Abrahams Davidson & Co

Brunei

Analysis

Overview

Established in 1986, Abrahams Davidson & Co remains one of the leading law firms in Brunei. The firm’s core practice areas are corporate, commercial, banking and finance, and property development. Managing partner Bernard Tan wins praise from clients and peers as a steady, knowledgeable and experienced practitioner who frequently leads the firm’s key cases and deals. Suan Chin Tan is another key partner for real estate, and banking and finance. Consultant James Chiew is known in the market for his securities and Islamic finance expertise.  

General business law

Work highlights 

Advised a Japanese company offering and managing entertainment facilities on Brunei law concerning the protection of personal information.  

Advised Polygon on its launch of an online comic platform. 

Advised an American biopharmaceutical company on different scenarios involving import and labelling requirements of pharmaceutical products according to Brunei laws. 

Key clients 

Barclays Bank, HSBC Insurance Singapore, Mitsubishi Electric, Singapore Airlines.