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Shook Lin & Bok, Kuala Lumpur has expanded its corporate team by welcoming experienced funds lawyer, Karen Kaur as a partner of the firm. Karen boasts over 24 years of legal experience and has spent 11 of those years in the Hong Kong-based firm, Deacons, in its financial services practice group. While at Deacons, Karen […]

“Reshaping the Legal Profession, Reforming the Law” 24 – 26 Sept 2014 The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur During the recently-concluded International Malaysia Law Conference, our Partner Mr. Steven Thiru who is the Vice-President of the Malaysian Bar, was the moderator during the Keynote Address on “The Practice of Law: A Vocation Survives Amidst Globalisation” delivered […]

We are proud to announce the establishment of our Technology, Multimedia and Telecommunications (“TMT”) Law department to enhance and streamline our provision of a diverse range of legal services tailored to companies and individuals alike in the TMT industries. These include mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, hardware, software and services procurement, privacy and data protection, […]

We are proud to announce the establishment of our Competition & Anti-Trust Law Department to enhance and streamline our provision of a diverse range of legal services in connection with the Competition Act 2010. The administration and enforcement of the Act has been placed in the hands of the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC). Whilst the […]

On 20th March, 2014, our Mr. Lau Kee Sern and Mr. Tan Gian Chung jointly conducted a one day workshop on “Winding-Up of Companies & Corporate Insolvency Laws of Mlaaysia” at the Swiss Garden Hotel, Kuala Lumpur organised by Crimsonlogic Malaysia Sdn Bhd. This hands-on workshop provided participants with the fundamentals of the Winding-Up process […]

On 23 February 2014, the Johor Bahru High Court commenced hearing for the trial of a civil claim brought by 188 Orang Asli Seletar from Johor Bahru against Iskandar Regional Development Authority and 12 others vide Suit No: 22NCvc-158-06 / 2013. They are seeking recognition of their customary lands and waters in Southern Johor. The […]

The firm congratulates Goh Siu Lin on being re-elected to the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee (2014/2015)

The firm is pleased to announce the elevation of two partners with effect from 1st January, 2014. We congratulate Mr. Ivan Ho Yue Chan who has been promoted as general partner and Ms Kong Chia Yee who has been admitted to the partnership. Ivan Ho Yue Chan graduated with an LL. B. (Honours) degree from [...]

Corporate “THE FIRM This long-standing player maintains a strong position in the market, acting for a range of important domestic and foreign clients. The team is well equipped to handle complex large-scale transactions and advises a number of top local and international banks and corporates. Highlights include advising Hong Leong Islamic Bank on the ground-breaking […]

Messrs Shook Lin & Bok celebrated its 95th Anniversary in sophisticated fashion by hosting a cocktail reception at the Majestic Hotel on 3.10.2013. The event, held in honour of the firm’s clientele, attracted more than 500 clients from various fields of industry.