Kuala Lumpur, 23 February 2026 - Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is pleased to announce the merger of Shan Chambers, a boutique litigation practice, effective 23 February 2026.
The integration of Shan Chambers, a firm recognised for dispute resolution by Asialaw, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, enhances the firm’s capabilities in managing complex and high-value disputes, further strengthening its litigation and arbitration practice. The merger reflects the firm’s continued commitment to delivering strategic, commercially attuned counsel. It also marks the homecoming of Mr SM Shanmugam as a Partner, having previously spent two decades with the firm.
With the addition of Mr Shanmugam and his team, the partnership now comprises 42 partners, reflecting steady and considered growth across its core practice areas.