The people behind the practice.

Elaine was born and raised in Negeri Sembilan. She graduated with an LL.B from Oxford Brookes University in 2013 and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2017. Thereafter, she commenced her pupillage at Messrs Azhar & Wong in Kuala Lumpur, where she was exposed to banking litigation, attending court as well as bankruptcy and winding up proceedings. She joined Messrs Yeoh Mazlina & Partners even before being called to the bar in 2017 as a conveyancing legal associate. Throughout her time there, she handled a broad range of conveyancing transactions, including sub-sales agreements, sale and purchase of properties (commercial, retail and residential), and property financing (both conventional and Islamic), covering consumer and commercial loans and corporate refinancing. She also solely oversaw the firm's loan department and advised clients on the entire conveyancing and banking process.

Apart from that, she was also involved in corporate matters, mainly drafting, vetting and finalising commercial and corporate agreements. Her expertise includes advising on and handling succession law matters (including non-contentious and contentious estate administration), applications for the discharge or annulment of bankruptcy, the sale and purchase of properties and tenancies, loan documentation for various financial institutions, family law matters, and the drafting of wills, trusts, shareholders' agreements and partnership agreements.

Elaine believes in knowing one's passion and following it through to make it happen. She is a person of perseverance and dedication in her work, continually ensuring her clients' interests are well protected while striving to act fairly to all parties in a transaction. Her clients constantly refer cases to her from all walks of life.

Shermaine is a partner in the Corporate department of Elaine Lau & Partners, focusing on providing practical corporate advice to startups, owner-managed businesses, and growing companies. She holds an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from the University of Hertfordshire, graduating in 2013, and was called to the Bar the following year, in 2014.

Prior to joining Elaine Lau & Partners, she served as an in-house corporate lawyer, working closely with the owners of listed companies in a corporate and commercial advisory role. She has years of experience helping listed companies navigate complex legal landscapes while supporting their business objectives, providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of issues including contracts, employment matters, compliance and litigation, all while managing legal risk to protect the company's interests and reputation.

Shermaine is known for a hands-on and responsive approach, delivering clear, efficient, and cost-effective legal solutions tailored to clients' commercial needs.