Founded in 1905, Shearn Delamore & Co. is one of the oldest law firms in Malaysia and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The firm has more than 100 lawyers and 300 support staff. It is part of the Drew Network Asia regional alliance with Drew & Napier from Singapore and Makarim & Taira S from Indonesia.
The firm excels in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, and project development. Moreover, the firm's main specialisation is in its corporate and M&A division, making it stand out as a top performer in the industry.
The banking and capital markets team advises on matters related to Islamic finance, acquisition finance, project finance, refinancing and derivatives. Recent works include acting as Malaysian counsel for the International Finance Corporation in respect of the US$50 million-equivalent loan in Malaysian Ringgit granted to Yellowwood Properties.
The corporate team takes on work from local clients and has a special focus on inbound work. Recent transaction highlights include advising TotalEnergies Holdings in its acquisition of SapuraOMV Upstream.
In the project sector, the firm continued to be active across industry sectors including pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, real estate, technology, energy, and related finance matters.
Key clients include AmBank, Ashurst, BDC Assetco, Bridge Data Centres Malaysia III, CIMB Bank, Exclusive Networks, Malayan Banking, Hong Leong Bank, International Finance Corporation, Milbank, Maxeon Solar Technologies, and Sabah Electricity.
"They are prompt, responsive, capable and reasonably priced." (M&A client)
"Dedicated team." (M&A client)
"Large team – fast response." (Project development client)
"What I value about Shearn Delamore & Co is the breadth and depth of expertise within the firm. When I seek advice on a specific matter, they’re able to quickly bring in the right partner or specialist with the relevant legal background. This integrated, collaborative approach gives me efficient access to multi-disciplinary legal advice, which is particularly helpful for complex or cross-cutting issues. It’s this responsiveness and internal coordination that makes them stand out." (Project development client)
"Deeply knowledgeable, capable, responsive and charges reasonable rates."
"Practical and with business acumen."
"Nicholas is very responsive and knowledgeable. He is approachable and easily accessible, and he consistently provides practical, workable solutions. When a matter involves a specialised area outside his expertise, he quickly coordinates with the appropriate partner to ensure accurate advice without unnecessary delay. His ability to navigate and mobilise the firm’s wider expertise makes working with him efficient and reassuring."
"Good communication when involved. Very experienced and good in putting client's case forward."
