Abrahams Davidson & Co

Abrahams Davidson & Co is an undisputed leader in banking and finance in Brunei. The firm regularly advises overseas clients on syndicated loans and bond facilities, and Islamic and conventional financing transactions. Bernard Tan is a well-known partner. He advised United Overseas Bank (UOB) on the sale of its retail banking business in Brunei to Baiduri Bank. Tan also advised Bank of China (Hong Kong) on regulatory requirements for entry into the local banking market. Other names to note are Ahmad Basuni Hj Abbas and Tan Suan Chin.

Abrahams Davidson & Co advises clients on property development and conveyancing matters, including the sale, lease, development and construction of residential, commercial and industrial properties. “They are very good at conveyancing,” says a peer. Tan Suan Chin heads the banking and conveyancing department. Tan is highly experienced in property development, conveyancing, leases and tenancy agreements. Other names to note are Ahmad Basuni Hj Abbas and Bernard Tan.

Abrahams Davidson & Co is a multi-service law firm that excels in the corporate practice area. Bernard Tan has been advising credit card processor Elavon Financial Services on data protection and money laundering matters. He has also been advising travel and club membership company WorldVentures Holdings on various corporate matters concerning its entry into the Brunei market. The firm advised a Brunei government investment entity on the sale and divestment of its interest in halal medicinal and health company Simpor Pharma.

Ahmad Basuni Hj Abbas leads on litigation matters at Abrahams Davidson & Co. The firm has represented clients in areas such as property and construction, bankruptcy and insolvency and employment. “They are very experienced,” says a peer.