Having practised in the areas of corporate and commercial law, both for transactions and in court (litigation), as well as corporate debt resolutions, Shim De Zhen firmly believes that the livelihood of any commercial deal, setup or arrangement depends heavily upon harmonious legal structuring with effective foresight. This includes all facets of the business, including its contracts, employees, investment & financial arrangements, corporate governance, taxes, accounts, corporate secretarial management, shareholders, directors and creditors.
De Zhen is also the managing partner of De Zhen Advocates & Solicitors, Malaysia, which was established with the aim of assisting investors, business partners, entrepreneurs, partners and businessmen to properly set up, maintain and, if necessary, rehabilitate their businesses so that they can do what matters most to them – focus on making money. The firm, through close collaboration with chartered accountants and tax accountants, also offers comprehensive corporate servicing including tax consultation, corporate secretarial services, accounting and auditing services in Malaysia.
His objective is to achieve harmony and balance to the best interests of his clients, as well as ensure that their businesses remain healthy.
He is proud to be a part of Anyield as it strives to facilitate investments and ventures into the rapidly developing Cambodia in a manner which is sustainable and compliant with best business practice and Cambodian legislation.
Experience
- Structured companies utilising a variety of investment instruments and arrangements including a mix of ordinary and preference shareholding, tailored shareholder agreements, joint ventures, special-purpose vehicles, and bespoke director nomination mechanisms
- Structured funds dedicated to investing in the Internet of Things
- Restructured debt laden companies whilst maintaining creditor and investor relationships
- Resolved and/or litigated:
- 1. disputes and deadlocks between business partners (both at the board and shareholding levels);
- 2. employee disagreements, disciplinary issues and termination/retrenchment
- 3. contractual breaches and disagreements
- 4. debtor and creditor disputes
Education Background
- Bachelor of Laws 1st Class (Hons) from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Bar Professional Training Course from Nottingham Law School, United Kingdom
Professional Qualification
- Year 2018 Qualified Panel Mediator of the Malaysian Mediation Centre
- Year 2018 Member of the Insolvency Practitioners Associates of Malaysia
- Year 2014 Advocate and Solicitor of the Malaysia Bar
- Year 2013 Barrister-at-law of England & Wales (Middle Temple Inn)
Find out more at dezhenlaw.com