Ian Shang Kuan Chou Chuen
It all started with an idea.
Ian had started his early legal career with the Attorney General’s Chambers of Malaysia (AGC) as a Deputy Public Prosecutor after being invited to join the AGC in 2004. At the AGC, he had successfully led the prosecution of individuals and companies in the courts for cases ranging from commercial crimes, cases involving capital punishment and high profile cases involving public interests at the material time such as PP v Abu Bakar Musa 2010 8 MLJ 360 and PP v Kartigeyan Krishnan amongst other cases that are reported in the law journals.
Ian then in 2010 joined the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) in the Enforcement Division where he was exposed to the intricacies and the laws and regulations governing the capital markets.
In 2017, Ian established Messrs Ian Shang Kuan, where he currently handles litigation cases on behalf on multinational and government linked corporations. He also provides corporate advisory services to several companies listed on Bursa Malaysia.
Our Team
Rather than being bounded by norms in the legal industry, here at Ian Shang Kuan we encourage our people to pursue their passion and to think out of the box. The images chosen by each of our team member represents their interests, passion and what he or she represents.
CHOONG EE VON
Ee Von graduated from the University of Aberystwyth, Wales, UK. She has been with the firm since the founding of the firm in 2017. She firmly believes in fighting for what is right and to stand up for what she believes in. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
AMIZA SYUHADA
Amiza graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2024. She has recently completed nine months of pupillage and was called to the Bar in December 2025.
She chose her entry into practice at Messrs. Ian Shang Kuan to gain hands-on exposure to the legal framework of litigation and to further develop her passion in this field. Amiza values continuous learning and sees each challenge as an opportunity to strengthen her legal skills and professional growth.
Outside of her professional commitments, she prioritises quality time to recharge her energy. She enjoys spending time alone exploring different coffee places with calm ambience and quiet vibes, which allows her to relax and reset.
LOH QIAO EN (LAUREN)
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and obtained her Certificate in Legal Practice in 2023. She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2024.
Driven by a deep passion for the law, she is dedicated to continuous learning and advancing her professional development.
Outside of her legal career, she prioritizes a healthy work-life balance. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, and recharging with some well-deserved rest.
YEONG WEN YAN (CANDY)
Candy graduated from the University of London and subsequently obtained her Certificate in Legal Practice in 2024. After completing nine months of pupillage, she was called to the Bar in 2025.
With a strong desire for continuous growth, she embraces new challenges as opportunities to refine her legal expertise within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Beyond her professional life, she is passionate about sports, particularly badminton and finds joy in immersing herself in books, with a deep love for literature.
FRANKIE TAN KAH HIAN
Frankie graduated with an LL.B from the University of Nottingham and went on to complete his Bar Professional Training Course at the University of Law, London. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales by Middle Temple and later admitted to the Malaysian Bar in July 2024.
He now practices in civil and commercial litigation, appearing across all levels of the Malaysian courts and advising clients in a wide range of disputes. Beyond work, he enjoys keeping active at the gym and fulfilling his duties as full-time staff to his cats.