Debuting in the asialaw rankings this year, Shan Chambers is a boutique law firm specialising in corporate, commercial, and civil litigation, as well as securities litigation, arbitration, and trust, probate & administration. The firm's practice is led by SM Shanmugam, a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in dispute resolution. Shanmugam has served as lead counsel in a diverse array of cases, including contractual disputes, breach of directors' duties, shareholder conflicts, securities litigation involving stock market manipulation and insider trading, and negligence lawsuits.
Client feedback
"Great corporate legal advice, with attention to detail on all possible scenarios, which has helped our company to manage and make the right decisions. We have always received prompt, detailed, and professional legal service." – Dispute resolution
"Personal advisory, knowledge of subject-matter, industry respect and recognition, practical and rational advice, always putting our company on priority attention while at the same time helping us identify our risks." – Dispute resolution
"The firm maintains a high level of professionalism in all interactions and takes a client-centred approach, consistently offering practical advice tailored to the clients' unique situations and needs." – Dispute resolution
"The lawyers are quick to respond, very accessible, and knowledgeable." – Dispute resolution
"The lawyers are knowledgeable regarding the various issues, willing to provide solutions, and generally very responsive to our requests/needs." – Dispute resolution
"Their lawyers are attentive, meticulous, and took the time to understand our complex business operations. With ample knowledge of the operations, it enables them to advise and represent us confidently, be it in court or in negotiations. As clients, we feel assured that our legal matters are in good hands." – Dispute resolution
"They provide succinct, clear advice and views. They act efficiently when tasked." – Dispute resolution
"Detailed explanations, prompt response, helpful." – Labour and employment
"The way they handle managing legal action and providing solutions to it." – Oil and gas
"Handling and preparing all the related matters of the case with precision and a good team in terms of cause papers, attending the court for case management and hearing, emails and correspondence, attending to all the issues and due questions arising, and providing legal advice from time to time." – Private client
Chung Wai (Calvin) Hooi
"Helpful, provide detailed explanations."
"Reliable and responsive in managing and providing solutions to issues encountered."
SM Shanmugam
"Strategic legal advice, detail-oriented, timely, and very professional."
"Able to focus on issues and provide practical solutions and keep the legal costs down."
"He is very prompt in his replies, commands respect with our opponent's lawyer, and is very experienced."
"SM Shanmugam (Shan) provides practical and comprehensive advice. He is reachable on short notice. He has a quick turnaround time."
"Shanmugan answered all my questions with great clarity and patience. He kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind. In other words, he prioritised my needs and interests, offering personalised legal solutions and maintaining transparent communication throughout the legal process."
"Service, attentiveness, communication, clear thought and critical analysis, presentation."
"Shanmugan answered all my questions with great clarity and patience. He kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind. In other words, he prioritised my needs and interests, offering personalised legal solutions and maintaining transparent communication throughout the legal process."
"Shan has always been a meticulous, intelligent, and convincing lawyer. His advice is timely, practical, and commercially sensible. He never fails to think outside the box and always presents his case in a simplistic manner."
"He was the partner on our legal team at the old firm and he has handled a variety of matters for us, starting with administrative probate to dispute resolution to transmission of land title."
"Articulate, honest and intelligent. Prompt service, realistic business-driven advice, and reliability."
"Shanmugam has amassed over 20 years of professional experience in dispute resolution, dealing with and advising on complicated liability of shares in companies. A brilliant man and self-passionate lawyer, generous and lead counsel across the spectrum of cases despite his versatility in complex legal domains."
Hui Yi Siew
"Hui Yi provides succinct opinions and demonstrates a high level of responsiveness."
"She is swift in her work and provides sound, succinct advice."
Work highlights
Appointed by the Securities Commission Malaysia to prosecute a prominent lawyer for insider trading. This case's outcome is expected to significantly influence Malaysia's regulatory landscape for civil insider trading in the coming years. The matter serves as a crucial juncture in bolstering market integrity and investor confidence, underscoring the Securities Commission's vital role as a guardian of the capital market.
Key clients
Ban Heng Bee Ricemill (1952), Gas Malaysia, Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority, Syarikat Kilang Padi Maju, WHL Industries Solution Provider
