Honouring Excellence in Legal Advocacy

RECOGNITION

We are committed to excellence in navigating complex legal challenges, achieving distinction in advocacy, and earning accolades that reflect our dedication to delivering outstanding results across the legal landscape. This title reflects the professional tone and recognises the firm’s accolades, aligning with the structured and authoritative style of the content. Some of these titles are particularly honourable for us, as they highlight the trust and recognition we’ve earned from esteemed organisations and peers in the legal community.

Ranked Band 1 at Chambers Asia Pacific 2024. “Shanthi Kandiah is a pre-eminent competition lawyer in Malaysia, frequently advising clients on MyCC investigations and abuse of dominance claims. SK Chambers’ in-depth knowledge of the law and their analytical skills are truly commendable. They consistently provide well-reasoned advice and strategic solutions, which have greatly contributed to successful outcomes in challenging cases.” – Chambers Asia Pacific 2024

Ranked Band 1 at Chambers Asia Pacific 2023.“Shanthi Kandiah is a pre-eminent competition lawyer in Malaysia, frequently advising clients on Malaysia Competition Commission investigations and abuse of dominance claims. A client says, “Shanthi is a subject matter expert and is up to date in her knowledge of industry and commercial matters relevant to the client’s case. She has a very good turnaround time in responding to clients.” Another commented, “Shanthi is dependable and pragmatic. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to understand the complexity of a problem, assist in identifying and assessing the issues, and advise on options for senior management and our board to consider.” – Chambers Asia Pacific 2023

Ranked Band 1 at Chambers Asia Pacific 2022. “Shanthi Kandiah is a pre-eminent competition lawyer in Malaysia, frequently advising clients on MyCC investigations, abuse of dominance claims and data sharing issues. A client says: “She is extremely detailed in her work and able to quickly grasp interactions regarding impacted business issues.” – Chambers Asia Pacific 2022

Ranked Band 1 at Chambers Asia Pacific 2021. “Shanthi Kandiah is a pre-eminent competition lawyer, frequently advising clients on MyCC investigations, abuse of dominance claims and data sharing issues. A market commentator notes: “I rate her highly and she is very specialised. – Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

Ranked Band 1 at Chambers Asia Pacific 2020. “Commentators describe Shanthi Kandiah of SK Chambers as “one of the pioneers” of competition law in Malaysia. Described by another source as “an engaging competition lawyer who understands the finer points of law,” she frequently represents clients in MyCC investigations, as well as advising on information sharing and transactional matters. – Chambers Asia Pacific 2020

“Shanthi Kandiah of SK Chambers is commended by market sources for her expertise in regulatory investigations, whilst she is also well-versed in media and telecommunications matters. She has expertise on issues concerning price fixing, mergers, data protection and cybersecurity. – Chambers Asia Pacific: 2019

Shanthi Kandiah of SK Chambers is lauded by clients as “an outstanding personality” who does “very good work, is always on time and is very client-oriented.” – Chambers Asia Pacific: 2018

Shanthi Kandiah was selected by Global Competition Review (GCR) for recognition of Who’s Who Legal: Competition – a guide to the world’s leading competition lawyers and economists.

In the 2024 edition, WWL says “Shanthi Kandiah enjoys a stellar reputation as “a pioneer in competition law in Malaysia”, where she routinely advises multinational clients on complex competition law issues”.

In the 2021 edition, WWL says “Shanthi Kandiah is widely celebrated across Southeast Asia for her “excellent competition practice” and “ability to provide practical solutions to enable the meeting of business objectives”.

In 2020 edition, WWL says: Shanthi Kandiah is a distinguished name in Malaysia’s competition space. She advises clients in the media, oil and gas, and automotive sectors.”

In 2019 edition, WWL says: Shanthi Kandiah stands out in the Malaysian market for her impressive understanding of competition regulation and compliance matters.

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