Partner
Tin-Lok Shea
Tin-Lok practices primarily in the areas of commercial/corporate and taxation law, and has advised on a number of mergers and acquisitions transactions and commercial matters, including many Australian subsidiaries of high-profile Japanese listed companies. Prior to joining H & H Lawyers, Tin-Lok was an Account Director in Deloitte Tax Services and advised on the implications of various complex and high-profile transactions involving multinationals and governments. He has over 10 years’ experience working in the tax practices of professional services firms, where he also worked closely with various Japanese service groups.
Experience
Advising and implementing the acquisitions of local private education institutions by a Japanese listed company.
Advising and implementing the establishment of a new local TV shopping network by a major Korean listed company.
Advising and implementing a $200 million loan restructure by a major Chinese insurance company.
Advising and implementing a >$300 million loan restructure of a local property developer.
Advising and implementing the sale of interests in a prominent Sydney shopping centre.
Advising on various aspects of the local operation of a global education franchise, including employment, competition, privacy, franchise laws and dispute resolution matters.
Advising on various tax investigation, audit and dispute matters for small to medium businesses and high net-worth individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Laws, University of New South Wales
Qualifications
Lawyer, Supreme Court of NSW
Membership
The Law Society of NSW
Expertise
Languages
English
/Japanese
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09 March 2026
Global Connections in New Delhi: H & H Lawyers at the IPBA Conference
Representing H & H Lawyers, John Kim, Tin-Lok Shea and James Jung attended the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Conference in New Delhi. The Pullman in New Delhi’s Aerocity provided the perfect backdrop to engage in discussions about “The Future of Law: Agility, Creativity & Change” – exploring how artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and evolving cross-border investment regimes are reshaping legal practice. James was officially appointed as IPBA President-Elect ahead of the 2027 IPBA Conference in Sydney.
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H & H Lawyers Partners with Mate FC
We’re proud to share some exciting news - H&H Lawyers is now a sponsor of Mate Football Club! Our team has always been passionate about supporting the Japanese community here in Australia, and this partnership with Mate FC is another step in building stronger ties both on and off the field. We can’t wait to cheer for Mate FC this season and continue working together with the Japanese community to create lasting connections.
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H & H Lawyers' Leadership Recognised at the IPBA Annual Conference in Chicago
A group of delegates from our firm, namely, James Jung, Tin-Lok Shea, John Kim, and MARTIN POLAINE, FCIArb FAIADR, recently attended the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Conference in Chicago. The IPBA community has always been a collegiate and engaged group, and this year was no exception – the conference was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, exchange ideas, and build new connections across jurisdictions. The energy of the host city was on full display, from incisive keynote speeches and thoughtful panel discussions to a standout welcome reception at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs edged out the Dodgers (much to the disappointment of many Shohei Ohtani fans in attendance). We are proud to share that James Jung was announced as the Vice-President of the IPBA, with the 2027 conference planned to be hosted in Sydney (where he will officially become President).