IFLR is part of Legal Benchmarking Limited, 1-2 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND

Copyright © Legal Benchmarking Limited and its affiliated companies 2026

Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement


Abrahams Davidson & Co

Brunei

2025_IFLR1000_Top_Tier_Firm_1_.png
2025_IFLR1000_Ranked_10+_Years.png
Key contacts
Managing partner: Bernard Tan Thiam Swee
Partner: Ahmad Basuni Hj Abbas
Quick facts
Languages

English, Malay, Chinese

Number of Partners

4

Number of Lawyers

12

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Firm overview

The Firm is one of the largest local law firms with 12 civil lawyers and 2 sharia practitioners. The Firm and its lawyers have achieved recognition in leading independent legal publications.

The Firm is a full-service law firm with key competencies in corporate and commercial advisory as well as in finance, securities and investment transactions. The Firm regularly advises foreign clients on regulatory matters and investments in Brunei. 

The Firm is a correspondent law firm of leading international legal practices.

For more information, visit the Firm’s website at www.adcobrunei.com.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking and finance
  • Capital markets
  • Competition/antitrust
  • Construction
  • Corporate and M&A
  • Dispute resolution
  • Regulatory
  • Intellectual property
  • Labour and employment
  • Investment funds
  • Private equity
Address:
Grd., 1st & 2nd Floor, Units 1 & 2
Block B, Bangunan Begawan Pehin Dato Hj Md Yusof, Kampung Kiulap
Bandar Seri Begawan BE1518
PO Box 286, Seri Complex, BA1779
Tel:+673 2 242819 Fax:+673 2 227994 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.adcobrunei.com
Rankings published in 2026
Financial and corporate
Tier 1
8 firms ranked
View full list

Tier 1

Abrahams Davidson & Co
1 practice area
View full profile
CCW Partnership
1 practice area
View profile

Tier 2

AIP Law
1 practice area
View profile
HEP Law
2 practice areas
View profile
Pengiran Izad & Lee
1 practice area
View profile
YC Lee & Lee
1 practice area
View profile

Tier 3

Cheok Advocates & Solicitors
1 practice area
View profile
Dr Colin Ong Legal Services
1 practice area
View profile
Linked 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 include banking, property development, corporate and commercial law, as well as securities and funds.

During the most recent research cycle, the firm continued to advise both domestic and international clients on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters under Brunei law. Key industry focuses include the energy, oil and gas, and general corporate sectors.

Key clients   

Key clients of the firm include ByteDance, Hibiscus Petroleum, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Willow Tree Credit Partners.

Testimonials     

“They are responsive, fast, and provide a high quality of work.” (Financial services regulatory client)

Wei Jia Lim

“Responsive and fast. Provides good quality advice.”

2 results2 results
Deal Highlights
0 results0 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
There are no results
Sponsored