From its humble origins as a sole-proprietorship established in 1918, Shook Lin & Bok has grown into one of the largest law firms in Malaysia. It is also the oldest law firm of local origin in the country.

The practice began in a limited number of practice areas. As Malaysia evolved from being a British colony into the modern country it is today, the firm grew in tandem to meet the challenges of globalization, building on its strong, trusted relationships with all its clients. The firm’s practice has evolved into a leading full service firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services, spanning the globe. Such services range from civil and commercial practice, banking and finance, international arbitration, complex litigation disputes and intellectual property.

The firm has seventeen departments representing major, though not exclusive, practice areas, which combine in a complementary and multidisciplinary practice to serve the needs of clients.

he experienced and well-respected team of IP lawyers at Shook Lin & Bok is particularly well versed in copyright and trade mark litigation in Malaysia. The team frequently runs infringement, opposition and passing-off cases. The firm regularly assists domestic and international clients from a variety of sectors, including banking, manufacturing and retail. Public Bank and Sika feature among the firm's clientele.