Practice Focus

Shang represents directors and shareholders in corporate matters involving directors' duties and shareholder disputes. He is regarded by clients as an 'exceptional litigator'.

Biography

Shang read law at the University of Manchester and was admitted to the English bar in 2012. He returned to Malaysia and was called to the Malaysian Bar in November 2013, eventually being made partner at a leading boutique counsel and solicitor set in January 2018. In January 2021, Shang set up Tan Shang Neng.
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While he retains a special interest in corporate disputes, Shang also has 12 years of experience managing a wide range of other civil and commercial matters. This includes contract, banking, tort, probate and land disputes.

Accolades

Shang has been ranked as a "Next Generation Partner" by Legal 500 in its 2021 Asia Pacific rankings, and leads the firm's disputes practice ranked in Legal 500's 2024 & 2025 rankings.

Shang is co-author of Malaysian Litigation Series: Disclosure and a contributor to Law and Practice of Injunctions in Malaysia, both published by Sweet & Maxwell.