Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 2
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Cecil Abraham & Partners is known for its unquestionable strength in disputes.
We have experience in having argued landmark commercial and corporate litigation cases before the national courts in Malaysia as well as significant arbitration disputes domestically and internationally.
We are home to an impressive team of lawyers, led by Tan Sri Dato' Cecil Abraham who commands wide industry prestige and respect, and are especially favoured by clients for highly contentious and complex matters.
We have represented Malaysia's leaders, top government agencies and foreign governments. Our clients include the Prime Ministers of the Malaysia, the Government of Malaysia, the Government of the Republic of Singapore and a host of government linked companies (GLCs).
We also act for Fortune 500 companies, local organisations and high net worth individuals.
The practice consistently receives accolades as a testament to our outstanding reputation in this area.
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Chambers Review
Cecil Abraham & Partners is a boutique dispute resolution law firm in Kuala Lumpur with a broad litigation and arbitration practice. The team adeptly assists leading Malaysian and foreign clients with energy, land and construction disputes, as well as shareholder, joint venture, fraud and defamation cases. The practice also regularly handles contentious intellectual property matters. It is noted for its representation of clients in high-stakes mandates, including in the appellate courts. Clients of the firm include Shopee Mobile, Ireka Engineering & Construction and the Central Bank of Malaysia.
Work Highlights
- Cecil Abraham & Partners represented NRY Architects in arbitration proceedings for up to MYR305.4 million over the construction of buildings for the International Islamic University Malaysia in Kuantan.
Strengths
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"They provide quick updates in respect of the status of a case and will always make time to brief or update the instructing solicitors or lay client. They are highly approachable at all levels."
"They have a great reputation and the highest standards of work ethic and professionalism. This provides the client with great confidence in being clear-headed about their particular case."
"They provide quick updates in respect of the status of a case and will always make time to brief or update the instructing solicitors or lay client. They are highly approachable at all levels."
"They have a great reputation and the highest standards of work ethic and professionalism. This provides the client with great confidence in being clear-headed about their particular case."
Notable Practitioners
Cecil Abraham is one of Malaysia's most highly experienced litigators, with a broad practice spanning from defamation and fraud to construction disputes. He has extensive experience representing clients before the appellate courts.
"He is the Rolls-Royce of all counsel. The courts listen to his arguments. He is persuasive, well prepared and has the ability to read the court and his opposing counsel like no other."
Rishwant Singh is an expert in civil and commercial disputes and regularly advises on issues such as tort abuse and white-collar offences. He is praised by sources for being an effective advocate for his clients.
"He is well prepared, diligent and stands his ground in difficult cases. He is a great choice as counsel."
"Rishwant is known for his strong reputation and eloquence when advancing arguments in court."
Sunil Abraham is particularly skilled in intellectual property and construction disputes. He has expertise in both arbitration and litigation mandates, and handles a range of commercial matters on both fronts.
"Sunil Abraham is well prepared, diligent, meticulous and highly persuasive. He is excellent in technically difficult cases when the stakes are high."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cecil Abraham & Partners
Malaysia
Members
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Aniz Ahmad Amirudin
Head of Department
Rishwant Singh
Sunil Abraham
Industries
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Banking & Securities, Construction & Infrastructure, Competition Law, Media, Telecommunications, Sports, Tax