Cecil Abraham & Partners is a boutique dispute resolution firm known for handling commercial disputes, especially cases heard before the Federal Court of Malaysia. Led by litigator Cecil Abraham, the team has a strong record acting on landmark litigation and arbitration matters, with a focus on corporate and commercial, administrative, and white-collar crime. The firm often acts for Fortune 500 companies, media conglomerates, government-linked companies, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit entities and charities.
Client feedback
“The partner who leads the practice strives to add value and quality at all points of the process.” – Construction
“Knowledgeable, professional and experienced with a proven track record.” – Construction
“Professional. Lead counsel is very experienced and influential, highly competent.” – Dispute resolution
Cecil Abraham
"This is quite clearly the leading firm in the commercial sector, led by the tower of knowledge and advocacy, Cecil Abraham. He has wisely built up a team around him whose members have developed into hardworking and skilled advocates."
Sunil Abraham
“I have known Sunil for at least a decade, and I have seen him grow into a first-rate lawyer and advocate. I have no hesitation advising my clients to use him for court hearings.”
“Professional, provides timely response, good availability.”
“Calm disposition and good demeanour.”
Aniz Ahmad Amirudin
“In-depth construction knowledge coupled with a pragmatic legal mindset and a drive to find the right arguments, not just the standard ones.”
Work highlights
Representing Tegas Sejati in a land dispute over compensation awarded in a land reference proceeding. The Federal Court ordered a rehearing, emphasising the importance of transparency and due process in such proceedings. As the case continues in the Shah Alam High Court before a new judge, it highlights the significance of procedural fairness and transparency in land acquisition disputes.
Acting for IOU Pay in pursuing over RM90 million ($21.3 million) in claims to recover funds allegedly siphoned off through fraud involving former directors, management and employees. The case highlights the significant financial impact of corporate fraud and the legal challenges in recovering misappropriated funds, with implications for fraud prevention and recovery efforts in Malaysia's fintech industry.
Representing Sotella Fund in court proceedings and arbitration against Lextrend and its shareholders in a dispute relating to breaches of investment agreements. These legal actions are significant as they involve complex commercial disputes related to investment agreements and breaches thereof, spanning both arbitration and court proceedings. The outcome of these cases could have substantial implications for the parties involved and may impact future investment agreements in similar contexts.
Key clients
Malaysian Resources Corporation, NRY Architects, TechnyGroup Holdings
