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About Us

The Firm

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At Tan Shang Neng (Advocates & Solicitors), we offer a focused and agile approach to legal problem-solving, combining deep litigation experience with sophisticated corporate and tax advisory expertise. Our practice is built on precision, clarity and strategic thinking—backed by over a decade of experience across Malaysia’s legal landscape. We pride ourselves on being responsive, strategic and trusted advisors in moments that matter.

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Dispute Resolution with Strategic Insight

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Our civil and corporate litigation practice is led by Tan Shang Neng, who brings over 12 years of experience in resolving complex disputes. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of civil, commercial and corporate litigation, with a particular focus on shareholder disputes, directors’ duties and company-related litigation.

 

  • Recognised as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2021)

  • Leads the firm’s disputes practice ranked in Legal 500’s Malaysia Rankings (2024 & 2025)

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Shang is known for delivering practical, strategic counsel that aligns with commercial realities—earning a reputation as a sharp, solutions-focused litigator.

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Corporate & Tax Advisory with a Global Perspective

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Our corporate and tax practice is led by Tan Yi Lyn, whose work focuses on private funds, venture capital and regulatory tax structuring. With more than 13 years of experience in both private practice and as former in-house counsel at 500 Global, Yi Lyn brings a unique perspective to advisory work—understanding both deal dynamics and long-term business needs.

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  • Previously a senior associate at a top international law firm

  • Ranked as “Next Generation Lawyer – Tax” by Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019)

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Her hybrid experience equips her to advise on everything from fund structuring, shareholder agreements, to complex tax issues from a corporate / commercial perspective.

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A Collaborative Network: Kiara Group Law Practice


We are a proud member of the Kiara Group Law Practice, a collaborative legal network comprising over 15 lawyers and professionals. Through this platform, we are able to support both local and international clients across a wide range of legal areas, including corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and tax matters.

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Practice Areas

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Corporate / Commercial

  • Director duties

  • Shareholder disputes

  • Contractual disputes

  • Banking disputes

Civil

  • Land / Property

  • Wills / Probate

  • Tort

  • Negligence

Enforcement/Insolvency

  • Bankruptcy / Winding-Up

  • Debt restructuring

  • Garnishee

  • Seizure & Sale

Corporate & Tax

Funds

  • Establishment of funds

  • Fund governing agreements

  • Fund offering document

  • Fund / fund manager registrations

  • Internal compliance framework for funds

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

  • Venture Capital investments

  • Fund investments (Corporates, Angel Investors, Family Offices)

  • Joint Ventures

  • Startup fundraising - debt & equity financings

  • Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts

Tax Advisory

  • Tax advice for corporate structuring

  • Direct & indirect taxes for M&A transactions & commercial contracts

  • Stamp duty

  • Withholding tax advice

  • Tax audits and investigations

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