A regular feature as an elite firm in the country, CCW Partnership has expertise in corporate and M&A, regulatory, banking and dispute resolution. Harold Ng Hann Jaun is the key partner for corporate and banking. On Hung Zheng is the key partner for dispute resolution. The firm has been active on local investments, share sales, restructurings and asset financings.
Work highlights
Acted for a company and the director/shareholder to claim for unlawful withdrawals from the company accounts and other unlawful acts that caused the company to shut down.
Acted for the Muara Port Company to claim repossession of the warehouse units, outstanding rentals, and mesne profits.
Key clients
Chuon Tzu Construction Company, Royal Brunei Airlines, Woo Construction
HEP Law is the Brunei arm of Singapore law firm Harry Elias Partnership, and it has been present in the market for nearly a decade. The firm is able to leverage its transactional expertise thanks to its Singapore parent and has been deepening its Bruneian footprint in recent years. The firm sits on the legal advisory panels of numerous government-linked companies and ministries and is regularly involved in the development of key government projects. Corporate and commercial partner Roslyna Latif is one of the main contacts.
Work highlights
Advised the port operator on drafting and finalising the contractual agreement with a supplier of highly specialised twin-lift centrespread spreaders. This project marked a key investment in Brunei’s port infrastructure, strategically enhancing its cargo-handling capabilities to meet growing operational demands.
Advised the charterer on evaluating liability risks under Brunei's laws related to spills within Brunei waters during transportation of crude oil.
