Issue 2 2021

Acquisition International - Issue 2 2021 33 Oct20924 Leading Commercial and Contract Lawyer Established in 2011, Shang & Co. offers exceptional legal representation and advice to clients across Malaysia and globally. Throughout the years since its inception, the firm has accumulated an impressive portfolio of work, loyal clients and a number of awards which showcase the remarkable work the team effortlessly provide. Leading the way, is Acquisition International’s Leading Commercial and Contract Lawyer of the Year for Malaysia, Chris Chin. Following his well-deserved success in the Leading Adviser Awards, we caught up with Chris to find out more about his outstanding leadership, as well as the firm’s meteoric rise within the industry. ased in Kuala Lumpur, Shang & Co’s extensive experience and knowledge allows the firm to deliver strategic and cost-effective solutions to its clients in what is a fast-changing and challenging legal environment. Going into further detail about the firm, Chris begins by providing us with an overview of the world-class services he and the team at Shang & Co effortlessly provide to clients, as well as touching on the extensive experience the team possesses. “Here at Shang & Co, our team of lawyers boast extensive experience in advising and representing individual, private, and corporate clients for matters relating to contractual, employment, divorce, and commercial, among others. In particular, our expertise in dispute resolution allows us to tackle any disputes in a prompt and professional manner.” Working alongside Chris are three partners (Fion Wong, Shayne Thum and Regene Ng), and as Chris goes on to explain, their extensive knowledge and wealth of experience across different areas of law are contributing factors towards his success throughout the years. “Given the extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of each of the partners, my team are highly qualified to offer clients strong support in the fast-changing market where it is needed most. Bringing the interview to a close, Chris signs off by sharing with us his thoughts on being awarded the accolade Leading Commercial and Contract Lawyer of the Year – Malaysia, before revealing some of Shang & Co’s exciting plans which lie in the pipeline for the years to come. “Receiving this award feels extremely rewarding but without the support of my team it wouldn’t have been possible. Recently, we have introduced ask AILA, which has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as Malaysia’s first artificial intelligence in labour law. As such moving forward we will be focusing more on introducing our AI to more countries in different aspects of the law.” B Company: Shang & Co. Contact: Chris Chin Website: www.shangco.com.my “Recently, we have introduced ask AILA, which has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as Malaysia’s first artificial intelligence in labour law. As such moving forward we will be focusing more on introducing our AI to more countries in different aspects of the law.”