AIP Law

AIP Law (formerly known as Ahmad Isa & Partners) originated from law firms that had been established in the early 1980s and through time, it had continued to provide legal services to the highest standard. The firm is one of the largest law firms in Brunei with 9 lawyers and 26 support staff providing full range of services.

This firm is a market leader in areas of banking (Islamic and conventional), corporate law, intellectual property, conveyancing, civil/commercial litigation and insolvency. It has a strong portfolio of local corporate clients, government linked companies and foreign multinational companies. AIP Law is in the panel of all leading banks, finance and insurance companies in Brunei.

Banks/Financing

AIP Law is a sought-after firm for major financing by foreign and local lenders and have advised lenders for financing of major projects, shipping, and aircraft financing in Brunei. Further, the firm frequently advises on banking based on Shariah and other transactions using various Islamic products. Another area where AIP Law has much experience is the registration of ships and ship mortgages. It is one of the leading firms in shipping law who frequently acts for banks taking ships as security for financing.

Conveyancing

AIP Law is long established in the conveyancing practice and has a busy practice in the local conveyancing market. The firm is known for its reliability in handling the local property transactions and its network with the land office through the many years of practice in this area of law.

Corporate

This firm has been consistently involved in advising clients in major corporate exercises including restructuring, merger and acquisition of local and international companies. The firm was the legal firm advising on the merger of the Islamic Insurances (Takaful) companies which was the first in that industry. It was also appointed to advise of restructuring of the Brunei branch of an international insurance company. The firm is well respected in this area of practice.

Intellectual Property

AIP Law is the leading firm for registration of trademarks, industrial designs and patents in Brunei. The firm is well known for handling all matters dealing with these intellectual property. It has a long list of international clients who continuously sought their advice in this area.

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

The dispute resolution team in this firm has a strong reputation in civil and commercial litigation. They are sought after for representation in the most complicated banking cases. The firm represents large local and multinational corporations, and individuals in disputes dealing with contracts, intellectual property, insurance, tort, oil and gas, probate, real property shareholders, shipping and trusts.