Abrahams Davidson & Co

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 alike 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 banking and finance.

General business law

Work highlights

Advised Viet Thai International JSC on its local law-governed franchise agreements related to its acquisition of International Coffee & Tea.

Represented an international energy company on its proposed acquisition of shares in a regional exploration and production company. It also conducted exceptions-basis due diligence on the Brunei subsidiary.  

Advised and reviewed a biotech entity, CSL Behring, on its regulatory and distribution arrangement in Brunei.

Assisted First Abu Dhabi Bank on its cross border offerings into Brunei and the enforceability of ISDA master agreements and close-out netting.

Key clients

Boeing Company, Franklin Templeton International Services, MUFG Bank

Client feedback

“Prompt and clear response.” – Banking and finance

“The firm is absolutely professional, organised, reliable, responsive and without any doubt, capable in its provision of quality legal services. The firm demonstrates a willingness to go the extra mile.” – Banking and finance

“It provided clear advice and were prompt in its turnaround times.” – Corporate and M&A

“The team provided sound legal advice in general and had good knowledge of the law. The team was very responsive and was able to meet tight deadlines.” – Corporate and M&A

“Very responsive, commercial and professional.” – Regulatory

E-Rue Peng

“She is a hardworking lawyer, who demonstrates a high level of competence and is apt in delivering  quality legal services.”

“Very responsive and attentive.”

Yvonne Sim

“Yvonne is very responsive to email and was able to meet tight deadlines. She also has sound legal knowledge and ability in general.”

Bernard Tan

“Clear, prompt and commercial advice.”