Abrahams Davidson & Co

Brunei

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Abrahams Davidson & Co is a Brunei-based market-leading firm in financial and corporate work established in 1986. The firm’s office is in Bandar Seri Begawan, comprising three partners, 10 associates practicing civil law and two Shariah practitioners complemented by more than 35 experienced support staff. 

The firm is a member of the Brunei International Chambers, the Chinese Chambers of Commerce and the Malay Chambers of Commerce. 

 

Highlights   

The firm’s core practice areas are in banking, property development, corporate and commercial, securities and funds. The firm also has experience in sectors including agriculture, aviation, insurance, technology and telecommunicationsDuring the past research cycle, the firm continued to be active providing legal advice to domestic and overseas clients with respect to cross-border transactions as well as regulatory matters from a Brunei law perspective. 

 

Key clients 

Commerzbank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Legal and General Investment Management, Credit Suisse (Singapore), and L’air Liquide. 

 

Testimonials     

Banking and finance 

“The team led by Bernard Tan is knowledgeable, professional, efficient and easy to work with. They provide prompt responses with practical advice.” 

Financial services regulatory 

“Abrahams Davidson & Co's team are extremely responsive and were able to provide clear and detailed progress updates that helped manage the timeline of the project.” 

Bernard Thiam Swee Tan 

“Bernard is a very experienced and professional lawyer who provides quick responses and practical solutions for cross-border banking transaction.” 

Wei Jia Lim  

“Very responsive and clear communication helping manage expectations efficiently.”