dispute on letters of administration de bonis non.
Represented and advised executors or administrators in relation to probate or letters of administration.
Regularly advise trustees, executors and beneficiaries in contentious trust and estate disputes.
Advisory
From our vantage point as advisors in crisis management, we prioritise a client-centric approach. Our aim is to offer strategic, pragmatic, and cost-effective solutions to guide you through the complexities of your business landscape and mitigate potential risk. Leveraging our extensive expertise, we are able to deliver tailored legal advice that adeptly navigates the diverse conflicts you may face.
Whether it’s addressing landlord-tenant disputes or deciphering intricate contractual terms like contingent contracts and termination clauses, advising shareholders, corporate governance matters, as well as consumer protection issues, our team provides comprehensive support across various legal arenas. Our commitment lies in delivering clear and objective advice, ensuring that even the most complex conflicts are resolved with precision and efficacy.
Advised on the issue of beneficial ownership of a company.
Advised on the concept of reasonable compensation in respect of potential claims for liquidated ascertained damages.
Advised majority shareholders on the potential exposure to an oppression claim following increase of share capital aimed at mitigating the company’s financial downturn.
Advised on the potential viability of pursuing a claim for fraudulent trading against directors of a debtor company.
Advised the majority shareholders of a joint venture company on issues stemming from the joint venture agreement and the company’s constitution, in particular on matters pertaining to notices and meetings.
Advised on non-compete clauses and breach of confidentiality.
Advised on premature termination of a tenancy agreement and the implication of the unexpired term.
Advised on exclusion clause in an agreement.
Advised on issues related to oil pilferage and the tort of deceit.
Advised and rendered expert opinion on matters concerning Malaysian laws in an action commenced at a foreign jurisdiction.