Our Team is Your Solution
Managing partner
SM Shanmugam
Shan has amassed over twenty years of professional experience in dispute resolution, receiving accolades from renowned legal rankings – Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Asia Pacific, Asialaw Profile, and Benchmark Litigation. Acting as lead counsel across a spectrum of cases, his extensive portfolio underscores his seasoned expertise and commitment to excellence in the field.
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Calvin Hooi Chung Wai
Having been admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in 2018, Chung Wai honed his skills at one of the largest law firms in the country before joining Shan Chambers. His advisory and advocacy roles have traversed a diverse spectrum, covering contractual disputes, shareholders’ conflicts, automotive disputes, negligence lawsuits, consumer protection claims, and securities litigation.
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Siew Hui Yi
Hui Yi’s forte lies in navigating a diverse range of challenges stemming from various agreements, civil fraud, automotive litigation, landlord-tenant disputes, and securities litigation. Her adept guidance has proven invaluable to businesses, providing assurance amidst the complexity of contractual intricacies and mitigating potential risks effectively.
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Eleanor Kang Qian Rou
Eleanor Kang, a Nottingham Trent University graduate with a Second Class Upper degree and admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in 2025, is thrilled to embark on her legal career with our firm. Committed to delivering practical, client-focused solutions tailored to each unique situation, she is passionate about tackling intricate legal challenges and striving for optimal outcomes. During her secondary school years, she served as Head Prefect, honing her leadership and organizational skills – qualities she now applies in her legal practice. Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin, Eleanor is able to bridge communication gaps to better serve the firm’s clients.
Outside of her professional life, Eleanor is an avid movie enthusiast, with a particular fondness for action and sci-fi genres. She also enjoys boxing, a sport that helps her relieve stress and maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Pupil
Jess Chan Yee Jie
Jess is currently undergoing her pupillage at Shan Chambers under the guidance of SM Shanmugam. She graduated with an LLB (Second Class Upper) from Queen’s University Belfast and has successfully completed the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP). Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin, Jess effectively utilizes her multilingual skills in her legal training. With a deep passion for the legal profession, she is committed to honing her expertise, embracing challenges, and making meaningful contributions to her team.
Outside of work, Jess stays energized with pilates, badminton, and pickleball. She loves exploring the outdoors, sharing laughs with friends, and snapping photos to capture life’s moments. Whether on the court, in nature, or behind the lens, she finds her rhythm and inspiration beyond the legal world.
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Muhammad Fikrie
Having been a vital member of the team for seven years, Fikrie has forged strong relationships and worked closely with the legal team. His experience and dedication are highly esteemed by the firm, as he is recognized as an essential pillar in ensuring the seamless flow of administrative processes for Shan Chambers.