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Cecil Abraham & Partners

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Cecil Abraham & Partners

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About

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Cecil Abraham & Partners has been recognised as a distinguished law firm in dispute resolution for more than a decade, both domestically and abroad, with highly respected partners at its helm.

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. 

Read more at www.cecilabraham.com 

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  • Banking & Securities, Construction & Infrastructure, Competition Law, Media, Telecommunications, Sports, Tax

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Dispute Resolution - Malaysia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cecil Abraham & Partners represented Malaysian Resources Corporation in a series of arbitrations initiated by the client against entities related to the development of the Aman Desaru Resort, Westin Desaru Resort, Desaru Convention Centre and Hard Rock Desaru Hotel. These concerned disputes arising from the construction contracts for these projects.

Strengths

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  • Their support provided by Cecil Abraham & Partners was clear, professional and reliable. They’re sharp and handle tricky disputes really well.

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  • The team is up to date with our sector and its requirements, factoring in changes to the business environment and the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

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  • They consistently produce excellent legal work on complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cecil Abraham
    Cecil Abraham

    Cecil Abraham

    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.

    • Cecil Abraham is a major name in the market who we hold in very high regard. He is a very prominent figure in the region.

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    • Cecil is legendary. He is extremely sharp and without a doubt the best barrister in the country.

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    • Cecil is a highly respected practitioner.

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  • Rishwant Singh
    Rishwant Singh

    Rishwant Singh

    Rishwant Singh is an expert in civil and commercial disputes and regularly advises on issues such as tort abuse and white-collar offences.

    • Rishwant is extremely hardworking, intelligent, spots issues very quickly and provides practical and strategic solutions.

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  • Sunil Abraham
    Sunil Abraham

    Sunil Abraham

    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 a fantastic advocate and a great cross-examiner who is very user-friendly and consistently delivers results.

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    • I enjoy working with Sunil. He is able to provide clear, practical advice while staying mindful of commercial and cost considerations.

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    • He is an excellent advocate who is smart and passionate about his client’s case.

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