Chambers of Shanta Mohan

ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS
MEDIATOR | ARBITRATOR & ADJUDICATOR

Mission Statement

Professional Integrity
We bring to the market a proven track record of experience, competence and integrity.
Dedication to our clients
We have been entrusted by our individual and corporate clients to handle their important as well as large and complex multi million ringgit claims.
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Outstanding service
We have consistently provided innovative and cost effective solutions for our clients with utmost integrity.

Founder

Mr. Shanta Mohan Balasubramaniam

Chambers of Shanta Mohan (CSM), is a boutique Legal firm formed in 2004 that has experience in handling complex and large Civil & Commercial, Construction, Insurance, Contractual, Tortious, Family and Employment disputes.

CSM is uniquely positioned in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) space and provides Legal representation in Arbitration, Adjudication and Mediation Disputes.

Our founder, Mr. Shanta Mohan has 36 years of legal experience and sits as an Independent Arbitrator and Adjudicator and has been empaneled in the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) since 2015. He has published more than 16 Adjudication Decisions since 2015 and a handful of Arbitration Awards.

He is also a Senior Mediator Trainer with the Malaysian International Mediation Centre (MIMC). He is an International Speaker and conducts in-house trainings for corporate clients and various Organisations.

At Chambers of Shanta Mohan, we have a track record of providing expert legal solutions to our clients, with integrity, competence and with a personal touch.

CSM actively supports many charities through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.
Areas of Expertise

Arbitration

Mr. Shanta Mohan has acted as counsel in large multi-million-ringgit, Commercial, Insurance and Construction Arbitration Disputes. He also sits as an independent Sole Arbitrator and has delivered a handful of Final Awards. He is currently sitting on a couple of ongoing Arbitrations which includes Institutional Administered Arbitration as well as an ad-hoc Arbitration

Adjudication

Chambers of Shanta Mohan acts for both Claimant and Respondent in CIPAA claims. Mr. Shanta Mohan has sat on numerous CIPAA Adjudications and has to date delivered 16 Adjudication decisions. He is currently sitting on an Adjudication that will be delivered in early 2025.

Insurance

Our Mr. Shanta Mohan has acted for more than 25 local and International Insurers, as well as the Motor Insurance Bureau of West Malaysia over his career and has conducted in house training to Insurers and the National Insurance and Takaful Claims Society. He has detected fraudulent claims and successfully resisted most of these claims. Some of his cases have been reported in the Law Journals.
For arbitration and adjudication services, please email to :
Practice Areas

our team

Thanessha Gunalan

Legal Associate

Thanessha Gunalan is a Legal Associate at Chambers of Shanta Mohan. She graduated with an LLB from the University of Liverpool in 2020 and was called to the Bar at Middle Temple after completing her Barrister at Law and Master’s in Law at BPP Manchester in 2022.

Focusing on Civil Litigation and Insurance Defence Work, Thanessha upholds the highest standards of integrity and excellence in her practice. Known for her strong analytical skills and client-centred approach, she effectively navigates complex legal challenges while building lasting relationships.

Shivanee Selvaratnam

Mediator | CSR Professional

With over two decades of experience, Shivanee Selvaratnam is a dedicated Social Entrepreneur, Mediator, and CSR Professional, specializing in family mediation, conflict resolution and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Holding an LL.B (Hons) from the University of London and an MBA from Charles Sturt University, Australia, Shivanee combines legal expertise with business acumen. Throughout her career, Shivanee has led impactful CSR initiatives, raised funds for philanthropic causes, and mentored emerging leaders. As a mediator for over 15 years, she has facilitated conflict resolution in both commercial and family disputes, applying skills such as empathy and patience to foster collaboration, both in mediation and CSR projects.

Reported cases & Media

Palestinian Envoy's son immune from motor accident suit, rules court - fmt

V Anbalangan - 2024, June 11
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DONISYAH PUTRA AMRY V MOHAMMED W.A. ABU ALI & ANOR

[2024} CLJU 1196
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MUHAMMAD MOHAMED HANEEFA & 2 ORS V ANNES FATIMA KAZAL@KADIR BACHA & 2 ORS

[2024] CLJU 339
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KL High Court Originating Summons No.WA-24NCvC-4605-10/2023 SHIVANEE SELVARATNAM V THE KARAI UNION OF MALAYA

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LETCHUMAY PALANIAPPAN V MAHALINGAM SUBRAMANIAM & ANOR

[2012] 7 CLJ 271
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MOHD IDHAM YAHYA & ANOR V STP ENGINEERING SDN BHD

[2012] PILRU 48
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Adjudication Decisions

Arbitration Final Awards

CSR Collaborations

Super Singers belt it out in aid of school
The Star (2017, June 27)
Our CSR Collaborations division is dedicated to creating meaningful impact by channeling resources toward causes that matter. With a primary focus on supporting a school that provides Value-Based Education and HOSPIS MALAYSIA, the Division leverages its allocated funds through strategic partnerships and innovative projects. Led by our experienced CSR Professional, these initiatives pool additional resources to multiply the impact manyfold, fostering sustainable change and enriching the lives of those in need. Together we strive to empower communities and drive positive transformation through purposeful action
‘Alex In Wonderland’ Raises Over RM217,000 For Education Through Laughter, Love & Music
Shangkharee@varnam.my. (2019, APRIL 26)
Force for good raises RM27,000 at the movies
Khoo, D. @ The Star (2019, December 30)

PANEL & CLIENTS

Chambers of Shanta Mohan

Office Tel. No.​ :
+603 - 7931 8000
Email :
shantamohanchambers@gmail.com
Address :
1205, Amcorp Tower, Amcorp Trade Centre, 18 Persiaran Barat 46050, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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